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Samsung’s Smart Belt — Called WELT
Samsung’s Smart Belt — Called WELT
September 06, 2016  |  Wearables

In its ongoing efforts to expand the bounds of what can — or should — be a wearable, Samsung‘s latest possible edition is currently being vetted by the...

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YouTube Makes Changes To Video Monetization
YouTube Makes Changes To Video Monetization
September 06, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Aiming to increase transparency and fairness around its video monetization, YouTube announced changes in a blog post last week. According to YouTube, the company started rolling out...

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PayPal And Mastercard Announce New Strategic Partnership
PayPal And Mastercard Announce New Strategic Partnership
September 06, 2016  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Mastercard and PayPal have inked a strategic partnership similar to the one that PayPal and Visa inked earlier...

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South Australia Piloting Paying For Transport Via Smartphone
South Australia Piloting Paying For Transport Via Smartphone
September 06, 2016  |  Payment Methods

South Australia is becoming the first government in Australia to enable residents to pay for public transportation via a smartphone. According to a report, Adelaide...

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Speaking The Same (Data) Language Across B2B
Speaking The Same (Data) Language Across B2B
September 06, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Companies up and down supply chains must communicate effectively and quickly to keep orders fulfilled and cash flow cycles lean. Brent Halverson, CEO of cloud-based...

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Indian Consumers Want Discounts When Shopping Online
Indian Consumers Want Discounts When Shopping Online
September 06, 2016  |  eCommerce

Online discounts have become a way of life for countless internet shoppers, and that’s particularly true of Indians who live in urban settings, according to...

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Amazon Wants Proof Of Purchase From Sellers
Amazon Wants Proof Of Purchase From Sellers
September 06, 2016  |  Amazon

Aiming to fight counterfeit products on its website, eCommerce giant Amazon is now putting sellers through a more rigorous vetting process before listing their products...

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Bank of Ireland Teams With Snapchat For New Rewards Program
Bank of Ireland Teams With Snapchat For New Rewards Program
September 06, 2016  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Bank of Ireland is using social media platform Snapchat in an effort to reach young customers. According to a report by The Irish Times, Bank of...

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UPS Gearing Up To Increase The Rates It Charges
UPS Gearing Up To Increase The Rates It Charges
September 06, 2016  |  eCommerce

UPS is gearing up to raise the rates it charges by 4.9 percent, on average. According to a press release issued last week, the increases on UPS...

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