Internet of Things

Could Micropayments Be the Next Frontier for B2B Commerce?
Could Micropayments Be the Next Frontier for B2B Commerce?
December 10, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Innovation is continually redefining the parameters of what’s possible in business-to-business (B2B) payments. And across today’s operating landscape, one defined by digital transformation and real-time...

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Meta Launches AI-Powered Ray-Bans for Users in Europe
Meta Launches AI-Powered Ray-Bans for Users in Europe
November 18, 2024  |  Meta

Meta AI says its Ray-Ban smartglasses are now available in four European countries. Beginning Monday (Nov. 18), users in France, Spain, Ireland and Italy can...

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Report: Apple Developing AI-Powered Smart Home Device
Report: Apple Developing AI-Powered Smart Home Device
November 12, 2024  |  Apple

Apple will reportedly announce a device in a new product category — one that brings together artificial intelligence, apps and smart home functions — as early...

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Low-Orbit Economy Could Be High Stakes for Global Money Movement
Low-Orbit Economy Could Be High Stakes for Global Money Movement
June 24, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Access to the connected economy is the first step in contributing to it. And with the news last week that Starlink, a subsidiary of Elon...

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Microsoft ‘Doubles Down’ on Cybersecurity to Safeguard Connected Economy
Microsoft ‘Doubles Down’ on Cybersecurity to Safeguard Connected Economy
April 29, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group, resulting in a $872 million loss to the health insurer, is just one example of the evolving cyberthreat landscape in today’s connected economy. Beyond...

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Kotakt.io Gets $47 Million From Goldman Sachs for AI-Driven Healthcare
Kotakt.io Gets $47 Million From Goldman Sachs for AI-Driven Healthcare
April 16, 2024  |  Investments

Health systems technology firm Kontakt.io has raised $47.5 million to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) solution. “Kontakt.io enables health systems to optimize patient, staff, and resource flows,...

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From Mirrors to Bathrooms, Options for Connected Devices Grow
From Mirrors to Bathrooms, Options for Connected Devices Grow
April 16, 2024  |  Technology

As PYMNTS recently reported, it may not be long before today’s self-guided household vacuum cleaners are replaced by advanced, AI-driven robots that make Roombas look...

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Amazon, Google Back Global Cybersecurity Standard for Smart Home Devices
Amazon, Google Back Global Cybersecurity Standard for Smart Home Devices
March 19, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

In an increasingly interconnected world, the proliferation of connected devices has become ubiquitous, reshaping the way people live, work and interact with technology. From wearable gadgets to...

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AI and Robotics Power Auto Sector’s Smart Manufacturing Drive
AI and Robotics Power Auto Sector’s Smart Manufacturing Drive
March 12, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Traditional manufacturing processes often suffer from inefficiencies, delays and limited visibility into operations. However, with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, Internet of Things...

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