#digital-purchases

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Marketing tech
fromThe Cool Down
14 hours ago

AI chatbots are subtly trying to make you buy more stuff - here's how to protect yourself

AI can influence consumer purchasing decisions without their awareness, often through subtle persuasion methods.
fromNature
21 hours ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
#qr-codes
Web design
fromThedrum
5 hours ago

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Web design
fromThedrum
7 hours ago

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Web design
fromThedrum
5 hours ago

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Web design
fromThedrum
7 hours ago

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Games
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores | TechCrunch

Freecash misled users by promoting itself as a money-making app while harvesting sensitive data.
#cross-border-payments
European startups
fromTearsheet
9 hours ago

How Wise is betting on infrastructure and brand - Tearsheet

Cross-border payments face inefficiencies; Wise aims to streamline this with direct connections to local payment systems.
European startups
fromTearsheet
9 hours ago

How Wise is betting on infrastructure and brand - Tearsheet

Cross-border payments face inefficiencies; Wise aims to streamline this with direct connections to local payment systems.
#agentic-commerce
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
9 hours ago

American Express releases tools to build AI payments-and pledges to pay the price if agents go awry | Fortune

Agentic commerce is gaining traction, with American Express introducing a developer kit and purchase protection for AI-driven transactions.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
9 hours ago

American Express releases tools to build AI payments-and pledges to pay the price if agents go awry | Fortune

Agentic commerce is gaining traction, with American Express introducing a developer kit and purchase protection for AI-driven transactions.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 hours ago

No Battery, No Screen, Full Control - Satochip Raises Bridge Round To Bring Its Bitcoin Wallet To America

Satochip SRL secures bridge financing to expand into the U.S. digital asset market with secure hardware solutions.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
8 hours ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
1 day ago

Why The AI Checkout Debate Misses The Real Shift In Retail

AI is reshaping retail by determining visibility and influencing consumer decisions through personalized insights and streamlined processes.
#retail-media
Marketing
fromDigiday
17 hours ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Marketing
fromDigiday
17 hours ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Marketing
fromModern Retail
1 day ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Marketing
fromDigiday
17 hours ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Marketing
fromDigiday
17 hours ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Marketing
fromModern Retail
1 day ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 hour ago

Relics Of A Revolution, Part III: The Suit, The Songs, The System

Afroman's response to the botched raid was not just a legal victory; it was protest art in the modern age—raw, low-budget, absurdist, and deeply American.
Social justice
#generative-ai
Online marketing
fromEntrepreneur
9 hours ago

Is Your Small Business Invisible to ChatGPT and Google AI?

GEO optimizes brands and content for visibility in generative AI answers, helping small businesses compete effectively against larger companies.
Privacy technologies
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

New methods for assuring digital identity and authenticity

Generative AI is transforming content creation, increasing the need for reliable identity verification and authenticity in digital media.
Online marketing
fromEntrepreneur
9 hours ago

Is Your Small Business Invisible to ChatGPT and Google AI?

GEO optimizes brands and content for visibility in generative AI answers, helping small businesses compete effectively against larger companies.
Privacy technologies
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

New methods for assuring digital identity and authenticity

Generative AI is transforming content creation, increasing the need for reliable identity verification and authenticity in digital media.
#ai
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
1 week ago

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

UCP enables AI agents to manage transactions directly with retailers, eliminating friction in the shopping journey.
Healthcare
fromArs Technica
55 minutes ago

Americans ask AI for health care. Hospitals think the answer is more chatbots.

Health systems are introducing branded AI chatbots to provide health advice, raising questions about safety, monitoring, and effectiveness.
#fintech
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

PayPal Jumps 5%, Affirm Rockets 6%, SoFi Rises 4% in a Broad Payments and Fintech Rebound

Fintech stocks PayPal, Affirm, and SoFi are experiencing gains after significant declines in 2026, indicating a potential shift in investor sentiment.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

PayPal Jumps 5%, Affirm Rockets 6%, SoFi Rises 4% in a Broad Payments and Fintech Rebound

Fintech stocks PayPal, Affirm, and SoFi are experiencing gains after significant declines in 2026, indicating a potential shift in investor sentiment.
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
1 day ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
DevOps
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

