December 29, 2023
AI as OS Will Transform the Future of Connected Devices
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) ushered in a transformative phase shift this past year. And that phase shift — akin to the commercialization of the internet — has kicked off an...
December 21, 2023
Card Interchange Fee Debate Confuses Costs With Who Pays Them
Card interchange fees have fierce defenders and heated detractors. Turn on the financial news, and commentary might touch on whether cards are “free” — and who ultimately pays the price....
December 20, 2023
Apple Plans to Launch Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset by February
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset by February. The company has been increasing production of the headset at its facilities in China, with the aim of having units...
December 19, 2023
Grocers Seize on Holiday Spending Anxiety to Drive Digital Adoption
With consumers’ budgets coming under pressure over the holiday season, leading grocers including Kroger and Walmart have launched digital deals to boost eCommerce engagement. Kroger, for its part, United States’...
December 19, 2023
Nearly Two-Thirds of Struggling Consumers Revolve Credit Card Balances
The holiday season has offered little reprieve from the rising prices of goods and services still weighing on consumers’ wallets. Many consumers use credit cards as a cash flow management...
December 12, 2023
Worldline Debuts Metaverse Shopping Hub
Payments services provider Worldline is expanding its virtual shopping program. The French company announced Tuesday (Dec. 12) the launch of the Worldline Metaverse Shopping Hub within the Spatial platform, an...
December 11, 2023
Right to Repair: A Case Study for the Maturation of...
This article delves into the evolution and impact of the Right to Repair movement, which began at the grassroots, but which has prompted the ongoing development of a legislative and...
December 05, 2023
Social Virtual Reality Platform VRChat Launches Paid Subscriptions
Social virtual reality (VR) platform VRChat has begun rolling out its new Creator Economy, starting with the introduction of Paid Subscriptions. This new feature allows users to financially support their...
December 04, 2023
Xbox Making Billion-Dollar Game Pass Bet as Competition Heats Up
Xbox is seeing its massive investment in video game content pay off, as more of gaming comes to rely on subscription models. In an interview with Windows Central at convention...