Need reason to pay by phone? Apple, Google add new features
The tech industry has been saying for years that smartphones would make traditional wallets obsolete. But most people still use cash or plastic when they shop in stores.
The tech industry has been saying for years that smartphones would make traditional wallets obsolete. But most people still use cash or plastic when they shop in stores.
Business
Jun 19, 2015
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Google on Thursday unveiled its pay-with-a-phone system for Android devices, ramping up its challenge to Apple in mobile payments.
Business
May 28, 2015
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Apple aims to have its smart watch on wrists in China, the US and beyond in April, and ignite its first new gadget category since the debut of the iPad.
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 9, 2015
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Using your smartphone to make payments in shops or public transport should become more widespread this year, but its supremacy will depend on how successful retailers are in enticing people to keep their cards or cash in ...
Business
Mar 8, 2015
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(AP)—Aiming to undercut Apple's latest hit service, Google is teaming up with three major U.S. wireless carriers to prod more people into using its mobile wallet.
Business
Feb 23, 2015
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Samsung Electronics on Wednesday announced a deal to buy LoopPay, a young digital wallet firm challenging Apple Pay at retailer checkout terminals.
Business
Feb 18, 2015
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Advice for people seeking love on the Internet for Valentine's Day: keep looking, but watch for scams and other risks.
Security
Feb 13, 2015
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Online retailer Overstock.com has installed a bitcoin ATM at its corporate headquarters in Salt Lake City.
Internet
Jan 9, 2015
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A Dutch bitcoin entrepreneur has had two microchips containing the virtual currency injected into his hands to help him make contactless payments.
Other
Nov 12, 2014
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Attempt at your own risk: For an entire week, I left all my cash and credit cards at home to see how well wallet-free mobile services work in the real world.
Business
Nov 11, 2014
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