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Square unveils portable Handheld for UK restaurants & cafes
Marketing Technologies

Square unveils portable Handheld for UK restaurants & cafes

Square has launched its portable Handheld device in the UK, offering restaurants a lightweight tool to streamline operations and improve service efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Marks & Spencer cyber breach highlights vulnerabilities in UK's retail sector
Ransomware

Marks & Spencer cyber breach highlights vulnerabilities in UK's retail sector

Marks & Spencer faces a cyberattack disrupting contactless payments and online orders, exposing serious digital security flaws during peak retail season.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
UK customers willing to switch banks for metal payment cards
Fintech

UK customers willing to switch banks for metal payment cards

Over 75% of UK banking customers would switch banks for a metal payment card, valuing its durability, sustainability, and luxury feel, new research finds.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025

Global Stories

Contactless payments stories

Asia Pacific smart retail market to hit USD $198.16B by 2034
Data Analytics

Asia Pacific smart retail market to hit USD $198.16B by 2034

The Asia Pacific smart retail market is set to soar to USD $198.16 billion by 2034, driven by AI, IoT, and rising digital adoption across the region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Visa unveils AI-driven commerce & payments push in Asia
Crypto

Visa unveils AI-driven commerce & payments push in Asia

Visa launches AI-powered solutions and partnerships across Asia Pacific, aiming to transform digital commerce with secure, seamless payments and new innovations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Cyberattacks highlight urgent need for Zero Trust security
Encryption

Cyberattacks highlight urgent need for Zero Trust security

Recent cyber attacks are raising calls for stronger, identity-focused cybersecurity, including Zero Trust principles, with traditional password hygiene no longer sufficient.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Venues are predicting major growth in 2025 - here's the tech that's contributing
Digital Transformation

Venues are predicting major growth in 2025 - here's the tech that's contributing

Australian hospitality venues forecast ~31% growth in 2025, crediting tech like AI, personalised marketing, and contactless payments for driving efficiency and loyalty.

By Nicole Buisson • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
New Android malware exploits NFC to steal funds instantly
Endpoint Protection

New Android malware exploits NFC to steal funds instantly

A new MaaS platform, Supercard X, exploits Android NFC tech allowing cybercriminals to swiftly steal funds, raising urgent security concerns, especially in Asia.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Contactless payments stories

AMP Bank GO blocks over 1,000 mule accounts with new features
Crypto

AMP Bank GO blocks over 1,000 mule accounts with new features

AMP Bank GO has blocked over 1,000 fraudulent accounts in six months using a selfie video verification and numberless cards to enhance security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Bridging the payment divide: How small businesses can align with consumer expectations in 2025
Fintech

Bridging the payment divide: How small businesses can align with consumer expectations in 2025

Many small businesses risk lost sales and loyalty as one in three still don't accept credit or debit cards, despite 86% of consumers relying on them.

By Bridget Snelling • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
OPPO unveils Watch X2 Mini in New Zealand from NZD $499
Wearables

OPPO unveils Watch X2 Mini in New Zealand from NZD $499

OPPO launches its compact Watch X2 Mini smartwatch in New Zealand from NZD $499, blending style, health tracking and smart features in a sleek design.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Gumtree Australia adds PayPal Pay in 4 for flexible payments
Buy Now Pay Later

Gumtree Australia adds PayPal Pay in 4 for flexible payments

Gumtree Australia adds PayPal Pay in 4, letting customers split purchases up to AUD $2,000 into four interest-free instalments for more flexible payments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Paydibs unveils NEO terminal to simplify payments for MSMEs
Fintech

Paydibs unveils NEO terminal to simplify payments for MSMEs

Paydibs launches its NEO terminal in Malaysia, uniting multiple payment methods into one device to simplify transactions for MSMEs at MYR RM189.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 21st Jun 2025
Nexxtap & Samsung launch Tap to Phone for seamless payments
Risk & Compliance

Nexxtap & Samsung launch Tap to Phone for seamless payments

Nexxtap and Samsung partner to launch Tap to Phone payment solution on Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro tablets, enabling seamless contactless transactions in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses
Wearables

Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses

Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
OPPO launches Watch X2 in NZ with premium health features at NZD $649
Wearables

OPPO launches Watch X2 in NZ with premium health features at NZD $649

OPPO launches its Watch X2 smartwatch in New Zealand at NZD $649, featuring military-grade durability, medical health tracking and five-day battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Booster's Savvy card awarded for innovation in finance
Customer Experience

Booster's Savvy card awarded for innovation in finance

Booster's Savvy debit card, linked to an investment account, is a finalist at NZ's INFINZ Awards, gaining local and global recognition for innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025