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Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea

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Mastercard and Apple expand contactless transit in South Korea for overseas visitors, letting iPhone and Apple Watch users top up fares in Apple Wallet.
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Zalos raises USD $3.6 million for finance AI agents

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Zalos secures USD $3.6 million seed funding to build AI agents that automate complex finance workflows across legacy enterprise systems.
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Klarna tops 1 million merchants as leisure spend surges

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Klarna has topped 1 million merchants worldwide as it accelerates into everyday and leisure spending, led by sport, hobby and wellness.
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Rainforest adds PayPal to unify vertical software checkout

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Rainforest adds PayPal, Venmo and PayPal Pay Later to its unified checkout for vertical software, aiming to shift users from cash and cheques.
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One Inc posts 244% revenue growth & joins Fast 500 rankings

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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One Inc achieved 244% revenue growth, ranking 311th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, signalling rapid expansion in digital payments for insurance.
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10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cyber Monday shoppers face scams and cyber threats; follow 10 expert tips to safely secure your data and enjoy the season's best online deals.
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Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cyber Monday shoppers are urged to protect their data from scams like fake sites, phishing emails and insecure payments during the online shopping surge.
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Ecommpay launches Apple Pay QR codes for seamless checkout

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Ecommpay unveils Apple Pay QR codes, enabling seamless Apple Pay checkouts across all devices and browsers for its merchant clients worldwide.
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Xsolla updates Web Shop for mobile games to boost direct revenue

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Xsolla updates its Web Shop for mobile games, boosting direct revenue with new features that enhance monetisation and player retention for studios worldwide.
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8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.
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AI Agents - The struggle to balance automation, oversight, & security

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Visa's plan to use AI agents for automatic payments sparks debate over security risks and whether consumers will trust machines handling their money.
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Apple unveils iOS 26 with Liquid Glass, smarter features & redesign

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Apple unveils iOS 26 with a Liquid Glass design, smarter Apple Intelligence, and updates to CarPlay, Wallet, Messages, and core apps. Free from iPhone 11.
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Travelopedia boosts global growth with new Ecommpay platform

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Travelopedia partners with Ecommpay to enhance global growth through faster, flexible payment solutions, boosting sales and customer satisfaction worldwide.
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PayPal launches Complete Payments to boost Singapore trade

Thu, 15th May 2025
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PayPal launches Complete Payments in Singapore, enabling businesses to accept payments from 200+ markets with rapid settlement and multi-currency support.
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8x8 unveils new AI tools, RCS messaging & digital wallet pay

Mon, 5th May 2025
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8x8 enhances its Customer Experience platform with AI tools, RCS messaging, and digital wallet payments for improved, personalised user interactions.
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Shoppers warned of cyber risks during holiday deals

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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As the holiday shopping season approach, shoppers face rising cyber threats, with experts urging secure payment methods to protect sensitive data.
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Apple unveils iOS 18 with enhanced personalisation & AI features

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Apple has unveiled iOS 18, introducing advanced customisation, redesigned Photos, enhanced messaging, and groundbreaking satellite communication, promising a more intelligent, personalised iPhone experience.
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IWD 2024: Transformative tech key to supporting student wellbeing

Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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Higher Education institutions in the UK face considerable challenges as outdated tech intensifies problems around student wellbeing and retention.
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AI marked as top cybersecurity challenge for next year

Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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Cybersecurity challenges for 2024, including AI-driven threats, are spotlighted by Kaspersky, urging heightened vigilance in adopting online security measures.
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Shippit implements Apple Wallet Order Tracking for logistics

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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Shippit has implemented Apple Wallet Order Tracking, providing secure, real-time updates for online orders and enhancing customer trust.