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On Location: Chicago Yawns at Buying Groceries with Phones
By Kate Knibbs
Virtual grocery stores won customers over in Philadelphia and Seoul, but the newest Chicago iteration has yet to catch on with commuters.
Why Mobile Payments Are in Trouble
By Kat Asharya
Retailers, financial institutions, carriers and phone makers are banking on mobile payments, but the emerging industry could hit a significant roadblock: reluctant consumers, concerned about privacy and security.
NUTS: Apple Soars Despite IPad Problems, Google Struggles with Android
By Kate Knibbs
Apple's new iPad sold well despite a few glitches while Google dealt with privacy lawsuits and fickle app developers. Meanwhile, Twitter turned six years-old and social networking got less private.
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Isis Preps for Mobile Payment Battle
Tue May 15, 2012 1:04 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Mobile payment system Isis is ramping up its efforts and signing partners left and right, but rising to the top of a crowded field may not come easy.
On Location: Chicago Yawns at Buying Groceries with Phones
Wed May 09, 2012 11:07 am | By Kate Knibbs
Virtual grocery stores won customers over in Philadelphia and Seoul, but the newest Chicago iteration has yet to catch on with commuters.
Game-Changer: How NFC Will Boost the Nook
Wed May 02, 2012 12:06 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Barnes & Noble is revolutionizing e-readers by adding mobile payment technology to its Nook, through a partnership with Microsoft to challenge rivals Apple and Amazon.
Why Mobile Payments Are in Trouble
Tue May 01, 2012 2:37 pm | By Kat Asharya
Retailers, financial institutions, carriers and phone makers are banking on mobile payments, but the emerging industry could hit a significant roadblock: reluctant consumers, concerned about privacy and security.
Nokia Pins Hopes on NFC After Lumia Stumble
Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:20 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Nokia announced an NFC-enabled Lumia phone to diminish setbacks its highly anticipated Lumia 900 suffered, pinning its hopes on mobile payment technology to carve out a slice of the market.
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NUTS: Apple Soars Despite IPad Problems, Google Struggles with Android
Sat Mar 24, 2012 2:14 am | By Kate Knibbs
Apple's new iPad sold well despite a few glitches while Google dealt with privacy lawsuits and fickle app developers. Meanwhile, Twitter turned six years-old and social networking got less private.
Google Wallet Looks to Carriers to Gain Edge
Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:51 am | By Melissa Daniels
Google may begin paying carriers to use its Wallet mobile payment service, looking for an edge in a market yet to find a real foothold with consumers.
Pay Anywhere Undercuts Mobile Payment Rivals
Mon Mar 19, 2012 4:18 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
Pay Anywhere slashed prices to attract small businesses away from rival mobile payment systems, as it tries to strengthen its presence in a young and growing market.
NUTS: Apple Sells Out of IPad, Google Stumbles to Keep Up
Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:27 am | By Kate Knibbs
Apple released the new iPad to eager crowds on Friday, as Google stumbles to keep pace with Android.
PayPal Takes on Square, Launches Mobile Payment System
Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:15 pm | By Melissa Daniels
PayPal introduced its new small business mobile payment system, rivaling Square and staking its place in a still-developing industry.
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PayPal Card Reader Means Tougher Battle for Square
Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:17 pm | By Kate Knibbs
PayPal is intensifying its battle with Square, as the company prepares to launch a credit-card reading device and competes with the larger NFC-based mobile payment contenders.
Apple Hints at "IWallet" with IPhone Patent
Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:42 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Apple has patented a payment system based on near-field communications technology, hinting at mobile payments on iPhones in the future and giving NFC a boost in the burgeoning digital wallet market.
Square Coming to a Cash Register Near You
Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:51 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Square is launching Square Register, a new iPad app intended to replace traditional store registers, indicating the start-up is expanding its hold over the mobile payment market.
Isis Gains Momentum with Merchant Partners
Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:10 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
The Isis mobile payment venture added four new merchants to its partnership, gaining momentum even as rivals court partners to boost e-wallet adoption.
Retailers Join Mobile Payment Industry
Fri Mar 02, 2012 12:19 pm | By Melissa Daniels
The mobile payment industry will get a major push, with an upcoming new smartphone payment system backed by top retailers like Wal-Mart and Target.
