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Indian regulator bans new QR codes from being launched in the country

10/29/202010/28/2020 L. Green

The Reserve Bank of India is stopping the nation’s payment system operators from issuing its proprietary barcodes. The Indian banking regulator, the Reserve Bank of India, has announced that it is banning the generation of new QR codes that would have been the foundation of a new mobile payments system in the country. The regulator has stated that the new proprietary quick response codes will no longer be permitted. The national payment system is no longer allowed to issue new QR codes from its proprietary format for the purpose of…

Google Shopping boosts its pricing options in time for holiday season

10/29/202010/26/2020 Sam Lambert

Google Shopping - Google search on mobile phone

With an eye on mobile shoppers, the tech giant is adding comparisons and deal notifications. Google Shopping has been gearing up for this year’s holiday season which is expected to be larger than ever online as consumers avoid heading out to stores amid the pandemic. New features are being added to make it easier for buyers to purchase from local shops. Among the new Google Shopping features added in time for the holiday purchasing rush include price comparisons, deal notifications, and even information about local stores such as the availability…