UK Customers Can Now Use PayPal For Contactless Payments
The world of payments seems to shift around at every possible turn. Contactless payments are a clear fan favorite in the United Kingdom, even though they are not overly …
Category: Finance
Bitcoin Price Increases 30% In Venezuela Due to Currency Devaluation
Venezuela, the South American country famous for its cheap gas (fuel) prices, has experienced a surge in both Bitcoin volume and price. The country is in the middle of the …
Just Over 1 in 3 US Merchants Have Upgraded To EMV Card Payment Technology
Even though card issuers have introduced new security standards, there are still institutions that hold out. Retailers are to blame as well in this regard. But as it turns …
Silicon Valley Companies Raise US$300,000 For Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts
October 9, 2016
Finance, News, Technology
Hurricane Matthew is another clear sign of how Mother Nature is not one to mess around with. After the devastation caused in Haiti, it became clear relief efforts will …
Online Grocery Shopping Is Not That Popular In Europe
In this day and age of e-commerce and online shopping, one would expect to find just about anything they want for sale on the Internet. But despite the growing …
Apple Leads the Brand Pack Once Again in a Global Survey
October 8, 2016
Finance, News, Technology
According to the latest rankings, Apple is yet again the most valuable brand in the world. Interbrand is the branding consultancy responsible for releasing the list entitled, “Best Global …
British Pound Sees Lowest Exchange Rate Values in 31 Years
People who have been keeping a close eye on the financial sector may have noticed that there is one very worrisome trend right now. Despite what financial experts may …
Teenager Confuses Google AdWords With AdSense, Ends up Owing Google $120,000 in Ads
October 5, 2016
Finance, News, Security, Technology
José Javier, a Spanish teenager living in a small city named ‘Old Tower’ or Torrevieja in Spanish, decided to become a famous –and rich– YouTuber. Little did he know …
Avast Successfully Completes The Acquisition of AVG For $1.4 Billion
October 4, 2016
Finance, News, Security, Technology
Avast Software, the company behind one of the most popular antivirus solutions in the world has announced the acquisition of AVG Technologies (NYSE: AVG), another security software provider. After …