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Siri’s Original Co-Designer Says Apple’s ‘Fear of Not Being Perfect’ Hampers Siri Revamp
Siri’s Original Co-Designer Says Apple’s ‘Fear of Not Being Perfect’ Hampers Siri Revamp
March 07, 2025  |  Apple

In 2011, Apple debuted Siri, the world’s first digital assistant embedded in a smartphone. It was revolutionary in its functionality and technology. For the first...

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Early Pay-by-Bank Adopters Poised to Win With Gen Z and Millennials
Early Pay-by-Bank Adopters Poised to Win With Gen Z and Millennials
March 07, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Younger consumers are much more open to trying new payment methods, and payments players must be prepared to offer them the spear-tip mechanisms they crave....

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Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows
Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows
March 07, 2025  |  Retail

The home furnishings market is witnessing a shift, with Amazon gaining ground while Walmart struggles to maintain its share. The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Walmart or...

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All-in-One Platforms Help Insurers Meet Customers Where They Want to Get Paid
All-in-One Platforms Help Insurers Meet Customers Where They Want to Get Paid
March 07, 2025  |  Insurance

Insurance is one of the most complex industries, marked by multiple touch points among several stakeholders — from carriers to customers, claims adjusters to contractors....

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55% of COOs Use GenAI to Improve Data Security
55% of COOs Use GenAI to Improve Data Security
March 07, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

As cyber threats become more sophisticated, chief operating officers (COOs) are turning to generative AI (GenAI) to enhance data security. According to a PYMNTS Intelligence...

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FinTech IPO Index Slips 0.7% as Earnings Roil Stocks
FinTech IPO Index Slips 0.7% as Earnings Roil Stocks
March 07, 2025  |  Fintech Investments

March’s dawn brings with it the last vestiges of earnings season — and for the FinTech IPO Index, key headlines were focused on quarterly reports...

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AI Copilots Give Commercial Insurance a Long-Overdue Makeover
AI Copilots Give Commercial Insurance a Long-Overdue Makeover
March 06, 2025  |  Insurance

The commercial insurance industry, an economic linchpin valued in the hundreds of billions, has long been bogged down by antiquated, paper-based processes. While that should...

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Debit Rewards Platform Broadens Loyalty Rewards Beyond Credit
Debit Rewards Platform Broadens Loyalty Rewards Beyond Credit
March 06, 2025  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Tens of millions of U.S. consumers use debit cards — one of the most popular ways to pay — and in doing so, have been...

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How a ‘Partner-First’ Mindset Forges Bank and FinTech Bonds
How a ‘Partner-First’ Mindset Forges Bank and FinTech Bonds
March 06, 2025  |  Partnerships

The payments ecosystem thrives on collaboration. After all, in a world where consumers expect seamless, one-click experiences, no single player can do it all. Partnerships...

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