How Fintech Can Disrupt Africa’s Cash-Based Economy

Paying at a local coffee shop or superstore with your smartphone instead of your bank card is convenient, but not much more convenient than using a credit card. While there is significant disruption in some fintech areas, such as international money transfer by companies like TransferWise and Azimo, other innovations can seem a bit cosmetic to Western users.

With Android Pay, Google gets mobile payments right

Even though Google started the whole mobile payment thing years ago with Google Wallet, it never really took off with the masses.

LaunchKit Now Helps Developers Keep Track Of Their App Store Sales

LaunchKit, which aims to give developers a tool set that makes launching new apps easier, announced its newest service this week. The free LaunchKit App Store Sales Reporter helps developers track the sales they generate from Apple’s App Store (just like its name implies).

Xiaomi opens its online accessory shop in the US and Europe

We knew that Xiaomi was beta-launching its online accessory store in the UK this week, but now it's become clear that other regions are also being supported. 

Alibaba hopes visual codes will fight counterfeit goods

As you may have heard, Alibaba has a problem with counterfeit goods among its merchants -- you may not know if that Gucci bag is fake until it's too late. 

Interior Define, Maker Of Ultra-Customizable Couches, Launches 3D Visualizer

Interior Define, the company that offers totally customizable sofas at a relatively affordable price, is today announcing new tools to help online shoppers.

Amazon's riding the New York subway to speed up deliveries

Despite its incredible reach, Amazon has always had to play catch-up with brick and mortar retailers when it comes to getting products in customers' hands.

LG’s G4 Flagship Smartphone Begins To Go On Sale Worldwide

LG revealed the G4, its newest flagship device, in April, and now the 5.5-inch screen device is rolling out for sale across the world.

Geeky Gadgets Deals Of The Week

We have had some great deals in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store this week, so it is time for our round up of the most popular ones.

Samsung Wallet folds June 30 for mobile payments reboot

Samsung is preparing to pull the plug on Samsung Wallet, warning users and vendors that the service will be axed ahead of its second attempt at mobile payments. 

Luxury brands sue Chinese online shopping giant for allowing fakes

It's no secret that luxury designers see Chinese online stores as a haven for fake goods, but they're now taking concerted action to shut down these less-than-official outlets.

 

Google will reportedly add a 'Buy' button to some mobile search results

Google is said to be planning to add a "Buy" button to mobile search results in the next several weeks.