Internet of Things

Early stumbles in self-checkout are giving way to a new era of self-service commerce powered by artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, reshaping retail and unlocking new opportunities for ...

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered glasses from Google and eyewear retailer Warby Parker will not hit the market until after this year, according to the co-CEO of the glasses retailer. “These are going ...

Google’s Android operating system is set to get one of its biggest updates in years. With this refresh, which includes a design called Material 3 Expressive, phones and watches using Google’s operating system ...

We get a lot of press releases here at PYMNTS. We consider all of them, and some are more newsworthy than others. But this one really got our attention. This ...

The digital landscape is dictating how consumers choose to pay, with a clear divergence emerging between tech-embracing early adopters and those content with more basic connectivity, according to a new ...

Here at PYMNTS we cover the Connected Economy as well as banking and payments. You can call it the smart economy or the digital economy. However, as Karen Webster wrote ...

A decade after the debut of the original Google Glass — frame-only glasses with a small computer in the place of lenses — a new wave of next-generation smart glasses ...

On the heels of mixed results from its fourth-quarter and full-year performance, the 2025 outlook from Samsung officials includes focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and smart home technologies to drive ...

Apple has reportedly shut down plans to develop augmented reality glasses connected to its computers. The project, cancelled this week, would have created a product that resembled normal glasses but which ...

When it rains, it pours, especially for middle-market companies caught in the crosshairs of uncertainty. Sandwiched between a competitive landscape full of startups with agility and large corporations with deep pockets, ...

The problem with the phrase “buzzword” is the unspoken implication that the technologies and innovations being labeled as such don’t provide real value, at least not yet. Digital twins, and the ...

The U.S. government’s Cyber Trust Mark cybersecurity labeling program for internet-connected devices is set to impact consumers and the industry. The program, which covers products like smart home appliances and fitness ...

Digital transformation is a double-edged sword. From cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT) to artificial intelligence-driven analytics and real-time payment systems, the connectivity ushered in by technological advances has unlocked ...

The United States government is launching its cybersecurity labeling program for consumer internet-connected devices. The Cyber Trust Mark, first announced in 2023, will be “open for business” this year, the White ...

Apple’s reported upcoming artificial intelligence (AI)-powered display, launching as early as March, could shake up the connected device market by giving the tech giant its first central command center to drive ...

Apple will reportedly announce a device in a new product category — one that brings together artificial intelligence, apps and smart home functions — as early as March. The device, which is ...

Meta is promoting its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses at a Meta Lab pop-up store in Los Angeles that lets visitors experience the glasses firsthand. The temporary brick-and-mortar store at 8600 Melrose Avenue includes ...

From touchless digital payments experiences to connected vehicles, technology provides opportunities for innovation and collaboration across many industries, including payments. Connected devices offer consumers the ability to quickly adopt digital payments. ...

The future of connectivity is the future of commerce, as well as payments and financial services. And with the Thursday (Sept. 5) news that Verizon has entered into a definitive agreement ...

Samsung unveiled its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Galaxy Ring at a product launch event in Paris on Wednesday (July 10), marking the South Korean tech giant’s first entry into the smart ...

In an era of rapid technological advancement, there remain certain immutable aspects — particularly for payments. When it comes to the way businesses and consumers transact, speed, security and convenience are ...

Perhaps burnt out on digital connectivity in the time since the initial outbreak of COVID-19, the share of consumers who own smartphones has actually dipped in recent years. By the Numbers The “How Connected Devices ...

There’s no shortage of evidence showing that digital payment methods are nearing a tipping point. As PYMNTS Intelligence and the Federal Reserve have reported, consumers and businesses are accelerating their use of digital ...

Telefonica Germany is reportedly moving 1 million 5G customers to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud. The deal marks the first time in which an existing mobile operator is switching its main network to a public cloud, Reuters reported Wednesday (May ...

Cybercriminals exploit various avenues to target consumers, with one particularly vulnerable point being bad default passwords. The United Kingdom has taken a step toward closing this security gap by introducing a consumer protection ...

In a recent edition of PYMNTS Intelligence’s ongoing How We Will Pay Report, “Multitasking Consumers Want to Shop — and Work — at the Same Time,” we examined how the ...

Apple will reportedly launch new products in a May 7 online event. The company sent invitations to the media Tuesday (April 23), and those files feature a graphic that includes the ...

Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, represents a cohort deeply intertwined with digital technologies. “They are described as the first digitally native generation — a generation that has lived with ...

As the 100-day countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games begins, anticipation is not just limited to the athletic feats but also the digital innovations poised to shape the spectator ...

Health systems technology firm Kontakt.io has raised $47.5 million to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) solution. “Kontakt.io enables health systems to optimize patient, staff, and resource flows, improving safety, coordination, and service delivery,” ...

As PYMNTS recently reported, it may not be long before today’s self-guided household vacuum cleaners are replaced by advanced, AI-driven robots that make Roombas look like whisk brooms. This is just ...

Connected device ownership may be on the rise, but younger consumers are paring down the number of smart products they own, PYMNTS Intelligence research reveals. By the Numbers The PYMNTS Intelligence study ...

In an increasingly interconnected world, the proliferation of connected devices has become ubiquitous, reshaping the way people live, work and interact with technology. From wearable gadgets to sophisticated smart appliances, the Internet of ...

Generative AI is gaining momentum in the telecommunications industry, offering benefits such as improved customer experiences and operational efficiency. Telecom executives, recognizing its potential, are actively integrating generative AI into their ...

Traditional manufacturing processes often suffer from inefficiencies, delays and limited visibility into operations. However, with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and cloud solutions, the ...

At the intersection of technical innovation and underlying infrastructure lies the potential for ignition. But for any innovative sparks to catch fire, there needs to be a winning use case ...

X reportedly plans to debut a television app for smart TVs in a bid to compete with YouTube. That app could launch on Amazon and Samsung televisions in the coming days, Fortune reported ...

Chances are pretty good that you are reading this article while you are at work. And although your boss may not be thrilled to hear that, in all likelihood, your ...

Fundamental to the continued growth of the digital economy is the infrastructure to support it. Particularly as technologies like mixed reality (MR), virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence ...

Somos unveiled an Internet of Things identity management service designed to safeguard businesses’ IoT assets. The new SomosID aims to provide businesses with a registry for their IoT assets, enhancing visibility ...

Artificial intelligence has found its way into consumer healthcare from several angles, including disease diagnosis, treatments for conditions like autism and pharmaceutical research. Until now though, the technology has been a ...

With the launch of Apple Vision Pro in the United States, the spotlight has again turned to its enabling technology: 5G. This resurgence is not without reason. 5G technology represents an ...

Smart mirrors present an opportunity for retailers to embed shopping capabilities into the try-on process, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. By the Numbers PYMNTS Intelligence’s report “How We Will Pay Report: How Connected Devices ...

Verizon marked down the value of its business services unit by $5.8 billion as clients shun wired communications. The wireless carrier said in a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange ...

Microsoft and Vodafone have launched a $1.5 billion payments and AI-focused collaboration. The partnership will see the companies employ Microsoft’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance Vodafone’s customer experience, Microsoft said ...