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Report: Apple to Introduce AI-Enhanced Smart Glasses in Late 2026
Apple // May 22, 2025

Apple reportedly plans to introduce artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced smart glasses that would compete with Meta’s Ray-Bans. 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...

Report: Apple Removes Robotics Unit From Purview of AI Chief
Apple // April 24, 2025

Apple is reportedly making another organizational change as it aims to accelerate the development of its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

OpenAI Opens New AI Voice Capability to Third-Party Developers
artificial intelligence // October 01, 2024

OpenAI is expanding access to its real-time voice assistant technology, allowing businesses and developers to integrate the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool into their own applications, Bloomberg reported.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Google Reports 2 Million Developers Building With Its GenAI Solutions
artificial intelligence // September 24, 2024

Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) model Gemini is being put to work by companies in a variety of ways, delivering answers, recommendations and new capabilities to both customers and employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
Waiting for Alexa: When Will Amazon Strike Up the AI Conversation?

May 22, 2024
Someday — and it may be soon — conversations with Amazon’s automated voice assistant Alexa may cost money. Amazon has been clear about its intentions to charge a subscription for a tiered Alexa service since last September. But improvements to voice technology driven by artificial intelligence (AI) may force the issue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this […]

Thirty Percent of US Millennials Use a Voice Assistant to Pay Bills

October 24, 2023
The Voice Economy is gaining momentum as consumers turn to voice technology for a variety of tasks.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Multilingual AI Assistants Boost Voice Tech Appeal Despite Uneven Adoption

October 17, 2023
Is your smart voice assistant speaking your language? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Alexa Goes Everywhere and Amazon Adds Generative AI to Marketplace Search 

May 17, 2023
It was only a matter of time before Amazon ramped up the race to build a better voice-driven artificial intelligence (AI) experience versus a field of serious competitors, and the eCommerce...

Quick Reads
Anthropic Begins Adding Voice Mode to AI Assistant Claude

May 27, 2025
Anthropic has begun rolling out voice mode in beta for its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Claude. 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 […]

Report: Apple to Introduce AI-Enhanced Smart Glasses in Late 2026

May 22, 2025
Apple reportedly plans to introduce artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced smart glasses that would compete with Meta’s Ray-Bans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Report: Apple Removes Robotics Unit From Purview of AI Chief

April 24, 2025
Apple is reportedly making another organizational change as it aims to accelerate the development of its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

OpenAI Opens New AI Voice Capability to Third-Party Developers

October 01, 2024
OpenAI is expanding access to its real-time voice assistant technology, allowing businesses and developers to integrate the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool into their own applications, Bloomberg reported.  Get the Full...