The Role of Dedicated Servers in Scaling Modern Businesses

Infrastructure investment is crucial for SMEs to ensure reliability, performance, and user experience in a competitive digital landscape.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
11 hours ago

Y Combinator Makes First All-Stablecoin Startup Investment

Y Combinator's $500,000 investment in Totalis marks its first all-stablecoin deal, highlighting a shift towards onchain capital formation.
#digital-sovereignty
Europe politics
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword - it's the future

European governments and companies are prioritizing digital sovereignty due to concerns over US control and dependency.
DevOps
fromFortune
5 days ago

The digital sovereignty dilemma is a false choice - here's how enterprises can have both | Fortune

Organizations must ensure digital sovereignty by balancing local control with global technology access to remain resilient and competitive.
Europe politics
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword - it's the future

European governments and companies are prioritizing digital sovereignty due to concerns over US control and dependency.
DevOps
fromFortune
5 days ago

The digital sovereignty dilemma is a false choice - here's how enterprises can have both | Fortune

Organizations must ensure digital sovereignty by balancing local control with global technology access to remain resilient and competitive.
Privacy technologies
fromHer Campus
1 day ago

Why Website Cookies Aren't As Sweet As They Sound

Website cookies can raise serious privacy concerns due to their role in tracking user behavior and collecting personal data.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

Relics Of A Revolution, Part II: False Profits And Freedom

Revolutions leave behind artifacts - not always weapons or flags, but the quieter objects that carried a message before anyone knew how far it would travel. A wheat-pasted broadside on a Los Angeles overpass. A hand-lettered cardboard sign held up in the snow outside a Tokyo office building.
Arts
UX design
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The Hidden Risk Behind Every 'Frictionless' Digital Experience

Digital experiences should prioritize human agency over pressure tactics to foster trust and informed decision-making.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

Why Your Credit Card Is a National Security Threat | The Walrus

Canada needs to develop its own digital payment infrastructure to ensure financial autonomy and protect against foreign control.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
8 hours ago

Tether Launches Consumer Wallet App With Human-Readable Addresses and No Gas Tokens

Tether launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial digital wallet, on April 14, 2026, for 570 million users to access USDT, XAUT, and bitcoin.
Marketing tech
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
5 hours ago

Social Media Powers Online's Ad Market Dominance, and Meta Eats 70 Percent of That Pie

Online advertising, particularly social media, is projected to dominate the global advertising market, reaching $1.5 trillion by 2030.
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Why Price Isn't the Real Reason People Buy Anymore

People prioritize ease, safety, and familiarity over price, with trust and habit influencing buying decisions more than discounts.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.
fromFinbold
8 hours ago

Kraken insider extortion reveals remote work security blind spot

"Shortly after access was terminated, we began receiving extortion demands. The criminals threatened to distribute materials from both the February 2025 incident and the recent incident to media outlets and on social media if we did not comply. We will not pay these criminals," Percoco stated.
Information security
Privacy professionals
from404 Media
8 hours ago

Google, Microsoft, Meta All Tracking You Even When You Opt Out, According to an Independent Audit

Microsoft, Meta, and Google may be violating California privacy laws by failing to honor user opt-out requests for ad cookies.
Online marketing
fromInc
11 hours ago

3 Simple Changes that Make Your Content More Visible in Every Type of Search

Clear, structured, answer-first writing enhances visibility across search engines and AI platforms.
fromTearsheet
1 day ago

Consumer banking is back in focus - and looks nothing like 2019 - Tearsheet

Leading US banks are not just going digital; they are realizing that digital savings and loans alone do not ensure sustained engagement or profitability. These services must connect to the banks' core strengths: trust, scale, and long-term financial relationships.
Business
fromPopular Science
3 days ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking you

Smart TVs are capable of tracking user data, including viewing habits and app usage, which can lead to personalized advertising and content recommendations. Users may prefer to limit this tracking to protect their privacy.
Privacy technologies
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Digital Wallets and the Future of Casino Payments in the UK

Digital wallets are preferred for online payments due to their speed, ease of use, and enhanced privacy, especially in casino transactions.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
7 hours ago

Betterment's 'AntiMarketing' Machine | AdExchanger

Betterment's marketing strategy focuses on long-term investment and customer retention rather than short-term trading engagement.
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
4 hours ago

