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Artificial Intelligence
Honeywell Sees Physical AI Gain Foothold in Business World
January 27, 2026

Tech conglomerate Honeywell is seeing artificial intelligence play a larger role in the physical world, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday (Jan. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Social Commerce
95% of Shoppers Research Influencer Picks Before Buying
January 27, 2026

Influencer marketing has become a routine part of shopping, but its real power lies less in persuasion and more in starting the process. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
Nike to Cut 775 Distribution Center Jobs While Increasing Use of Automation
January 26, 2026

Nike plans to cut 775 employees, primarily from its distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi, as it accelerates its use of automation at those centers, CNBC reported Monday (Jan. 26), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Fintech Investments
Zerohash Eyes $1.5 Billion Valuation After Exiting Mastercard Deal
January 26, 2026

Blockchain infrastructure firm Zerohash is in discussions to raise $250 million, CoinDesk reported Monday (Jan. 26). 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...

Fintech Investments
Float Raises $73 Million for Canada-Focused Working Capital Tools
January 26, 2026

Canada-based business finance platform Float Financial raised nearly 100 million Canadian dollars (about $73 million) in new funding, according to a Monday (Jan. 26) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Startups Hit Unicorn Status at Seed Stage
January 26, 2026

The artificial intelligence (AI) funding boom shows no signs of slowing as deep tech startups capture massive capital even before major product launches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Investments
Mine Raises $14 Million and Launches AI Personal Finance Agent
January 26, 2026

Mine, a personal finance company for young adults, has raised $14 million in new funding. 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,...

Investments
Prediction Market Interest Soars as Crypto Sector Cools
January 26, 2026

As the cryptocurrency sector cools, one-time token traders are predicting big things from prediction markets. 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,...

Payments Innovation
There’s a New Standards War Brewing Around Identity, Data and Payments
January 26, 2026

The modern economy is running on integration debt. 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 completing this form, you...