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Nvidia Aims to Redefine Commerce With AI Chips
artificial intelligence // March 19, 2024

Nvidia’s latest chips could help transform the commerce industry by enabling AI applications to run faster and more efficiently, experts say.  The B200 GPU, announced Monday (March 18) at Nvidia’s annual developers conference during a keynote by CEO Jensen Huang, is a computer chip that can deliver...

Some Apple Vision Pro Users Complain of Discomfort, Lack of ‘Killer App’
Apple // February 15, 2024

Apple’s Vision Pro headset has made waves in the tech community, but early feedback reportedly suggests that some users are encountering difficulties with the $3,500 device. Comfort, headaches and eye strain are among the primary reasons prompting early adopters to return their headsets, The Verge reported Thursday (Feb. 15)....

This Week in AI: Connected Commerce, Keyboards and the Law
Artificial Intelligence // January 05, 2024

2023 was generative artificial intelligence’s (AI) big launch party — and now we’re in 2024. The year is already shaping up to be one where businesses increasingly leverage the technology to gain new efficiencies. PYMNTS Intelligence spent much of 2023 investigating AI’s enterprise-grade applications, as well as talking with...

Is a Gen AI-Powered Connected Device in the Cards?
artificial intelligence // September 27, 2023

A holistic user experience considers every aspect of a product. Think about Apple’s iPhone and computer products. By establishing them as hardware platforms running the company’s own proprietary iOS software, the Cupertino-based tech giant was able to cement a consistent and controlled experience for its...

Interviews & Exclusives
Is a Gen AI-Powered Connected Device in the Cards?

September 27, 2023
A holistic user experience considers every aspect of a product. Think about Apple’s iPhone and computer products. By establishing them as hardware platforms running the company’s own proprietary iOS software, the Cupertino-based tech giant was able to cement a consistent and controlled experience for its users.  Today, Apple is the most valuable company in the […]

For Merchants, Why Real-Time Payments Are Not Ready For Prime Time

October 15, 2019
The year 2020 is nearly upon us. The shift to real-time payments has yet to keep up with the anticipation — with a notable lack of traction among merchants. Sarah Adams,...

Moving Beyond Tokenization’s ‘Automagic’ Buzz

August 10, 2018
Beware complacency in anything, but especially in data security. Technology has a way of lulling people into a false sense of security, promising a “set it and forget it” process...

Quick Reads
Microsoft Launches AI-Optimized Devices for Business Users

March 21, 2024
Microsoft has announced the launch of two new devices designed exclusively for business users: the Surface Pro 10 for Business and the Surface Laptop 6 for Business. These devices are the first in the Surface lineup to be optimized for artificial intelligence (AI), featuring the new Copilot key on their keyboards for accelerated access to […]

Some Apple Vision Pro Users Complain of Discomfort, Lack of ‘Killer App’

February 15, 2024
Apple’s Vision Pro headset has made waves in the tech community, but early feedback reportedly suggests that some users are encountering difficulties with the $3,500 device. Comfort, headaches and eye strain are...

Apple Reportedly Slashes Vision Pro Glasses Production Forecast

July 03, 2023
Apple has apparently scaled back its production forecast for its mixed-reality headset amid manufacturing troubles. Also on hold: plans for a more affordable version of the $3,500 Vision Pro headset,...

Adyen Goes In-Store With Two New POS Terminals

September 23, 2022
Amsterdam-based global payments company Adyen has launched two point-of-sale (POS) terminals — the NYC1 and AMS1. The new devices are both mobile and lightweight and can accept in-person payments for...