PayPal research shows 29 percent of people would rather bring a smartphone than a wallet if they could only bring one item when going out. Rivals Square and Google are also looking at the mobile wallet to capture new opportunities. »

It has been about a month since Facebook unveiled the keys to its mobile problems -- its Facebook Home app and the HTC First, a smartphone designed specifically around Home. To date, though, the progress of these duel initiatives has been less than encouraging.... »