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March Madness May Be on TV, but AI Is Taking Over Gameplay
artificial intelligence // March 26, 2026

As March Madness draws millions of viewers to screens across the U.S., artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping how college sports operate, from game strategy to recruiting and the economics of athlete endorsements. What plays out on the court is increasingly influenced by systems that analyze,...

Health Ring Firm Oura in Talks to Launch IPO
IPO // March 25, 2026

Health ring maker Oura has reportedly begun interviewing bankers to help it go public. 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...

Apple Set to Announce AI-Native Hardware to Unlock New Services Revenue
Apple // March 01, 2026

Apple is expected to debut several products this week amid anticipation for new artificial intelligence releases. 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...

Meta Looks to Take on Apple With First Smartwatch
Wearables // February 19, 2026

Meta has reportedly resurrected its smartwatch project, aiming to release the device this year. 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....

Interviews & Exclusives
Meta Says It’s Solving AR Experiences — Who Will Solve AR Payments?

September 30, 2024
Will consumers one day wear commerce on their faces? 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 communications from PYMNTS and to […]

Meta Explains Why Smart Eyewear Will Finally Have Its Moment

September 19, 2024
The augmented reality and smart tech wearable market is heating up as Google, Snap, and Meta have recently either unveiled products or announced partnerships to develop wearables and adding artificial...

Apple’s Services Segment Grows, But AI Still Remains a ‘Show Me’ Story

August 01, 2024
Apple’s latest quarter showed some resilience in services growth – and management noted the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to help transform the company’s efforts to build out its ecosystem....

Smarter Wearables Highlight Demand for Real-Time Fitness Data

March 07, 2024
Led by names like Google, Apple and Samsung, the wearables category of the connected economy has become a study in contradictions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Quick Reads
Meta Aims to Share Brick-and-Mortar Success Stories With Wearables Retailers

March 30, 2026
Meta aims to share what it learns at its Meta Lab stores with the retailers of its artificial intelligence (AI)- and virtual reality (VR)-enabled wearables, Retail TouchPoints reported Monday (March 30). 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 […]

Health Ring Firm Oura in Talks to Launch IPO

March 25, 2026
Health ring maker Oura has reportedly begun interviewing bankers to help it go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Apple Set to Announce AI-Native Hardware to Unlock New Services Revenue

March 01, 2026
Apple is expected to debut several products this week amid anticipation for new artificial intelligence releases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Meta Looks to Take on Apple With First Smartwatch

February 19, 2026
Meta has reportedly resurrected its smartwatch project, aiming to release the device this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...