Новости за 13.01.2024

CES, one of the world’s largest tech shows, can be a bit much with all the groundbreaking unveilings. Even if you dedicate all your time to it, there’s a chance you might overlook some awesome gadgets with the potential to enhance your life. While many reviews emphasize practical technology, what about the most peculiar yet […]

The Producer Price Index (PPI) declined for a third consecutive month in December.  Final demand prices fell 0.1% in December after dropping 0.1% in November and 0.4% in October, in seasonally adjusted figures, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said in a Friday (Jan. 12) press release.  “The December decrease in the index for final demand is attributable […]

Instagram has reportedly told 60 technical program managers that they must find another job at the company or be let go in two months.  The Meta-owned social networking app is eliminating a management layer as part of its parent company’s ongoing efforts to boost efficiency, Seeking Alpha reported Friday (Jan. 12), citing a paywalled article by The Information.  Instagram also reorganized […]

Prometeo, a Uruguay-based FinTech infrastructure company focused on financial institutions in Latin America, has raised $13 million in Series A funding.  The funding round was led by Antler Elevate with participation from new investors PayPal Ventures, Samsung Next and partners from DN Capital, as well as existing backers, Prometeo said in a Friday (Jan. 12) press release emailed to PYMNTS.  The […]

In the payments and financial landscape, staying still often means falling behind.  And falling behind in today’s rapidly digitizing environment can be dangerous.  That’s because traditional security systems are proving to be increasingly vulnerable to attacks from 21st century cyber fraudsters using sophisticated tactics and tools that have been democratized by the rise of novel technologies […]

Ally Financial named its president of dealer financial services, Douglas Timmerman, as its interim CEO. Timmerman will assume the role Feb. 1, following the departure of current CEO Jeffrey J. Brown Jan. 31, the company said in a Friday (Jan. 12) press release. Ally Financial announced in October that Brown would step down early in […]

Constructor launched a generative artificial intelligence-powered AI Shopping Assistant (ASA) for use on eCommerce websites and mobile apps. The new ASA helps shoppers discover and explore products while enabling eCommerce companies to boost engagement and conversions, the company said in a Friday (Jan. 12) press release. “ASA makes suggestions based on detailed requests from a […]

Meal kits represent a significant share of the total retail subscription category, with leading provider HelloFresh reaching a wide audience. By the Numbers The PYMNTS Intelligence report “The Replenish Economy: A Household Supply Deep Dive,” drew on responses from more than 2,000 U.S. consumers in September, aiming to get a better sense of their subscription […]

Citigroup reported a net loss of $1.8 billion for the fourth quarter, attributing that in part to several “notable items.” The items include a special assessment from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) due to the bank failures in 2023, a reserve build associated with transfer risk in Russia and Argentina, pre-tax revenue impact from […]

Albertsons Companies is setting its sights on convenient meal occasions with the launch of ready-to-cook meals, a move that comes as grocers increasingly look to gain share of consumers’ food spending from restaurants. The grocery giant, which has more than 2,200 stores across the country, announced Thursday (Jan. 11) the launch of its new private-label […]