Moscow metro launches face recognition payments
Moscow on Friday rolled out a facial recognition payment system in the city's metro system, part of a rapid expansion of the controversial technology in Russia.
Oct 15, 2021
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With Sezzle now worth more than $1 billion, CEO describes a year on a rocket ship
During the Black Friday to Cyber Monday weekend two years ago, about 8,000 people for the first time used Sezzle Inc.'s payment system when they shopped online.
Dec 31, 2020
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Google clamps down on apps dodging Play Store 30% cut
Google said Monday it plans to start enforcing a rule requiring Android apps in its Play store to use its payment system, which takes a 30 percent cut of transactions.
Sep 29, 2020
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Microsoft vows app store fairness with Activision merger
Microsoft on Wednesday courted the favor of antitrust regulators scrutinizing its plan to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard, promising that any app store it builds will treat developers fairly.
Feb 10, 2022
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Xbox makes 'Fortnite' game free to play on iPhones
Microsoft's video game unit Xbox on Thursday said it will tap into cloud computing to make "Fortnite" free to play on mobile devices powered by Apple or Android software.
May 6, 2022
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Google, Gates Foundation join digital payments initiative
A new nonprofit charity unveiled plans Wednesday to promote digital payments for people outside the financial system, with support from Google and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
May 6, 2020
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High electric bills threaten California's clean future: This plan could help
California has some of the nation's highest electricity rates, and power bills are rising fast. That's a problem because it makes it harder for people to afford switching from fossil fuels to clean electric cars and appliances ...
Apr 16, 2024
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Is the digital dollar coming soon?
The United States is considering issuing a digital dollar, which would be backed by the nation's central bank and could help reinforce the U.S. role as a leader in the world financial system. Several financial institutions, ...
Nov 21, 2022
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EU authorities open two Apple antitrust investigations
European Union regulators began two antitrust investigations on Tuesday into Apple's mobile app store and payment platform over concerns its practices distort competition, opening a new front in the EU's battle against the ...
Jun 16, 2020
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Facebook gets reprieve from Apple on live events cut
Facebook said Friday it struck a deal in which Apple agreed to temporarily forgo its cut of revenue from paid events at the leading social network to help pandemic-hit performers earn money during the pandemic.
Sep 26, 2020
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