Topic: Google Wallet

Google Wallet Now Just as Unsafe as a Regular Wallet

Reuters

After a week of hacks, Google's mobile payment system has lost more of its credibility as a safe payment option, making it just as vulnerable to money-theft as a regular-old bill folder. 

By Rebecca Greenfield

Dec 13, 2011

Google Wallet Has Some Holes in It

After all the lengths Google went to assure us of Google Wallet's security, it turns out the mobile payments system stores a lot of unencrypted information on your smart phone's database.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Dec 7, 2011

The Fragmented Future of Mobile Payments

As with all things Internet, the future of mobile payments is going to be fragmented, making the promise of a digital wallet on your phone a lot less exciting.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Sep 20, 2011

Google Wallet Won't Replace Your Wallet Anytime Soon

The latest app might work well, but you might not want to throw away your wallet yet

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Sep 16, 2011

Why Mobile Payments Are More Than a Credit Card on Your Phone

MasterCard and PayPal are testing phone payment systems that offer more than just

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jul 22, 2011

Google's Coming for Your Money

The search giant grew by giving stuff away for free; that's about to change

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