PayPal and Venmo were down – here's what we know about the payment platforms' outage By Jacob Krol last updated 16 October 25 Paypal and Vemo, two major online payment platforms, both experienced outages on October 16, 2025.
Why we’re ready to pay the price for open banking By Andy Wiggan published 27 June 24 The rollout of commercial VRPs has to be done right to realize its potential and improve the overall payment experience.
PayPal reveals new AI tools to make sure your business always gets paid By Craig Hale published 26 January 24 PayPal is speeding up checkout experiences and encouraging return custom with a range of AI-assisted updates.
Breaking down online shopping's silent threat By Will Glazier published 14 August 24 How threat actors are circumventing retailer security measures and how retailers can identify threat actors playing the long game within their systems.
Co-op fending off hackers by shutting down IT systems By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 30 April 25 Supermarket giant Co-op is defending against an ongoing cyberattack.
You can now buy things through ChatGPT with a single click - if you're one of the lucky ones By Craig Hale published 30 September 25 Users can now buy from Etsy directly through ChatGPT – other merchants and regions to be supported soon.
Victoria's Secret says all systems are back online following cyberattack By Sead Fadilpašić published 16 June 25 Iinvestigation continues, but financial damages are not expected.
Next-gen contactless payments are coming to iPhones and Android – here's what's new By Mark Wilson published 3 July 24 A new kind of smartphone contactless payment called Multi-Purpose Tap could help reduce friction in our shopping lives.
Shopify just made it easier to access all your financial tools in one place By Eric Hal Schwartz published 30 October 24 Shopify debuts Shopify finance platform.
The world’s first Apple Pay rival for iPhones has launched, but it might bring some drawbacks By Alex Blake published 9 December 24 An Apple Pay rival has launched in Europe – here’s what it means for tap-to-pay.
Apple could use a nifty iPhone trick for Macs - updating them to the latest version of macOS while still boxed By Darren Allan published 10 July 25 Presto for PCs? iPhone trick could be used to ensure sealed Macs are updated to latest version of macOS while still on shelves.
The NHS is in an IT ‘stone age’, as staff struggle with creaking infrastructure By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 17 October 24 NHS Doctors say outdated IT systems and need serious updates.
Adobe Commerce and Magento stores facing attack from dangerous malware By Sead Fadilpašić published 3 October 24 Crooks are stealing people's credit card data and taking over ecommerce websites.
Evaluating embedded vulnerabilities and cybersecurity risks in procurement By Tom Pace published 24 September 24 Many companies assume the software they purchase is secure. Recent high-profile software supply chain breaches have proven otherwise.
The power of open-source databases in battling financial fraud By Danny Butvinik published 6 June 24 Utilizing open-source databases revolutionizes real-time detection and prevention of financial fraud
The future of password security: One-time passwords and the next wave By Raj Dasgupta published 16 May 24 Raj Dasgupta, Senior Director at BioCatch discusses how one-time passwords (OTPs) are everywhere in today’s digital world.
Battling the beast: How PayPal is turning the tide against online fraud By Zilin Zhou published 29 April 24 Discover how PayPal is revolutionizing security with biometric technology to combat online fraud.
Shopify points to third-party app for data breach By Sead Fadilpašić published 8 July 24 A hacker is selling sensitive data, claiming it came from Shopify, but the company disagrees.
Alternate payment methods could push global eCommerce market to $11.4 trillion by 2029 By Craig Hale published 2 September 24 The ecommerce market could grow from $7 trillion to $11.4 trillion by 2029, with 69% of payments handled via APMs.
Forget the update headache – Apple stores could soon see all iPhones pre-loaded with the latest software By James Ide published 25 March 24 Apple could roll out a new system in stores that updates iPhones to the latest software while still in the box, saving users time and hassle.
Thousands of ecommerce sites at risk after popular CMS targeted by malware attack — here's what you need to know By Efosa Udinmwen published 19 July 25 Magecart-style attack on OpenCart sites uses hidden scripts to inject fake checkout forms, steal card data, and delay fraudulent transactions by several months.
San Francisco is paying millions to end reliance on this iconic, but ancient technology — floppy disks still powering the Muni Metro light rail system on DOS software By Wayne Williams published 31 October 24 Current Muni Metro system transfers data slower than a dial-up modem.
Rethinking the tech stack to deliver growth in enterprise commerce By Rich Mason published 25 March 24 With customer spending recovering in 2024, enterprise retailers need to be proactively rethinking how they can optimize their tech stack to set them up for success.
Two of the world's biggest payment firms are teaming up to solve a major checkout problem By Craig Hale published 21 August 24 Fastlane by PayPal will now be available for Adyen customers just months after it launched for PayPal.
This new website builder lets restaurateurs launch their own website in minutes By Craig Hale published 19 February 24 Restaurants can build a website that takes bookings and orders with AI in as little as a few minutes, says Shift4.
Build an online store in seconds? One of our favorite website builders is adding ecommerce capabilities to its vibe coding platform By Efosa Udinmwen published 11 August 25 Hostinger Horizons adds built-in ecommerce tools, into its AI-driven vibe coding platform.
Who needs Sonos? McIntosh’s new Bluetooth pre-amp does multi-room music the old-fashioned way, but with a modern app upgrade By Carrie Marshall published 30 July 25 McIntosh thinks big with a system for up to 30 multi-room zones
Transformation in banking is over, enter progressive modernization By Craig Ramsay published 29 October 24 Banks are updating existing tech infrastructure incrementally, rather than through a complete overhaul.
PayPal glitch triggers chaos as European banks freeze ‘billions’ in transactions By Wayne Williams published 30 August 25 European banks froze PayPal transactions worth billions after fraud system failure.
How to choose the perfect printer for your SMB By David Howell published 31 October 24 Find the right setup for your small business