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OpenAI Accelerates Device Plan With AI Camera Tech Acquisition

September 14, 2026
OpenAI Glass Imaging
Apple Set to Kick Off Yearslong Device Blitz at Wednesday Event
Apple // September 04, 2026

An Apple event scheduled for Wednesday (Sept. 9), Surprise and Shine, will mark the beginning of the longest series of device releases in the company’s history, Bloomberg reported Friday (Sept. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Samsung Pursues Digital Assets With Crypto Exchange Deal and Stablecoin Push
Cryptocurrency // August 04, 2026

Samsung’s recent announcements that it is adding stablecoin support to new smartphones and that it acquired a stake in cryptocurrency exchange operator Dunamu suggest the company is positioning itself as a leader in stablecoins, CoinDesk reported Tuesday (Aug. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the...

Chinese Smartphone Companies Rework Devices Around AI
Artificial Intelligence // July 19, 2026

Chinese tech companies have begun to rework mobile devices around artificial intelligence. 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...

Mastercard Software Helps Companies Launch Custom Digital Wallets
Mastercard // July 15, 2026

Mastercard has introduced a set of software tools and services designed to make it easier for companies to create digital wallet capabilities on both iOS and Android and add contactless payments to their apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Interviews & Exclusives
Nearly Half of Shoppers Used Mobile for Their Latest Retail Purchase

February 24, 2026
The smartphone is no longer just a shopping tool. It has become the storefront. 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 marketing […]

TrueCar Prepares Dealers for AI-Driven Changes in Car Buying

February 09, 2026
“I think [our] arrogance and disruption got us into trouble,” Scott Painter tells PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster. 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...

Mobile Accounts for 59% of Long-Distance Travel Bookings

October 14, 2025
When it comes to travel, Generation Z consumers and baby boomers, two groups at opposite ends of the digital age spectrum, are behaving more alike than anyone expected. Get the...

Quick Reads
OpenAI Accelerates Device Plan With AI Camera Tech Acquisition

September 14, 2026
OpenAI has acquired Glass Imaging, a startup founded by former Apple employees that is developing artificial intelligence-enhanced cameras for smartphones, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (Sept. 14), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Apple Set to Kick Off Yearslong Device Blitz at Wednesday Event

September 04, 2026
An Apple event scheduled for Wednesday (Sept. 9), Surprise and Shine, will mark the beginning of the longest series of device releases in the company’s history, Bloomberg reported Friday (Sept. 4). Get the Full Story...

Samsung Pursues Digital Assets With Crypto Exchange Deal and Stablecoin Push

August 04, 2026
Samsung’s recent announcements that it is adding stablecoin support to new smartphones and that it acquired a stake in cryptocurrency exchange operator Dunamu suggest the company is positioning itself as...

Chinese Smartphone Companies Rework Devices Around AI

July 19, 2026
Chinese tech companies have begun to rework mobile devices around artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...