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The Great Interface Migration: Why Your Jacket Is the New Smartphone
Technology // January 24, 2026

Your phone has been hogging the spotlight for years. Now your jacket wants a speaking role, preferably mic’d up and artificial intelligence-assisted. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Hot Mics and Hard Truths: Inside the Chaos of Earnings Season
Earnings // January 17, 2026

If you’ve ever wondered what modern capitalism sounds like, it’s not a trading floor or a Silicon Valley pitch deck. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Inside the NFL’s Strategy to Monetize Every Second of Super Bowl Week
Retail // January 10, 2026

The Super Bowl has always been a game. 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...

Drones, Diamonds and the Ultra-Extravagant Impulse Buy
The Weekender // January 03, 2026

Somewhere between the last peppermint latte and the first “dry January” seltzer, the consumer psyche performs an elegant pivot: from recovering to romancing. Valentine’s Day is the annual reminder that love may be priceless, but the surrounding ecosystem is extremely price-discoverable, highly shoppable and increasingly optimized for impulse...