Weekender news and trends

Search Is Having Its New Haircut, New Me Moment
The Weekender // January 31, 2026

Search used to be a simple transaction: you typed “best tacos near me,” the internet shrugged, and 10 blue links politely fought to the death. Now search is more like a conversation with a caffeinated concierge who answers your question, summarizes three articles you didn’t...

The Great Interface Migration: Why Your Jacket Is the New Smartphone
Technology // January 24, 2026

Your phone has been hogging the spotlight for years. Now your jacket wants a speaking role, preferably mic’d up and artificial intelligence-assisted. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Hot Mics and Hard Truths: Inside the Chaos of Earnings Season
Earnings // January 17, 2026

If you’ve ever wondered what modern capitalism sounds like, it’s not a trading floor or a Silicon Valley pitch deck. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Inside the NFL’s Strategy to Monetize Every Second of Super Bowl Week
Retail // January 10, 2026

The Super Bowl has always been a game. 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...

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PYMNTS’ Data-Driven Journey Through Payments Innovation

October 19, 2024
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3 Strikes and Cashiers Are Out at the New Ball Game

March 30, 2024
Baseball is back, and this year, more stadiums are tapping frictionless checkout to cut labor costs while meeting fans’ demand to spend as little time out of their seats as possible....

Can Selfridges’ Play on Nostalgia Revive the Yellow Pages?

September 09, 2023
When was the last time you saw the Yellow Pages? Probably in 2019, since that was the last time it was published. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Top News In Payments: Amazon PayCode Comes To The US; Plaid Releases New Developer Tools

September 19, 2019
Today in the payments news roundup, Amazon PayCode is rolling out in the United States to make it easier for shoppers to pay with cash. Also, Plaid is launching new...