Google Rolls Out AI Voice Assistant for Homes
Google is replacing its nearly decade-old Google Assistant with a chatbot that is smarter and more intuitive, powered…
Embedded Finance, AI and Partner Enablement
August is delivering more than earnings reports and market noise. Across banking, FinTech, logistics and commercial services, a…
Digital Wallet Use Jumps to 16% of Online Purchases
The digital landscape has seemingly leveled the playing field for online shopping across generations. However, what consumers are…
FTC Sues LA Fitness Over Gym Cancellation Tactics
Fitness International, the operator of LA Fitness and other gym chains, said Wednesday (Aug. 20) that it will…
Character.AI Explores Sale or New Funding Amid Rising Costs
Character.AI is weighing its options between a potential sale or raising new capital, sources told The Information. The…
InCode Acquires AuthenticID to Combat AI-Driven Fraud
The deal, according to a Tuesday (Aug. 19) news release, is aimed at tapping into a digital identity market projected…
Softbank Builds on AI Investments With $2 Billion Intel Partnership
Japanese conglomerate SoftBank is making a $2 billion investment into chipmaker Intel. The companies say the new arrangement,…
Digital Wallets Push Gift Cards Into the Mainstream
It’s rare to witness a classic payment instrument not just endure but thrive by reinventing itself. Such is…
UBS Strategists Warn of ‘Overheating Risk’ Around AI Investments
UBS Global Research reportedly advised investors looking at the artificial intelligence industry to keep an eye on overheating…
Meta Eyeing Fourth Revamp of AI Teams in Six Months
Meta is reportedly reconfiguring its AI efforts, the fourth such restructuring in six months. The tech giant’s new…