Results for "payment hardware"
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Cash App Launches NFC Wand for Contactless Payments
Cash App introduces a star-shaped NFC wand for tap-to-pay, the first of several hardware payment gadgets the company plans to release.

Cash App Moves Into Physical Payments With Tap-to-Pay Wand
Cash App is introducing a new physical device for contactless payments, marking a shift from mobile-only to hardware-based transactions.

Legacy IT Systems Cost UK Taxpayers £45 Billion Annually
One in four UK government computer systems run on outdated technology. Taxpayers bear the cost of failures and inefficiencies. Modernization could save billions.

What Android Users Need to Know Before Using Their Phone as a Car Key
Digital car keys on Android offer convenience but raise security questions. Learn how NFC and UWB work, what risks exist and how to stay safe.

Stripe's Chargeback Policy Draws Scrutiny from Merchants
Stripe is facing criticism for its approach to chargeback disputes, with merchants claiming it favors buyers in cases of 'friendly fraud,' sparking debate over fraud liability.

Anthropic Stock Becomes a Currency in San Francisco Real Estate
San Francisco home sellers accept AI startup shares as down payments, signaling growing confidence in private company equity as an alternative to cash.

General Catalyst bets $63M on India's travel payments startup Scapia
General Catalyst leads $63 million funding round in Scapia, an Indian travel booking and payments startup. The investment doubles the company's valuation.

Fresha Reaches $1 Billion Valuation With KKR Investment
Beauty booking platform Fresha secured $80M from KKR, pushing its valuation to $1 billion. The funding underscores growth in service marketplace tech.

Apple to Pay iPhone Owners $250 Million Over Missing AI Features
Apple will pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over delayed AI features. Eligible iPhone owners can claim part of the settlement. The payout addresses claims Apple misled users about Siri and other AI capabilities.

Microsoft quietly downgrades offline Office features for perpetual license users
Microsoft is reducing functionality in perpetually-licensed Office products, pushing users toward subscriptions. The changes affect offline software used by businesses and consumers who avoid cloud plans.

Mercury Hits $5.2B Valuation as Fintech Startup Pursues Own Banking License
Mercury raised $200M at a $5.2B valuation and secured regulatory approval to establish its own bank. The digital banking startup serves over 300,000 companies and reported $650M in annualized revenue.

EU Court Case Tests Apple’s Grip on Interoperability
FSFE files a second intervention against Apple at the European Court of Justice, arguing the company must open its ecosystem under the Digital Markets Act.

Overprivileged AI Agents Expose Banking Systems to New Attacks
Financial firms face mounting security risks as AI agents access excessive data and systems. Overprivileged permissions create compliance vulnerabilities and trust issues across banking.

Hackers Claim Massive Data Breach at Instructure, Targeting 9,000 Schools
Hackers say they stole student and staff data from nearly 9,000 schools using Instructure’s Canvas platform and locked users out, demanding negotiation by May 12.

TikTok Pushes Beyond Videos in Super App Ambitions
TikTok is expanding beyond short videos into shopping, messaging and payments, aiming to become a super app. The move could reshape user habits but raises privacy and regulatory concerns.

Inside the SolarWinds Breach: Hackers Had Full Access to Treasury Systems
New details reveal Russian-linked hackers infiltrated Treasury email systems far deeper than previously known. The supply chain attack compromised thousands of government and private networks, exposing critical security gaps.

Meta Expands AI Agents to WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger for Business Automation
Meta is rolling out AI agents for businesses on its messaging apps. The bots can handle customer service, sales and support tasks, aiming to automate key operations.

AI-Powered Web App Builders Create Security Risks for Development Teams
AI-powered web app builders speed up development but introduce serious security risks. Many teams skip proper review, leaving vulnerable code in production.

Norway's Digital ID System Faces Widespread Criticism
Norway's digital identity management system is under fire for security flaws, privacy risks, and poor user experience. Critics say it puts citizens at risk.