The dawning of a new age is upon us. And no; we’re not talking about December 21, the end of the Mayan calendar and the end of the world as we know it. We’re talking about the dawning of the mobile payment revolution. That’s what Crain’s Chicago is calling it, at least, and if we know what’s good for us, we should start preparing for it now.   “Industry giants including Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., Starbucks Corp. and eBay Inc.'s PayPal...

Mobile payment services, like Chase Bank’s QuickPay, have really taken off. Also referred to as mobile money, mobile banking, mobile money transfer and mobile wallet, the term generally refers to the ability to send money with a mobile device. So what does that mean for ecommerce companies? Are the days of paying with cash, check and credit card really on their way out? According to current sentiment, not just yet. Although it sounds like the answer to an on-the-go lifestyle, there’s...

There are many who have banked on Mac users as being big spenders, and rightfully so. Certain analytics have shown that Mac users are more likely to book pricier hotel rooms than their PC counterparts. Because of that data, Orbitz, a popular travel site, shows Mac users higher-priced deals. And it all started with the Mac tax, the idea that consumers will pay more for Apple’s technology compared to other brands. According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, Orbitz and other...