Consumer Insights
Tariffs and Labor Market Drive Down Consumer Confidence, Conference Board Says
January 27, 2026

Consumer confidence dropped to its lowest point since 2014 in January, with survey respondents expressing concerns about a range of factors that affect the economy, The Conference Board said Tuesday (Jan. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Google
Google Accelerates AI Deals to Strengthen Gemini in Media and Voice
January 27, 2026

Google has accelerated a series of acquisitions, talent deals and strategic investments aimed at strengthening its artificial intelligence (AI) stack across media generation, voice interaction and international markets. The moves, executed over the past several weeks, reflect a more targeted expansion strategy as competition intensifies...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Launches Free AI-Native Workspace for Science Writing and Collaboration
January 27, 2026

OpenAI has introduced a free, artificial intelligence (AI)-native workspace designed to help scientists write and collaborate on research. 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
UAE’s MBZUAI Launches Fully Sovereign AI Model
January 27, 2026

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to support the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) technological sovereignty was announced Tuesday (Jan. 27) by G42, Cerebras Systems and the Institute of Foundation Models (IFM) at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). Get the Full Story...

Cryptocurrency
Stablecoin Fragmentation Creates New Risks for Businesses
January 27, 2026

No single stablecoin can efficiently serve emerging markets, global trading desks, and U.S. institutions simultaneously. 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,...

Delivery
Gatik Autonomous Trucks Complete 10,000 Miles of Fully Driverless Deliveries
January 27, 2026

Gatik’s autonomous trucks have been making deliveries with no human driver or safety observer behind the wheel since mid-2025, according to a Tuesday (Jan. 27) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Artificial Intelligence
Mozilla Recruits Partners to Take on AI Goliaths
January 27, 2026

Non-profit software company Mozilla reportedly wants to keep the artificial intelligence (AI) industry’s giants in check. 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...

Cryptocurrency
Standard Chartered Says Stablecoins Could Threaten Regional Banks
January 27, 2026

The rise of stablecoins could pose a grave threat to America’s regional banks. 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....

Earnings
American Airlines Says Corporate and Premium Travelers Drove Record Revenue in 2025
January 27, 2026

Corporate travelers and premium leisure customers helped drive American Airlines’ revenue to record levels for both the fourth quarter and full year 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...