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Today In Payments: Google Reports Resurgence In Pandemic Hacking; Tech Cos Make M&A Deals

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Plus, Samsung and SoFi have partnered to offer a new mobile money management tool. Google’s security experts had their hands full in April, as its Threat Analysis Group (TAG) emailed 1,755 warnings to users whose accounts were targets of hacking and phishing attempts by cybercriminals. SoFi Powers Samsung Pay Mobile Banking Services.

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Wearables Like Apple Watch Outsell Entire Watch Industry

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Tag Heuer, for example, has released several smartwatch models, including one that costs $180,000. Time may be running out for Swatch, Tissot, TAG Heuer, and others,” Strategy Analytics said. Samsung grew 121 percent and sold 800,000 units. The window for Swiss watch brands to make an impact in smartwatches is closing.

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As Smartphone Sales Dip, Samsung Launches Galaxy Fold

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Samsung on Wednesday (Feb. According to Samsung , the “Galaxy Fold opens smoothly and naturally, like a book, and closes flat and compact with a satisfying click.” Last year in California, Samsung gave a first look at its foldable phone , which has a screen similar to a small tablet. starts at $1,980.”

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Samsung Snags Auto Parts Supplier Harman For $8B

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In what will be its largest acquisition to date, South Korean electronics giant Samsung has announced it will buy U.S. The big buy of the Connecticut-based firm instantly vaults Samsung into the world of automotive technology in a big way. Samsung now finds itself at the table with Toyota supplier Denso Corp., s air-bag recalls.

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Swarovski Postpones Launch Of Android Smartwatch

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Swarovski has been involved in wearable tech already, collaborating with Samsung, Huawei and Misfit for Swarovski editions of those brand’s devices. Tag Heuer is releasing a unisex smartwatch later this year. But this was to be the first dedicated Swarovski smartwatch to hit the market.

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Data Dive: The Deal Heard Round the World(pay)

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Worldpay: OK, we all know the price tag by now: $9.9 True, Samsung posted initial numbers from its second-quarter results that show strong demand for memory chips, which is a positive read across for hardware in general, including Android phones. One was a big deal – literally…. and on Europe, branching from its U.S.

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And Just One More Thing…The World’s First Look At the iPhone X

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Although the $1,000 price tag was anticipated and expected, it was nearly universally commented upon, as it officially makes Apple the price leader in its category (by about $50, as the latest and greatest from Samsung clocks in with a $950 price tag). Perhaps there is something to that $1,000 price tag, after all.

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