Economy
Sony Raises PlayStation Prices in Tough Market
August 21, 2025

If you’ve been planning to buy Sony’s PlayStation 5, expect to pay a bit more. 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,...

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OpenAI Weighs Letting Other Companies Tap Its Data Centers
August 21, 2025

OpenAI could someday let other businesses tap into data centers needed for artificial intelligence (AI). 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...

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AI Giants Push to Block State Rules
August 21, 2025

Tech companies are reportedly continuing to press the White House and Congress to pass legislation that would block states from regulating artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
DeepSeek Marks Push Toward Agentic AI With New Model
August 21, 2025

DeepSeek said its new artificial intelligence model released this week surpasses its flagship R1 tool in some ways. 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...

Economy
One in Five US Firms Plans Hiring Freeze
August 21, 2025

A growing number of American companies plan to slow hiring in the latter half of this year. 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...

Meta
Meta Halts AI Hiring Following Recruitment Push
August 21, 2025

Meta has reportedly paused hiring for artificial intelligence (AI) professionals following a massive recruitment drive. 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,...

Consumer Insights
Gen Z Isn’t Broke. They’re Smarter With Money Than You Think
August 21, 2025

They’re not just digital natives, they’re digital pragmatists. Gen Z has quietly rewritten how Americans shop, save, spend, hustle and heal, and the rest of the market is already catching up. “The Gen Z Decoder Ring,” from PYMNTS Intelligence, draws on 25,000+ consumer responses to decode...

SMBs
Logistics May Decide How Well Small Businesses Manage Tariff Turmoil
August 21, 2025

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Mobile Wallets
Digital Wallet Use Jumps to 16% of Online Purchases
August 21, 2025

The digital landscape has seemingly leveled the playing field for online shopping across generations. 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...