Lenovo acquisition of Motorola finalised
Lenovo’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility from Google is complete.
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MCX says CurrentC is less about tech, more about relationships
The company behind CurrentC, an in-store mobile payment system backed by some of the biggest retailers in the U.S., attempted on Wednesday to play down a growing controversy over whether its backers could accept Apple Pay.
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Commercial pilots group concerned over Amazon drone safety
An organization representing thousands of commercial pilots in the U.S. and Canada says it's concerned about the safety implications of Amazon flying drones at a site near Seattle.
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CEO Tim Cook calls merchants' refusal to accept Apple Pay a 'skirmish'
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday called the battle with retailers like Walmart, Rite Aid, CVS and others over mobile payments only a "skirmish" while speaking at the Wall Street Journal's technology conference.
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Apple Pay saw 1 million activations in first three days
Apple's new contactless payment system on the iPhone 6 saw 1 million activations in its first three days of use, pointing to an initially enthusiastic response from Apple users.
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CVS joins Rite Aid in refusing NFC payments
It's been around only a week, but Apple Pay is already making waves in the mobile payments field. On Monday, major drugstore chain CVS joined rival Rite Aid in disabling the NFC (near-field communication) payment function on in-store terminals.
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Apple Pay's next move could be phone-to-phone payments
The launch this week of Apple Pay is giving many people their first taste of NFC payment technology, which allows them to buy things in a store by bringing an iPhone 6 close to a compatible terminal.
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PayPal launches loan service for SMBs
Digital payments company, PayPal, has introduced Working Capital, a new loan product which promises eligible merchants a tailored grant loan within minutes of request.
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Apple Pay could be a big deal for Android users
The launch of Apple Pay on Monday has brought considerable publicity to a technology that's already embedded in millions of Android smartphones yet has so far failed to take off.
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Intel preps new technology to secure credit card transactions
Swiping credit cards or using payment systems like Apple Pay at stores could become much safer thanks to a new Intel system, which could also make it easier for retailers to secure data after transactions are completed.
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IN PICTURES: Thousands of gamers flock to EB Games Expo
EB Games Australia's annual expo is in Sydney's Olympic Park from October 3 to 5. The three-day event (which is scheduled to coincide with the school holidays) hosts game developers and publishers, alongside manufacturers, each claiming their stake across the giant Dome; there's consoles, PCs, accessories, toys, collectibles, cosplay, DJs, robot wars, and of course, a wide array of big titles, and hands-on preview sessions of yet-to-be-launched games for those willing to brave the lines.
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CoinJar’s bitcoin EFTPOS card to hit the market next week
Melbourne start-up, CoinJar, has confirmed it will commence trials for its bitcoin EFTPOS card next week.
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Subway to accept NFC payments starting in October
Subway will soon allow customers to pay for their sandwiches with the tap of a smartphone.
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In Pictures: The many looks of the Apple Watch
Apple's new smartwatch is highly customisable. Here's a look at the possible adaptations available to customers.
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Apple enters the mobile payments business
Apple is getting into the mobile payments business with the launch of Apple Pay in the U.S. next month.
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