PayPal Makes Shopping on the Go Even Easier in Singapore
PayPal just launched a pilot in Singapore’s subway stations for commuters to buy goods while commuting. Commuters can make purchases by using their smartphone to scan a QR code on a billboard or poster and paying through PayPal. The experiment, offering Valentine’s Day gifts at reduced prices, is being conducted across 15 subway stations across Singapore. [via All Things D]

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February 11th, 2010: eBay Motors today launched an online shopping experience for new vehicles, giving auto dealers and manufacturers an alternative channel to market inventory to local buyers. I just played around with the new interface and it’s incredibly intuitive and easy-to-use. I was able to look for both used and new cars – breaking down to color, make, model, etc. – in less than a minute. The news is good for dealers too because they can now choose from a number of new car selling options including auction, fixed price, best offer or an online classified ad to drive leads. Currently, new cars make up about 13% of all vehicles sold on eBay Motors.

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