Big Tech news and trends

The CEO Job Is Easy. Just Ask a CEO.
Big Tech // May 30, 2026

Every so often, a person with a security detail, a compensation committee and five admins emerges to tell the rest of us that the top job is actually fairly straightforward. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Google Appeals Court Decision on Search Monopoly
Google // May 24, 2026

Google is reportedly appealing a court ruling that found it held an online search monopoly. 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,...

Big Tech’s Personal AI Agents Are Coming for the to-Do List
Artificial Intelligence // May 06, 2026

Google and Meta are building personal artificial intelligence agents, moving at the same time toward the same idea of an assistant that operates in the background, handles tasks without being asked twice, and gets sharper at anticipating needs the longer it runs. Get the Full...

Apple Plans to Turn Devices Into AI Platforms
Apple // May 05, 2026

Apple plans to offer third-party artificial intelligence models alongside its own in-house models, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (May 5), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Interviews & Exclusives
Economist Michael Noel Challenges How Regulators Police Big Tech

December 02, 2025
Consolidation reshapes industries of every size, from manufacturing to retail to digital 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Digital Twins Replace Metaverse Dreams in Manufacturing

August 20, 2025
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Will Visa Deal Give X Money Momentum vs Neobanks?

January 28, 2025
Elon Musk’s bid to make X into the “everything app” may have gotten a bit of a boost — where the newly-announced pact with Visa is a significant “something” on...

OpenAI’s Shift to For-Profit Model Changes the Game for AI Competition

September 30, 2024
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is reportedly considering transitioning to a for-profit model. This strategic pivot is reshaping the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, raising questions about the future of AI...

Quick Reads
Amazon and Google Face Tougher Cloud Rules in Europe

June 01, 2026
Europe reportedly wants tougher criteria for bidding on government cloud projects. 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 agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Google Appeals Court Decision on Search Monopoly

May 24, 2026
Google is reportedly appealing a court ruling that found it held an online search monopoly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Apple Plans to Turn Devices Into AI Platforms

May 05, 2026
Apple plans to offer third-party artificial intelligence models alongside its own in-house models, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (May 5), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Meta’s Business AI Handling 10 Million Weekly Conversations

April 30, 2026
Meta has seen a surge in business users employing its artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...