Bitcoin, Ethereum approach two-month highs as markets grow optimistic over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations | Fortune

Crypto markets are optimistic about peace between the U.S. and Iran, driving Bitcoin and Ethereum prices higher.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

Demand For Crypto Pay Surges, But Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

A significant portion of workers are interested in receiving part of their pay in cryptocurrency, despite limited employer offerings.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
4 hours ago

Bitcoin, Ethereum approach two-month highs as markets grow optimistic over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations | Fortune

Crypto markets are optimistic about peace between the U.S. and Iran, driving Bitcoin and Ethereum prices higher.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

Demand For Crypto Pay Surges, But Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

A significant portion of workers are interested in receiving part of their pay in cryptocurrency, despite limited employer offerings.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
8 hours ago

Amazon Will Sell You Your Next Car

Amazon Autos offers extensive vehicle options and payment choices, revolutionizing car shopping with geotargeting and online convenience.
#ai-governance
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Warning to iPhone users over iCloud storage scam exposing bank details

A new email scam targets iPhone users, posing as iCloud notifications to steal personal and banking information.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Why Visa Is One of the Safest Dividend Growth Stocks to Own

Visa's business model generates strong cash flow and consistent dividend growth, with a low payout ratio providing a margin of safety.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

I've Always Paid with a Debit Card, But Is a Credit Card Better?

Using a credit card can help build better credit, earn rewards like frequent flyer miles, and take advantage of other benefits that debit cards do not offer.
Cryptocurrency
#ai-in-commerce
E-Commerce
fromForbes
1 day ago

OpenAI Just Did Retailers A Favor By Killing In-Chat Checkout

AI is excelling in the discovery phase of commerce but struggles with direct purchases.
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Visa says AI could start making purchases for you. Not everyone wants that, but here's how close we are

AI is influencing consumer purchases and acting on behalf of shoppers in commerce.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
1 day ago

OpenAI Just Did Retailers A Favor By Killing In-Chat Checkout

AI is excelling in the discovery phase of commerce but struggles with direct purchases.
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Visa says AI could start making purchases for you. Not everyone wants that, but here's how close we are

AI is influencing consumer purchases and acting on behalf of shoppers in commerce.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

Browser Extensions Are the New AI Consumption Channel That No One Is Talking About

AI browser extensions pose significant security risks, often overlooked, with vulnerabilities and access that can compromise enterprise networks.
#bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
7 hours ago

Bitcoin Pushes Toward Breakout as Wintermute Warns Unresolved Macro Risks May Shape Next Move

Bitcoin is testing breakout levels amid geopolitical tensions and unresolved macro risks, with energy prices influencing market sentiment.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

Bitcoin Could Be Quantum-Safe Without Protocol Changes

A new proposal introduces Quantum Safe Bitcoin to protect transactions from quantum attacks without altering Bitcoin's core rules.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
7 hours ago

Bitcoin Pushes Toward Breakout as Wintermute Warns Unresolved Macro Risks May Shape Next Move

Bitcoin is testing breakout levels amid geopolitical tensions and unresolved macro risks, with energy prices influencing market sentiment.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

Bitcoin Could Be Quantum-Safe Without Protocol Changes

A new proposal introduces Quantum Safe Bitcoin to protect transactions from quantum attacks without altering Bitcoin's core rules.
#ad-tech
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
13 hours ago

Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech: Intent-Driven Discovery, Meaningful Human Connections, and Transparency

AI and privacy are pivotal forces reshaping the ad tech industry in 2026.
fromDigiday
17 hours ago
Marketing tech

Ad Tech Briefing: The Trade Desk's 'changing of the guard' and a 'sign of the times'

Independent ad tech companies face challenges as MiQ expands through acquisitions while The Trade Desk experiences significant executive departures.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
13 hours ago

Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech: Intent-Driven Discovery, Meaningful Human Connections, and Transparency

AI and privacy are pivotal forces reshaping the ad tech industry in 2026.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
17 hours ago

Ad Tech Briefing: The Trade Desk's 'changing of the guard' and a 'sign of the times'

Independent ad tech companies face challenges as MiQ expands through acquisitions while The Trade Desk experiences significant executive departures.
E-Commerce
fromEMARKETER
1 day ago

