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Apple iPhone Air Designer Departs for an AI Startup
Apple // November 18, 2025

The designer who helped create Apple’s iPhone Air has reportedly left the company. 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....

LeCun’s Exit Deals a Blow to Meta’s AI Ambitions Amid Cost Pressures
Artificial Intelligence // November 11, 2025

Meta Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun is preparing to leave the company to launch a new venture focused on foundational artificial intelligence architectures, the Financial Times reported Tuesday (Nov. 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Big Tech’s AI Moves in 6G, Defense and Edge Computing
artificial intelligence // November 06, 2025

Beyond headline-grabbing model launches, this week’s updates show AI moving into infrastructure and operations from IBM’s defense-ready models to Cisco’s edge platform and Nvidia’s work on AI-driven 6G connectivity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Amazon Cuts 15% of HR Jobs as AI Spending Continues
Amazon // October 15, 2025

Amazon is reportedly planning a widespread series of job cuts in various corporate divisions. 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...

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Economics Professor Says Big Tech Consolidation Drives Efficiency

December 02, 2025
Consolidation reshapes industries of every size, from manufacturing to retail to digital markets. 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 […]

Digital Twins Replace Metaverse Dreams in Manufacturing

August 20, 2025
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Will Visa Deal Give X Money Momentum vs Neobanks?

January 28, 2025
Elon Musk’s bid to make X into the “everything app” may have gotten a bit of a boost — where the newly-announced pact with Visa is a significant “something” on...

OpenAI’s Shift to For-Profit Model Changes the Game for AI Competition

September 30, 2024
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is reportedly considering transitioning to a for-profit model. This strategic pivot is reshaping the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, raising questions about the future of AI...

Quick Reads
Apple iPhone Air Designer Departs for an AI Startup

November 18, 2025
The designer who helped create Apple’s iPhone Air has reportedly left the company. 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 […]

Amazon Cuts 15% of HR Jobs as AI Spending Continues

October 15, 2025
Amazon is reportedly planning a widespread series of job cuts in various corporate divisions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Apple Wants EU To Rethink Digital Markets Act

September 25, 2025
Apple is asking Europe’s antitrust regulator to do away with its digital protection rule.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Microsoft Turns to Anthropic in Shift From OpenAI Relationship

September 24, 2025
Is Microsoft’s relationship with its longtime artificial intelligence (AI) partner taking a turn? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...