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Apple’s AI Catch-Up Plan Turns Siri Into a Gatekeeper
Apple // June 08, 2026

Apple used WWDC 2026 to finally deliver the Siri overhaul it has been promising since 2024. The question underneath the announcement is whether a better Siri changes Apple’s position in the AI race, or whether it simply delays a more uncomfortable reckoning. Get the Full...

Study Finds AI Reshaping Commerce Faster Than Retailers Can Adapt
eCommerce // June 01, 2026

The “Global Digital Shopping Index: The AI-Powered Shopper Has Arrived” shows that retail is moving into a new phase. Consumers are no longer just shopping online or using their phones to check prices. They are using mobile devices across the full shopping journey, from product...

Gemini Adds Grok-Powered Research to Prediction Market Platform
Artificial Intelligence // May 28, 2026

Gemini has added an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered “personalized intelligence center” to its prediction market platform. 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,...

Google Embeds Klarna BNPL Into Gemini AI Conversations
BNPL // May 12, 2026

Google Pay users shopping in Google’s Gemini app or Google Search, including AI Mode, will be able to access Klarna’s flexible payment options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Interviews & Exclusives
Apple’s AI Catch-Up Plan Turns Siri Into a Gatekeeper

June 08, 2026
Apple used WWDC 2026 to finally deliver the Siri overhaul it has been promising since 2024. The question underneath the announcement is whether a better Siri changes Apple’s position in the AI race, or whether it simply delays a more uncomfortable reckoning. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]

The First Chatbot Consumers Try May Be the One They Stick With

January 30, 2026
Consumer use of artificial intelligence is consolidating early. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Apple’s Siri: Once a Pioneer, Now an AI Laggard

March 20, 2025
When Apple’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Siri, debuted in 2011, it was revolutionary for giving users the ability to “talk” to their smartphone. Siri’s capabilities were made possible by machine...

AI’s Leap Year: Smarter, Sharper and Ready to Reshape Everything

December 31, 2024
Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence powerhouses staked their tech claims in 2024, rolling out AI models that solved increasingly complex problems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Quick Reads
Gemini Adds Grok-Powered Research to Prediction Market Platform

May 28, 2026
Gemini has added an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered “personalized intelligence center” to its prediction market platform. 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 […]

Google Embeds Klarna BNPL Into Gemini AI Conversations

May 12, 2026
Google Pay users shopping in Google’s Gemini app or Google Search, including AI Mode, will be able to access Klarna’s flexible payment options. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Gemini AI Makes Google TV Users Content Creators

April 29, 2026
Google TV is adding some artificial intelligence tools for creating, searching and streaming on the big screen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Ulta Beauty Deploys Google-Powered AI Assistant and Agentic Commerce

April 22, 2026
Shoppers looking for beauty products will soon be able to get personalized assistance powered by artificial intelligence on Google surfaces and on Ulta Beauty’s digital properties. Get the Full Story...