PYMNTS News

This Week in AI: Chatbots, the CIA and Limitless Voice
This Week in AI: Chatbots, the CIA and Limitless Voice
September 29, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

The fastest human can’t even sniff the 50 mile-per-hour (mph) top speed of a gazelle.  But on a level field, even the fastest gazelle will...

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Supreme Court to Decide If Swipe Fee Challenge Can Proceed
Supreme Court to Decide If Swipe Fee Challenge Can Proceed
September 29, 2023  |  Legal

The U.S. Supreme Court has reportedly agreed to hear an appeal from a convenience store regarding the timeliness of its lawsuit challenging a Federal Reserve...

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Airbnb and Booking.com Take Control of Provider Ranking of Travel Apps
Airbnb and Booking.com Take Control of Provider Ranking of Travel Apps
September 29, 2023  |  Travel Payments

As the travel industry continues to evolve, the PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Travel Apps offers insights into the top movers and shakers. There are ties,...

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Coinbase CEO Criticizes Chase UK Ban on Crypto Transactions
Coinbase CEO Criticizes Chase UK Ban on Crypto Transactions
September 29, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has reportedly criticized J.P. Morgan Chase’s decision to block crypto-related transactions in its U.K. digital banking subsidiary, Chase UK. Armstrong said that private companies should not...

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Strava Continues to Lead PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Fitness Apps
Strava Continues to Lead PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Fitness Apps
September 29, 2023  |  Fitness

Each month, PYMNTS delves into the world of health and fitness tech, assessing related apps based on criteria such as usability, performance, versatility and their...

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California Fast-Food Workers to Receive $20 an Hour Minimum Wage
California Fast-Food Workers to Receive $20 an Hour Minimum Wage
September 29, 2023  |  Economy

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new bill into law that raises the minimum wage for fast-food workers in the state to $20 an...

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Wonder to Acquire Blue Apron, Create ‘Mealtime Super App’
Wonder to Acquire Blue Apron, Create ‘Mealtime Super App’
September 29, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Blue Apron, a provider of meal kits, has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Wonder Group, a company focused on at-home dining...

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Bankman-Fried Trades Cargo Shorts for Trousers as Trial Looms
Bankman-Fried Trades Cargo Shorts for Trousers as Trial Looms
September 29, 2023  |  Legal

The biggest white collar trial of the past 15 years starts next Tuesday (Oct. 3). And the defendant, Sam Bankman-Fried — the famously frumpled co-founder...

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Inflation Slows but Still Outpaces Disposable Income Headed Into Holiday Shopping Season
Inflation Slows but Still Outpaces Disposable Income Headed Into Holiday Shopping Season
September 29, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation is slowing, according to the latest official data. But it may not make a difference in the lives of the roughly 60% of consumers...

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