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Chinese Tech Firm Honor Debuts Humanoid Robot and Robot Phone

March 01, 2026
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Google Battles Worldwide Network of China-Linked Hackers
Cybersecurity // February 25, 2026

Google has reportedly disrupted a hacking group that breached dozens of organizations in 42 countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Alipay’s AI Payment and Health Apps Top 100 Million Users
Mobile Applications // February 23, 2026

Alipay’s artificial intelligence payment and health apps each have more than 100 million users, according to a Monday (Feb. 23) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Ant Group Centers Growth Strategy on AI Healthcare
Healthcare // February 11, 2026

Ant Group plans to offer artificial intelligence-powered health services to most of China’s 1.4 billion people within three years, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Feb. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

China Looks to Become Leader in Humanoid Robots Sector
artificial intelligence // February 08, 2026

China is reportedly stepping up efforts to gain dominance in the humanoid robotics space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Interviews & Exclusives
Amazon and Walmart Overhaul Supply Chains as China Tariffs Bite

April 11, 2025
When Walmart, the largest retailer in the U.S., abruptly withdrew its first-quarter operating income guidance last week, the message was unmistakable: the tariff storm is shaking the foundations of retail planning. The announcement, citing the need to maintain pricing flexibility amid newly implemented tariffs, is emblematic of the intense pressure facing multinational retailers in a […]

Trump’s Tariff Freeze: What Could Have Happened if They Stayed in Place?

April 10, 2025
Hate to say you read it here first, but here’s a prescient quote left on the cutting room floor from PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster’s interview with QED Investors partner Amias...

DeepSeek Day Two: Focus Turns to Enterprise AI Adoption

January 28, 2025
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek’s deeply discounted foundation models could herald lower prices for businesses seeking to adopt AI — by removing one of the biggest blockers to enterprise deployment. Get...

DeepSeek Open-Source Model Could Shake Up Enterprise AI

January 27, 2025
Shares of Nvidia, the darling stock of the generative AI boom, are down 15.3% in midday trading on Monday (Jan. 27) as Wall Street grapples with the revelation that it...

Quick Reads
Chinese Tech Firm Honor Debuts Humanoid Robot and Robot Phone

March 01, 2026
Chinese device marker Honor has reportedly introduced a humanoid robot and “robot phone.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Google Battles Worldwide Network of China-Linked Hackers

February 25, 2026
Google has reportedly disrupted a hacking group that breached dozens of organizations in 42 countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Alipay’s AI Payment and Health Apps Top 100 Million Users

February 23, 2026
Alipay’s artificial intelligence payment and health apps each have more than 100 million users, according to a Monday (Feb. 23) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Ant Group Centers Growth Strategy on AI Healthcare

February 11, 2026
Ant Group plans to offer artificial intelligence-powered health services to most of China’s 1.4 billion people within three years, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Feb. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the...