Mastercard will start phasing out magnetic strips on its debit and credit cards in 2024, and it expects the process to be complete by 2033, according to a release from the company on Aug. 12. Mastercard says it will shift to biometric cards, combining fingerprint and chip technology to verify a cardholder’s identity. US banks …
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The Google Pixel 4A is an amazingly good budget phone, with a stellar camera, lots of storage and a price tag that’s hard to beat: just $349. Here’s how you can beat it, and by quite a lot: For a limited time, Visible has the unlocked Google Pixel 4A (128GB) for $336. When you port in an existing number and …
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With last week’s announcement of the iPhone 12, most previous models in Apple’s lineup received a price cut — with the exception of the iPhone SE, which still starts at $399. Thankfully, there’s a much better deal to be had: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Visible will sell you the iPhone SE (64GB) for $384 and then give …
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It goes without saying that we need new ways to do certain things — ways that help minimize the spread of potentially deadly germs. Here’s one: a contactless payment system, something that eliminates the need to, say, hand a credit card to a cashier or touch a processing terminal. Purewrist Go is one such solution. It’s a small NFC-based card …
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Pretty soon you might find Amazon Go-like concepts just about everywhere. Mastercard on Friday said it’s joining the effort to create more of these kinds of cashierless stores, unveiling a platform it calls Shop Anywhere. It teamed up with retail tech company Accel Robotics to create a handful of new test concepts that let customers check into a store, grab …
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WhatsApp digital payments have been suspended by Brazil’s Central Bank a week after the feature launched in the country. The bank ordered Visa and Mastercard to stop payments and money transfers through the app or risk facing fines. With this decision, the Central Bank aims “to preserve an adequate competitive environment, which ensures the functioning of an interoperable, fast, secure, …
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This is an update of a deal from earlier this week: Amazon was offering the unlocked Samsung Galaxy A51 for $289, a hefty $111 discount, but that barely lasted a day. Thankfully, If don’t mind switching carriers (at least temporarily), there’s an even better deal to be had: Visible is offering the Galaxy A51 for $208 after a $200 virtual …
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With its big screen, fast performance and $599 starting price, the iPhone XR is already the best iPhone value in years. A new Verizon deal stands to make it even better. For a limited time, you can save $300 on any iPhone XR when purchased with a new line of service. You can also receive a rebate in the form …
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Facebook’s cryptocurrency project, Libra, has taken another hit, with Vodafone exiting the association. The international carrier is the eighth founding member of the group to leave, as reported earlier Tuesday by CoinDesk. The company’s exit follows the withdrawal last year of eBay, Visa, Mastercard, Mercado Pago, Stripe, Booking Holdings and PayPal. Libra confirmed the report about Vodafone on Tuesday. “Although the makeup …
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Google’s new flagship phone, the Pixel 4, has arrived, and with it a decidedly flagship price tag: $799 — and up. The larger Pixel 4 XL is even flagshippier at $899 and up. Fortunately, as is so often the case with these launches, various stores and carriers have rolled out preorder discounts. Let’s dive into the best Pixel 4 and …
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