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Talabat Races to Top of PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Aggregators 
Talabat Races to Top of PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Aggregators 
November 10, 2023  |  Aggregators

In this edition of PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Aggregators, there has been a lot of movement. We have a new No. 1 this month, as...

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Lyft Doubles Down on Rides as Uber Focuses on Growing Memberships
Lyft Doubles Down on Rides as Uber Focuses on Growing Memberships
November 10, 2023  |  Ridesharing

It’s commonplace to mention Uber and Lyft in the same breath in any conversation about the great travel snapback. As earnings reports through the past...

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4 in 10 BNPL Shoppers Use It at Least Once a Month
4 in 10 BNPL Shoppers Use It at Least Once a Month
November 10, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has gained popularity in recent years among consumers and merchants alike. The payment method allows consumers to obtain goods and...

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Report: Microsoft Reverses Temporary Block on Employee Access to ChatGPT
Report: Microsoft Reverses Temporary Block on Employee Access to ChatGPT
November 10, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Microsoft reportedly blocked employee access to ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI and backed by Microsoft, for about an hour on Thursday (Nov. 9). The decision...

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Chicory: Albertsons, Others Can Drive off-Site eGrocery With Shoppable Content
Chicory: Albertsons, Others Can Drive off-Site eGrocery With Shoppable Content
November 10, 2023  |  eCommerce

By partnering with major grocers such as Albertsons, contextual commerce platform Chicory is expanding eGrocery audiences, enabling retailers to reach new customers across more parts of their web...

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Companies Seek Regulator Guidance in Help Developing AI Products
Companies Seek Regulator Guidance in Help Developing AI Products
November 10, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence isn’t changing just one thing; it is changing everything. Companies in safety-critical areas like finance, healthcare and the security sector are moving carefully...

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Brick-and-Mortar Showroom Drives Demand for Amazon’s AWS Cloud-Computing Business
Brick-and-Mortar Showroom Drives Demand for Amazon’s AWS Cloud-Computing Business
November 10, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon Web Services’ opening of its Builder Studio in New York City earlier this fall reportedly signals a shift in the traditional enterprise software sales...

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1 in 3 Consumers Would Use Online Bank Transfers for Rewards
1 in 3 Consumers Would Use Online Bank Transfers for Rewards
November 10, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Online bank transfers, also known as pay-by-bank transfers, can be used to pay recurring bills and are the third most frequently used for this purpose...

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LensCrafters, e.l.f. Harness Roblox to Merchandise Ideas, Not Just Products 
LensCrafters, e.l.f. Harness Roblox to Merchandise Ideas, Not Just Products 
November 10, 2023  |  Retail

Brands are realizing that virtual platforms offer more than just a storefront for pushing products — they’re seeing the potential for spaces to merchandise ideas.  ...

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