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Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft’s AI Vision Eyes Online Shopping Carts
December 13, 2024

Microsoft handed its artificial intelligence (AI)- powered assistant a pair of digital eyes, letting it peek over users’ shoulders as they browse the web and weigh in on everything from paint colors to wedding shoes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Banking
Report: HSBC to Scale Back Retail Banking in Mexico, Malaysia and Indonesia
December 13, 2024

HSBC is reportedly considering scaling back its retail banking operations in Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia and some other countries. 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...

Fintech Investments
Huize Soars on Earnings and Powers FinTech IPO Index by 22.5%
December 13, 2024

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Retail
Amazon’s Quick Commerce and Drone Advances Ignite Delivery Race With Walmart
December 13, 2024

It looks like Amazon wants to heat up competition in the delivery space against rival Walmart. 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 daily...

Retail
Costco CEO: Digital Sales Outpacing Overall Growth on ‘Tech Journey’
December 12, 2024

Costco is proving that its digital transformation is more than just a buzzword — it’s driving growth. As the company continues to enhance its eCommerce offerings and streamline member experiences, its first-quarter results (Q3 by the calendar) for fiscal 2025 illustrate a combination of solid...

Wearables
Google Introduces Android Operating System for Extended Reality Devices
December 12, 2024

Google has introduced a new Android operating system built for extended reality (XR) devices like headsets and glasses. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
When Your AI Helper Has a Mind of Its Own 
December 12, 2024

A top artificial intelligence assistant recently defied attempts to shut it down during safety testing, raising questions about whether businesses can genuinely control the technology they’re rushing to adopt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
This Week in B2B: Financial Infrastructure Innovation Gets Its Due
December 12, 2024

B2B payments are no longer just about moving money — they’re about unlocking new financial infrastructure possibilities for businesses worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Artificial Intelligence
AI Deals and Earnings Paint Mixed Picture of Tech Transformation
December 12, 2024

In artificial intelligence (AI) news this week, new partnerships highlight intensifying competition in enterprise AI infrastructure. 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 daily...