The pandemic may be here for a while. But bit by bit, economies are reopening and taking tentative steps toward normalcy. The “new normal,” however, for firms across any industry — but especially across the payments and commerce spheres — must include a “digital-first” mindset. Get...
The first half of 2020 has been rough on small businesses of all kinds, whether they had to close their doors due to public-health orders or had to relocate their staff to working from home virtually overnight. It’s required lots of on-the-spot innovation as firms...
The shift to Digital 3.0 will include sports — in fact it will have two business models. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...
The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down bars and nightclubs nationwide, leaving Americans without their favorite watering holes to socialize in. But creative consumers have found ways to recreate virtual bar life with “Zoom cocktail parties,” “quarantinis” and a new outlook on social drinking. Digital drinking might not...
If restaurants, bars and cafes come roaring back after months of being shuttered worldwide, LG Electronics could be one of the big winners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
The phrase “going to work” has very much changed in meaning for millions of employees in recent months. As offices around the world remain shut down, commutes are measured as the distance between one’s bedroom and home office, and “dress for success” might involve putting...
Former Apple design engineer Christopher Stringer — who has over 1,400 patents to his name — is developing a smart speaker that will compete with Apple’s HomePod, according to a report in the Financial Times (FT), citing sources familiar with the matter. Get the Full...
As the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, a situation no one has ever experienced before, everyone from kindergarten teachers to corporate executives has had to come up with creative approaches to get their jobs done and service the public. But no sector has been...
With the launch of the new Trust over IP (ToIP) Foundation, the Linux Foundation wants to establish a common trust online for everyone to know that the information they’re dealing with is valid and sourced. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...