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World’s First Purpose-Built AI Device is a Screenless, Voice-Activated Smartphone 
artificial intelligence // November 09, 2023

The first commercial device purpose-built for the artificial intelligence (AI) era is here. 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....

US Gov’t Sues Firms, Individuals For Fraudulent Robocalls
Security & Fraud // January 29, 2020

A lawsuit by the U.S. government is targeting five companies and three individuals accused of perpetuating hundreds of millions of fraudulent robocalls, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Smartphone App Truecaller Ventures Into Business FinTech Before IPO
B2B Payments // December 23, 2019

As it ponders an IPO in the next two years, Sweden’s caller ID firm Truecaller has been piloting FinTech products to offer credit to small businesses, Bloomberg reported. The startup has been successfully extending credit to small business owners in India, and plans to expand...

Facebook Accuses Cybersecurity Firm Of Using WhatsApp In Malware Attack
Facebook // October 29, 2019

Facebook is filing a lawsuit against NSO Group, an Israeli cybersecurity company, alleging that it hacked WhatsApp users, according to CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Apple’s Anti-Tariff Tactic: Flying 1.5 Million iPhones From India

April 10, 2025
Apple has reportedly flown 600 tons of iPhones into the U.S. in an anti-tariff measure. 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 […]

US Gov’t Sues Firms, Individuals For Fraudulent Robocalls

January 29, 2020
A lawsuit by the U.S. government is targeting five companies and three individuals accused of perpetuating hundreds of millions of fraudulent robocalls, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete...

Facebook Accuses Cybersecurity Firm Of Using WhatsApp In Malware Attack

October 29, 2019
Facebook is filing a lawsuit against NSO Group, an Israeli cybersecurity company, alleging that it hacked WhatsApp users, according to CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

IDnow Lands $40M To Grow Online Identity Verification Service

October 28, 2019
ID verification startup IDnow has received a $40 million growth equity investment from private equity group Corsair Capital, according to reports. Corsair focuses on industries related to financial and business...