Tech Five: Google rolls out Android Pay

Brett Molina | USA TODAY

There is a new competitor in the mobile payments business. Google started its rollout of Android Pay in the U.S., as it battles with rivals Apple and Samsung in the growing mobile payment market.

Let's look at tech stocks to watch Friday:

Google. The tech giant says the rollout of Android Pay will take place over the next few, and more than 1 million locations in the U.S. will support the platform. All Android devices with near-field communication (NFC) enabled can use Android Pay. Debit and credit cards from most major banks will work, as will gift cards, loyalty cards and special offers.

eBay. The online marketplace is rolling out a service called eBay Plus in Germany that offers free, faster shipping, reports The Wall Street Journal. The membership will be available to customers for $22 a month. No word on when eBay Plus will launch in the U.S.

Salesforce.com. The cloud computing giant unveiled App Cloud, a new platform aimed at allowing businesses to create apps more quickly. The platform will also closely integrate Heroku, the cloud application company acquired by Salesforce five years ago.

Oracle. Investment firm BTIG gave the software maker a "buy" rating on its stock, reports CNBC, citing a multiyear cycle of growth. Oracle is approaching one year since co-founder Larry Ellison announced his departure as the company's CEO. Mark Hurd and Safra Catz serve as Oracle's co-CEOs. Ellison remains with the company as chairman and chief technology officer.

Microsoft. The tech giant confirmed it will roll out Office 2016 on September 22. Earlier this year, Microsoft launched Windows 10, the latest operating system for PCs and mobile devices.

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