Новости за 30.08.2024

Magic raised $320 million from a group of investors that includes former Google CEO Eric Schmidt to build an artificial intelligence coworker for AI research and code generation, the company said in a Thursday (Aug. 29) blog post. The investment brings the total amount the company has raised to $465 million, according to the post. […]

Wirex has launched its mainnet, making its decentralized payment method, Wirex Pay, live and ready to use. This blockchain-based payment method allows users to make transactions using cryptocurrencies at more than 80 million merchants in more than 200 countries, the company said in a Wednesday (Aug. 28) press release. “With the mainnet now live, Wirex Pay is […]

California’s newly passed artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill could dramatically alter the landscape of AI development and deployment, with far-reaching implications for tech giants, eCommerce platforms and startups alike as the industry grapples with stringent new regulations aimed at mitigating AI risks. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 1047, now awaits a final procedural vote […]

Bridge reportedly raised $40 million to support its efforts to build a stablecoin-based payments platform designed to simplify global money movement. The funding brings the total amount the company has raised to $58 million, CoinDesk reported Friday (Aug. 30), citing a paywalled article by Fortune. The startup has raised venture funding from Sequoia, Ribbit, Index, […]

Amid escalating competitive pressures, Ulta Beauty is facing a challenging retail environment that impacted its store performance in the second quarter, according to earnings results. Although the beauty sector remains strong, the rapid influx of new competitors has challenged Ulta’s ability to sustain its market share, particularly in the prestige beauty category. During the company’s […]

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries, tech companies are racing to build greener data centers that slash energy costs without sacrificing performance. Firms like Sustainable Metal Cloud (SMC) are at the forefront of this shift, developing cooling solutions for data centers that are trying to cut energy while boosting computing power. These advancements come as […]

Contemporary businesses operate in an era marked by surging cyberthreats and data breaches. That’s according to a Thursday (Aug. 29) joint cybersecurity advisory by the FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and other federal agencies that revealed ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group RansomHub breached over 200 victims in the United States alone over the past […]

Apple’s search deal with Google reportedly could be impacted by a potential Apple investment in OpenAI. Under a current deal between the two companies, Google pays Apple to be the default search engine on iOS devices, according to a Friday (Aug. 30) report by Seeking Alpha. This longstanding agreement adds billions of dollars and several percentage points of […]

Singapore is considering a bill that would allow police to order banks to temporarily prevent people from sending money to scammers. The country’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is seeking public comment on the proposed Protection from Scams Bill after seeing that some victims of scams voluntarily transfer money even after being warned by police, […]

Amazon is turning to Anthropic’s artificial intelligence (AI) model Claude to power the revamped version of its voice assistant, Alexa, according to sources familiar with the matter. The new version of Alexa, called “Remarkable,” is set to be released in October and will utilize generative AI to answer complex queries. Amazon plans to charge a […]

Beyond the balance sheet, loyalty is the primary currency restaurant and hospitality operators survive on. But it’s not just the loyalty of their customers that keeps restaurants in business — it is the loyalty and dependability of their workers, which is undergoing a transformation as innovations like instant digital payouts help address long-standing challenges within […]

Accounts payable (AP) departments are due for an upgrade. Burdened by cumbersome paper-based systems and incompatible technology stacks in the face of rising business-to-business (B2B) payment volumes, outdated AP processes are becoming a costly sticking point. Now businesses are looking to automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to provide more streamlined, efficient and secure solutions. The […]

The healthcare sector, often burdened by slow and cumbersome payment processes, is undergoing a transformation aimed at alleviating financial strains. With a high volume of transactions and intricate billing systems, delays in payments have become a pressing issue, impacting cash flow and operational efficiency. A PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Critical Care: Healing Healthcare With Real-Time Payments,” […]

The rise of technology requires a careful balance between innovation and risk management, i2c Chief Client Officer Serena Smith writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “Beyond the Horizon: How to Identify Unexpected Threats That Could Impact Your Business.”   As we move forward into the second half of the year, the payments industry continues to […]

It was a solid week for the Fintech IPO Index as Affirm, Bill.com and cloud-based digital banking provider Alkami led the group of 100 companies to a 3.6% gain for the week, closing the month of August at break-even as earnings season comes to a close. Among the notable performances for the week that impacted their […]

Businesses of all sizes are finding themselves at the crossroads of innovation and tradition. And they are choosing to embrace innovation rather than stand still and fall behind. In a era marked by rapid technological advancements and evolving regulation, companies of all sizes must adapt to stay competitive. PYMNTS is tracking the latest advances shaping […]

David Singleton said in a post on LinkedIn that he is stepping down as chief technology officer (CTO) at Stripe after seven years to start his own company. Singleton will be succeeded by Stripe Deputy CTO Rahul Patil and will remain at Stripe until October to support the transition, according to the post. Reached for comment by PYMNTS, […]

The financial results for four major retailers — Kohl’s, Burlington Stores, Dollar General and Five Below — in the second quarter of 2024 highlighted a range of performances and strategic responses. From growth and resilience to challenges and adjustments, their fiscal performances provide insights into how they are navigating the evolving retail environment.  Kohl’s Repositions to […]

For Best Buy CEO Corie Barry, elevating the customer experience is paramount. Despite recent challenges in the home theater, gaming and appliances categories, Barry is steering the company toward a more personalized and engaging shopping journey. “We are focused on sharpening our customer experiences,” Barry said Thursday (Aug. 29) during the company’s second-quarter earnings call. “We […]