Artificial Intelligence
Martha Stewart-Founded Hint Launches AI-Powered Homeownership App
July 29, 2026

An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered homeownership platform co-founded by Martha Stewart launched in the United States Wednesday (July 29). 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
Chow Tai Fook Arms 24,000 Workers With AI
July 29, 2026

Jewelry retailer Chow Tai Fook has deployed more than 400 artificial intelligence agents to support more than 24,000 employees, and none of them talk to customers directly. Sales associates use the system, called AI Fook, to pull product details, check inventory and generate recommendations in...

Earnings
P&G Says Gas Prices Limiting Consumer Spending
July 29, 2026

Procter & Gamble says economic pressures have consumers focused on smaller pack sizes and promotions. 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...

Partnerships
Delta and DraftKings Add Sports Contests to In-Flight Entertainment
July 29, 2026

Delta Air Lines and DraftKings teamed to offer passengers a sports-related in-flight entertainment option. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Sam Altman Voices Support for Federal AI Guardrails During DC Visit
July 29, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with U.S. lawmakers Wednesday (July 29) and told reporters later that he supports federal artificial intelligence legislation, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Delivery
DoorDash in-House Delivery Drones Cleared for Takeoff
July 29, 2026

DoorDash says it has received permission to launch its in-house drone delivery program. 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...

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Stripe’s OpenRouter Bid 70 Times Company’s Annual Revenue
July 29, 2026

Last week saw reports that Stripe is considering buying artificial intelligence startup OpenRouter for $10 billion. 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...

Banking
Increase Debuts Bank to Help FinTechs Build Financial Products
July 29, 2026

Six years after its founding, banking infrastructure company Increase is now a bank. 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....

Blockchain
BNY Adds Blockchain Capabilities to Transfer Agency Business
July 29, 2026

Banking giant BNY is bringing blockchain technology to its transfer agency business. 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...