smart technology

Apple Watch Sales Expected to Rise In 2018
Apple Watch Sales Expected to Rise In 2018
February 23, 2018  |  Retail

The Apple Watch has been driving the wearables market – the company saw sales jump 60 percent in 2017, with 16 million units shipped. That’s...

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When It Comes To Jewelry, Smart Can Be Beautiful
When It Comes To Jewelry, Smart Can Be Beautiful
February 19, 2018  |  Retail

Usually the expression “you don’t know what you don’t know” is a warning. It’s meant to keep people, often entrepreneurs, from rushing after an idea,...

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Wells Fargo Customers Can Now Pay With Fitbit Pay
Wells Fargo Customers Can Now Pay With Fitbit Pay
January 12, 2018  |  Payment Methods

Wells Fargo announced Thursday (Jan. 11) that it has inked a partnership with wearables manufacturer Fitbit through which its customers can make purchases using Fitbit...

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Under Armour Unveils New Connected Sneakers
Under Armour Unveils New Connected Sneakers
January 10, 2018  |  Retail

One year after Under Armour launched three pairs of connected running shoes at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the sports apparel giant has unveiled...

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Alexa Gets Friendly With Developers For Wearables
Alexa Gets Friendly With Developers For Wearables
January 05, 2018  |  Amazon

Amazon has rolled out a new Alexa developer kit for on-the-go devices, making it easier for manufacturers to integrate the wildly popular voice assistant into...

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How Philips Lighting Is Working To Light The Path Toward Smart Cities
How Philips Lighting Is Working To Light The Path Toward Smart Cities
October 30, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

Can new streetlights brighten more than just dark streets? In the latest PYMNTS Intelligence of Things (IoT) Tracker, Roger Karner, president of Philips’ U.S. Market...

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Samsung Partners Roll Out Business Wearable Solutions
Samsung Partners Roll Out Business Wearable Solutions
September 12, 2017  |  Mobile

At the Mobile World Congress Americas trade show on Monday, September 11, Samsung Electronics America announced news of several new partner solutions for businesses, which...

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CTA Tests Out Night Game Alerts To Make Commuting Easier During Ballgames
CTA Tests Out Night Game Alerts To Make Commuting Easier During Ballgames
August 18, 2017  |  Mobile

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced news it is testing out a new notification program. Red Line customers commuting from downtown stations can sign up to...

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Lyft Assures Drivers Autonomy Won’t Completely Take Over
Lyft Assures Drivers Autonomy Won’t Completely Take Over
August 15, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Innovation for self-driving cars has rapidly increased over the past few years. With companies like Tesla introducing its Autopilot, many others are jumping onto the...

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