Amazon is planning to offer internet service to areas with poor coverage globally by the end of the year, a move that could bring in billions of dollars in new revenue just from the consumer market alone, according to analysts. Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched low...
As natural disasters grow in frequency and severity, the cost to insurers is becoming unsustainable. Global insurance giant AXA is using artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) and digital twins to manage claims without pulling out of the market. Pierre du Rostu, CEO of...
Early stumbles in self-checkout are giving way to a new era of self-service commerce powered by artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, reshaping retail and unlocking new opportunities for businesses. The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Commerce Transformed: How AI and IoT Are Rebooting Self-Service Retail,”...
We get a lot of press releases here at PYMNTS. We consider all of them, and some are more newsworthy than others. But this one really got our attention. This past week, Diebold Nixdorf made headlines with its announcement of successfully installing two new automated...
June 12, 2025
Early stumbles in self-checkout are giving way to a new era of self-service commerce powered by artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, reshaping retail and unlocking new opportunities for businesses. The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Commerce Transformed: How AI and IoT Are Rebooting Self-Service Retail,” a collaboration with Cantaloupe, found that consumer demand for frictionless, […]
January 27, 2025
When it rains, it pours, especially for middle-market companies caught in the crosshairs of uncertainty. Sandwiched between a competitive landscape full of startups with agility and large corporations with deep...
January 09, 2025
Digital transformation is a double-edged sword. From cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT) to artificial intelligence-driven analytics and real-time payment systems, the connectivity ushered in by technological advances has...
November 04, 2024
From touchless digital payments experiences to connected vehicles, technology provides opportunities for innovation and collaboration across many industries, including payments. Connected devices offer consumers the ability to quickly adopt digital...
August 07, 2025
The Browser Company reportedly debuted a Pro subscription for its artificial intelligence-integrated web browser, Dia. This plan costs $20 per month and offers unlimited access to Dia’s AI-powered chat and skills features, TechCrunch reported Thursday (Aug. 7), adding that the move means free users will now face usage limits on AI features. The company hasn’t […]
January 07, 2025
The United States government is launching its cybersecurity labeling program for consumer internet-connected devices. The Cyber Trust Mark, first announced in 2023, will be “open for business” this year, the...
February 14, 2024
Somos unveiled an Internet of Things identity management service designed to safeguard businesses’ IoT assets. The new SomosID aims to provide businesses with a registry for their IoT assets, enhancing...
January 16, 2024
Microsoft and Vodafone have launched a $1.5 billion payments and AI-focused collaboration. The partnership will see the companies employ Microsoft’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance Vodafone’s customer experience, Microsoft...
