Acquisitions
Amazon Targets Consumer Robotics Market With Fauna Acquisition
March 25, 2026

Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, a firm that designs and assembles humanoid robots that can be used around people and are likely to be marketed to consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Fraud Prevention
Consumer Fraud Losses Quintupled Since 2020, FTC Says
March 25, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 3 million fraud reports from consumers in 2025, and those consumers reported $15.9 billion in losses, an official told a congressional committee Wednesday (March 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Legal
California Jury Finds Meta and YouTube Designed Platforms to Be Addictive
March 25, 2026

There could be more settlements of lawsuits alleging that social media companies design their platforms to be addictive following the success of such a lawsuit in a California court on Wednesday (March 25), The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Apple
Apple Brings Age Verification to iPhones in the UK
March 25, 2026

British iPhone users will reportedly have to verify their age to access many Apple services. 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,...

Personnel
Velera Picks Longtime Exec Brian Caldarelli as CEO
March 25, 2026

Credit union service organization (CUSO) Velera is getting a new chief executive. 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...

Ridesharing
Lyft Offers Drivers Additional Cash Back Amid Rising Gas Prices
March 25, 2026

Lyft has announced a 60-day program designed to provide relief to Lyft drivers who are facing rising gas prices. 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...

Bank Regulation
Private Credit Sector Could Benefit From New Bank Capital Rules
March 25, 2026

New capital rules for U.S. banks could reportedly boost the private credit space. 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....

Taxes
As Tax Deadline Approaches, Consumers Are Going to AI Before Filing
March 25, 2026

As the April 15 tax filing deadline draws near, a notable behavioral shift is underway. Consumers who once turned to TurboTax or a CPA as their first resource are now opening ChatGPT, Google Gemini or Claude to ask whether they qualify for the home office...

Meta
Meta Aims to Share AI Intelligence With Small Business Users
March 25, 2026

Meta is reportedly launching a program to support artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among small businesses. 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,...