Department stores aren't dead, they just need new metrics for success

Successful department stores must focus on fashion and home furnishings, leverage social media, and evaluate individual store performance for future growth.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Microsoft Finds Vulnerability Exposing Millions of Android Crypto Wallet Users

A severe vulnerability in EngageLab's EngageSDK affects cryptocurrency wallet apps, risking exposure of sensitive user information.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Treasury debuts effort to share cyber threat intel with crypto firms

The Treasury Department will share cyber threat intelligence with cryptocurrency firms to enhance their cybersecurity measures against increasing threats.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Microsoft Finds Vulnerability Exposing Millions of Android Crypto Wallet Users

A severe vulnerability in EngageLab's EngageSDK affects cryptocurrency wallet apps, risking exposure of sensitive user information.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Treasury debuts effort to share cyber threat intel with crypto firms

The Treasury Department will share cyber threat intelligence with cryptocurrency firms to enhance their cybersecurity measures against increasing threats.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
14 hours ago

Circle, Dunamu Partner on Crypto Education in South Korea

Dunamu's partnership with Circle signals a commitment to enhancing compliance in South Korea's cryptocurrency market, which has faced increased regulatory scrutiny in recent years.
Cryptocurrency
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon are squeezing India's quick commerce startups | TechCrunch

India's quick commerce market is rapidly growing, with Flipkart expanding its dark store network amid intense competition and profitability challenges.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
18 hours ago

Bank of Korea Pushes Crypto Circuit Breakers to Prevent Sudden Market Breakdowns

South Korea's Bank of Korea urges crypto exchanges to implement circuit breakers and stronger safeguards to prevent market disruptions.
fromThedrum
2 weeks ago
Online marketing

Securing the Future of the Internet: How Collaborative Marketing can Help

Ad blocking technology is growing, prompting a need for marketers to evolve their strategies to engage consumers meaningfully.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

2 Stocks I'd Add to the Shopping Cart for the Agentic Commerce Revolution

AI shopping has the potential to revolutionize e-commerce by enhancing transaction ease and price comparison.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

How Advertisers Can - And Cannot - Get In Front Of Chatbot Shoppers | AdExchanger

Brand marketers have limited control over LLM results despite willingness to pay for visibility in AI-generated responses.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

Strategy's STRC ATM Just Did $1 Billion In A Single Day - And The Machine Is Only Accelerating

April 13, 2026 marked a milestone that even the most aggressive STRC bulls didn't see coming this fast. Strategy's Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock - ticker STRC - just printed over $1 billion in single-day trading volume. Not over a week. Not a rolling average. One session.
Cryptocurrency
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 day ago

How AI Interfaces Are Reshaping Discovery, Trust And Decision Making

The traditional home page is losing its significance as AI assistants reshape how users interact with brands online.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Digital Transformation in UK Retail: E-commerce Trends Reshaping the Shopping Experience

The UK retail sector is transforming through digital adoption, innovative strategies, and evolving consumer expectations.
Marketing tech
fromWWD
1 day ago

Bridging the In-Store Digital Media Measurement Gap

In-store digital media investment stagnates due to misaligned goals, not measurement issues, requiring a shift to evaluating success through product movement.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Why marketing is now the operating system for growth

Artificial intelligence is transforming marketing into a central growth engine, influencing brand perception for both humans and automated systems.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why the Payments Industry Is Being Rebuilt From the Inside

The problem was not growth or demand or even competition. It was settlement. Payments took days to clear. Reconciliation took weeks. Cash piled up in the wrong places. Finance teams spent their time explaining why the numbers did not match instead of planning what came next.
Miscellaneous
fromTearsheet
1 week ago

How Paze is betting bank trust can crack the digital wallet market - Tearsheet

I'm the general manager of Paze, one of the business units of Early Warning Services. The mandate is really to take Paze and bring this new payment checkout system to the masses - both on the consumer side and on the merchant side - really making sure that our goal of becoming one of the top three wallets for checkout in the next five years becomes reality.
Cryptocurrency
fromZacks
2 months ago

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fromThe Drum
2 months ago

More than 70% of mobile consumers shop online

Mobile as a channel has evolved very quickly but the challenge for marketers is to create a seamless shopping experience across all the channels to ensure that consumers are getting a consistent brand message and identity.
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