Connected Devices news and trends

Android Update to Feature New Animations and Live Updates
Google // May 13, 2025

Google’s Android operating system is set to get one of its biggest updates in years. 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...

76% of Consumers Own 4 or More Connected Devices
Connected Economy // March 24, 2025

The digital landscape is dictating how consumers choose to pay, with a clear divergence emerging between tech-embracing early adopters and those content with more basic connectivity, according to a new report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

AI is Driving a Smart Glasses Boom. Will It Last?
Wearables // February 05, 2025

A decade after the debut of the original Google Glass — frame-only glasses with a small computer in the place of lenses — a new wave of next-generation smart glasses has emerged. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Samsung Doubles Down on AI and Smart Home Tech for 2025
Earnings // February 03, 2025

On the heels of mixed results from its fourth-quarter and full-year performance, the 2025 outlook from Samsung officials includes focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and smart home technologies to drive growth amid challenging market conditions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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76% of Consumers Own 4 or More Connected Devices

March 24, 2025
The digital landscape is dictating how consumers choose to pay, with a clear divergence emerging between tech-embracing early adopters and those content with more basic connectivity, according to a new report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Apple’s AI-Powered Smart Home Hub May Be Able to Order Groceries

November 14, 2024
Apple’s reported upcoming artificial intelligence (AI)-powered display, launching as early as March, could shake up the connected device market by giving the tech giant its first central command center to drive...

85% Say Connected Devices Make Multitasking Easier at Work

March 07, 2024
Chances are pretty good that you are reading this article while you are at work. And although your boss may not be thrilled to hear that, in all likelihood, your...

Smartphones, Smart TVs Drive Surge in Connected Device Ownership in 2023

December 27, 2023
The adoption of connected devices, including smartphones, smart TVs and voice-controlled assistants, surged in 2023, indicating an increasing reliance on technology to streamline everyday activities.  Get the Full Story Complete...

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Android Update to Feature New Animations and Live Updates

May 13, 2025
Google’s Android operating system is set to get one of its biggest updates in years. 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 […]

Report: Apple Shelves Mac-Connected AR Glasses Project

January 31, 2025
Apple has reportedly shut down plans to develop augmented reality glasses connected to its computers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Report: Apple Developing AI-Powered Smart Home Device

November 12, 2024
Apple will reportedly announce a device in a new product category — one that brings together artificial intelligence, apps and smart home functions — as early as March. Get the Full...

Meta Testing Experiential Retail to Sell Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

November 11, 2024
Meta is promoting its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses at a Meta Lab pop-up store in Los Angeles that lets visitors experience the glasses firsthand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...