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Alphabet Is Rebuilding Search as a Transaction Engine
Earnings // April 29, 2026

A search query that once returned links is now beginning to complete transactions, and Alphabet’s latest results show how quickly that shift is moving from experiment to operating model. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Gemini AI Makes Google TV Users Content Creators
Google // 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 unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

IBM Launches AI and Quantum Hubs in Illinois and Massachusetts
artificial intelligence // April 29, 2026

IBM has announced two new hubs at which it will work on artificial intelligence and quantum computing. 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...

AI Is Fueling Microsoft’s Growth. Can It Sustain the Costs?
Earnings // April 29, 2026

Microsoft is taking a platform approach to artificial intelligence. During the tech giant’s third quarter 2026 earnings call Wednesday (April 29), leadership laid out their bet that in the agentic computing era, value is most likely to accrue to ecosystems rather than standalone products. Get...

Interviews & Exclusives
The Hidden Problem Slowing Community Banks’ Crypto Adoption

April 29, 2026
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How Regional Banks Can Win the Emerging Middle Market Moment

April 29, 2026
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The Data Moat Is Getting an AI Upgrade

April 29, 2026
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49% of Gen Z Say BNPL Shapes Where They Book Travel

April 29, 2026
For younger shoppers, buy now, pay later is not just a way to split a purchase. It is often a factor in where they choose to spend in the first...

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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 unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

IBM Launches AI and Quantum Hubs in Illinois and Massachusetts

April 29, 2026
IBM has announced two new hubs at which it will work on artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

PayPal Reorganizes Around 3 Business Units

April 29, 2026
PayPal Holdings announced a reorganization that includes a new three-business operating model and five leadership appointments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Stripe Scales AI Economic Infrastructure With Google Deal

April 29, 2026
Stripe has partnered with Google to allow businesses to sell to consumers inside Google’s AI Mode and Gemini app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...