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IPO
Flywire Leads FinTech IPO Index’s Post Earnings 6.2% Slump
February 28, 2025

The FinTech IPO Index was awash in a sea of red this past week, with nary a positive showing to be found. Earnings were met, by and large, with dissatisfaction, as investors sent shares down by double digits in many cases, even when results topped...

Artificial Intelligence
Amazon’s Alexa+ Reflects PYMNTS’ 2023 Insights on the Future of Voice Technology
February 27, 2025

With Alexa receiving a refresh on Wednesday (Feb. 26), it was interesting to revisit research published by PYMNTS in April 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Begins Rollout of GPT-4.5, a ‘Different Kind of Intelligence’
February 27, 2025

OpenAI released GPT-4.5 Thursday (Feb. 27) as a “research preview,” saying this is the company’s largest and most knowledgeable model so far. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Artificial Intelligence
Snowflake Plans ‘AI Hub’ and $200 Million in Startup Investments
February 27, 2025

Data cloud company Snowflake says it is opening a new Silicon Valley “AI hub.” 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Point of Sale
NCR Voyix: Retailers Seek Digital Commerce Solutions to Add Efficiency and Deter Shrink
February 27, 2025

Retailers’ desire for greater efficiency and for solutions to shrink is helping drive sales of digital commerce solutions, NCR Voyix reported Thursday (Feb. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Artificial Intelligence
Seamless Journeys: AI’s Rising Role in Coordinating Consumer Travel
February 27, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making inroads into the travel industry as most consumers now expect seamless travel experiences, and the industry is taking notice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

B2B Payments
This Week in B2B Was About Unlocking Trapped Payments Data
February 27, 2025

The B2B payments industry is on a compelling growth trajectory, and sector stakeholders can’t let paper processes jam the runway as B2B innovation takes off. A digital revolution is continually unfolding and advancing, transforming how businesses transact, manage cash flow and optimize financial operations. Get...

Retail
Target Teams With Warby Parker for in-Store Eyewear Shopping
February 27, 2025

Target is opening a series of “shop-in-shops” in partnership with eyewear maker Warby Parker. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Artificial Intelligence
Tencent Says Its New AI Model Can Outrun DeepSeek
February 27, 2025

Chinese tech giant Tencent said its new artificial intelligence model is faster than that of DeepSeek. 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...