September 07, 2023
Booking.com Joins Affirm’s Network to Offer Installment Payments
Online travel platform Booking.com has partnered with payment network Affirm to provide travelers with flexible payment options when making travel bookings. Through this partnership, Affirm will be available at checkout across several Booking Holdings travel brands,...
September 07, 2023
Hyundai Pay Shows Rubber Meeting Road for in-Car Commerce
The list of initiatives to make the car the ultimate mobile wallet grows longer, as Big Tech, providers and the carmakers themselves introduce new in-vehicle functionality to transact while getting...
September 07, 2023
Standard Deviation? Private Rule-Making Under the EU AI Act
The framework set out by the EU’s proposed Artificial Act (“AIA”) relies heavily on the use of standards developed by private European standard-setting organizations (“ESOs”) for its proposed implementation. The...
September 06, 2023
Fed’s Beige Book Portends Slowdown for Main Street Retail Mainstays
Modest growth is in the cards, and for Main Street stalwarts among smaller businesses — namely in retail — the pressure is mounting. The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book shows...
September 06, 2023
Qualcomm Chief Says AI Could Revive Smartphone Market
Can artificial intelligence (AI) help turn around the smartphone market? The head of chipmaker Qualcomm believes so. In an interview with CNBC Tuesday (Sept. 5), Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said he sees substantial opportunity in AI,...
September 06, 2023
Disney Leverages Restaurants to Draw Consumers Back to Parks
In an effort to combat the challenges that economic pressures have posed for Disney’s U.S. resorts, the media giant is looking to its restaurant offerings to entice consumers back for...
September 06, 2023
Lily Enjoys Early Traction as Retailers Seek AI Help
As retailers try to entice shoppers away from eCommerce, many brands are turning to artificial intelligence (AI). Among the companies offering their services is Lily AI, the subject of a lengthy profile Wednesday...
September 06, 2023
Four Seasons Introduces Hotel Luxury Into Consumer Staycations Amid Travel...
While beauty brands have ventured into the realm of hospitality, looking to get a slice of the travel boom, hospitality brands are also seeking to establish a stronger presence with...
September 06, 2023
Credit Unions Counter the Growing Risk of AI Fraud
Digital banking has become the primary way many members engage with their credit unions. These interactions are typically quicker and more convenient than traveling to a physical branch or an...
