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Here’s how to order Square’s new prepaid card
The old-school way Square wants you to pay
Leaked photos reveal that Fitbit’s upcoming smartwatch looks like a Fitbit
Like the Blaze, minus the modularity
Here's how the FDA wants drugs for women's sex drives to be developed
You have to rule out “bad relationship” as the cause of sexual problems
Google Wallet relaunches as a Venmo and Square Cash rival
The old Google Wallet becomes Android Pay
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'Final Fantasy' designer creates the wildest take on Batman yet
Tetsuya Nomura's Dark Knight is very, very dark
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Groupon launches its own Square-like payment service for merchants
Groupon is throwing its hat in the mobile payments ring, announcing today its launch of Groupon Payments — a service that will allow merchants to process credit card payments from customers using an iPhone or iPod Touch.
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Square credit card readers now available at AT&T retail stores
You can now pick up a Square credit card reader for your mobile device at more than 1,000 AT&T locations throughout the US.
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McDonald's testing PayPal-powered mobile payments in France
McDonald's is testing PayPal's mobile payment services in France, in a move that could see Paypal as the mobile payment platform of choice at one of the world's largest fast food chains.
Square adds $275 per month flat-rate option for small businesses
Square has introduced a new flat-rate monthly processing fee for small businesses.
Starbucks to adopt Square mobile payments at US locations
Square has announced a new partnership with Starbucks, allowing customers to purchase products using the company's mobile payment platform
PayPal Here now 'generally available' within the US and Hong Kong
More than four months after its unveiling, PayPal Here is now "generally available" within the US and Hong Kong. That's according to PayPal president David Marcus, who announced a smattering of of rosy figures and projections today as part of eBay's Q2 2012 earnings report.
Square launches loyalty program with digital punch cards
Square has launched a digital loyalty card feature for its payment platform that allows merchants to reward returning customers with special offers, The New York Times reports.
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Turning an iPod and Square card reader into a reel-to-reel tape player
Scribd's Evan Long uses a Square mobile card reader and an iPod touch as a reel-to-reel tape reader.
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Square now processing $6 billion in payments annually, hires first CFO
Square has announced that it is hiring its first Chief Financial Officer, Sarah Friar, and that it now processes $6 billion in payments annually.
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Square credit card readers now available at Walgreens, Staples, and FedEx Office stores
Square's credit card dongles are now available at 20,000 retailers across the US, including Walgreens, Staples, and FedEx Office stores.
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Square reportedly seeking a new round of capital at a massive $4 billion valuation
All Things D is reporting that Square is hoping for a valuation of up to $4 billion as it looks to raise a new round of capital.
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Nooks with E Ink get seasonal sales boost in summer, tablet bundles doing well
Barnes & Noble's President of Digital Devices tells us the E Ink Nooks traditionally have a surge in sales just before beach weather and around Mother's / Father's Day.
Nokia's Lumia 900 Times Square event with Nicki Minaj (update: it's over)
Nokia's Times Square event in New York for the launch of the Lumia 900 has begun and the surprise musical guest is none Nicki Minaj. It looks like there's quite a large crowd there, possibly bigger than Nokia's London event for the Lumia 800. You can see a live feed of the concert at EarthCam right now, but we can't vouch for the sound quality (at all).
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Square updates its credit card reader to include hardware encryption
Square has updated its credit card reading dongle to include hardware encryption circuitry. Previously, the dongle sent unencrypted credit card information to iOS or Android devices that could be read by other apps.
Square relaunches mobile payments app as 'Pay with Square'
Square has relaunched its consumer mobile payments app with the clearer "Pay With Square" name and a focus on discovering new stores more easily.
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PayPal exec scooped up by Square to lead international expansion
PayPal's VP of products for North America, Alyssa Cutright, is moving to competitor Square as VP of International. While Square is only available in the USA, it is planning an international expansion.