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Apple Watch Will Use A Four-Digit PIN For Payments
January 15, 2015

Apple Watch will use a four-digit passcode that users must type before making Apple Pay payments, CSO Australia reported on Wednesday (Jan. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Airport Parking Companies: We Were Breached
January 15, 2015

Two online airport parking services have confirmed that they suffered payment card data breaches in December, Krebs on Security reported on Wednesday (Jan. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Americans Still Love Cash — And Plenty Of It
January 15, 2015

Despite the hopes of banks, mobile payments innovators and credit-card brands, Americans aren’t getting any closer to being “cashless,” Businessweek reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Is Your Top-Downloaded App Actually Getting Used?
January 14, 2015

Tracking user engagement and behavior is crucial to improving business performance. But when a company releases its own app, what good is a million downloads if the app isn’t being used? Mobile app data provider App Annie now has a way to tell which apps...

Social Commerce Retail Sales Up 26 Percent
January 14, 2015

While retailers fight the crowded social media space to get their voice heard by consumers, a new report says social media is playing a larger role in retailers e-commerce strategies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

The Uber-Taxi Medallion Ripple Effect
January 14, 2015

The entrance of Uber into the ridesharing market disrupted more than just the taxicab industry, it has shaken the financial ecosystem that was supported by those who owned and loaned money for the once-coveted taxi medallion business. It’s a trend seen over and over again in the...

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Amazon Veteran Reveals Company’s Pricing Tricks
January 14, 2015

Amazon boasts its business model as offering online shoppers the lowest price they can find. But an Amazon veteran has launched a new startup that shows that Amazon’s pricing strategies don’t always result in the cheapest products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

2015’s (Almost) $1B Start And peerTransfer’s $22 Million Pick-Up
January 14, 2015

Click here to see this week’s breakdown of investments Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

EBay Glitch Causes Shipping Stalemate
January 14, 2015

E-retail conglomerate eBay was plagued by a glitch in the company’s shipping label function, an issue that caused significant shipping delays and widespread anxiety among sellers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...