QR codes have been dropped by Powa

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The quick response codes have been eliminated in order to accommodate instant print ad based orders. Powa Technologies, which has previously used QR codes to make it possible to turn ads and product packages into a “shoppable” experience by allowing smartphone users to scan advertising and packaging to purchase those products online, has now decided to cease using those barcodes. Previously, the experience was designed to let smartphone users scan quick response codes to get what they want. Now, Powa Technology has chosen to stop their focus on QR codes…

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The Mall aims to make mobile commerce more dynamic

xbox mobile commerce augmented reality

Xbox One now features The Mall, an online store that leverages numerous technologies Owners of Microsoft’s Xbox One can now visit a virtual mall, through which they can purchase products using nothing more than their mobile device. Aptly named “The Mall,” the new feature was developed with the aid of Von Bismark, a prominent e-commerce organization, and Powa Technologies. The Mall will also make use of the Microsoft Kinect, giving consumers a more dynamic way to shop for products online by leveraging the power of augmented reality. Kinect allows shoppers…

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Mobile commerce is a hit with British consumers

United Kingdom mobile commerce

UK is experiencing a major increase in mobile commerce activity Mobile commerce is surging in the United Kingdom. The Office of National Statistics has released its yearly report concerning Internet usage in the UK and has found that nearly all (96%) of British adults between the ages of 16 and 24 browse the Internet from a mobile device. This demographic is noted as being “on-the-go,” and busy schedules have made people rely more heavily on their smartphones and tablets. Smartphone penetration and growing mobile networks are exposing people to mobile…

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Powa Technologies aims for more success in the mobile commerce field

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New acquisition could help Powa reach new markets throughout the world Powa Technologies, a prominent commerce organization based in the United Kingdom, has announced its acquisition of MPayMe, a company based in Hong Kong that specializes in business technologies. Through this acquisition, Powa aims to expand its global reach, breaking into new markets, particularly those that are interested in new technology and mobile commerce. The acquisition will give Powa access to MPayMe’s Znap application, which allows users to scan QR codes to make mobile payments. QR codes are becoming powerful…

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