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pymnts. com > amazon > 2026 > amazon-targets-continuous-connectivity-with-globalstar-satellite-network-deal

Amazon Targets Continuous Connectivity With Globalstar Satellite Network Deal

9+ hour, 54+ min ago  (348+ words) The addition of Globalstar's mobile satellite services (MSS) spectrum licenses and capabilities will enable Amazon to deliver continuous connectivity to consumer, enterprise and government customers around the world, including those in remote areas or who move in and out of…...

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pymnts. com > artificial-intelligence-2 > 2026 > how-to-prepare-for-agentic-commerce-without-breaking-digital-identity

How to Prepare for Agentic Commerce Without Breaking Digital Identity

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (572+ words) A fundamental assumption about the internet has broken. Automated traffic now accounts for the majority of online activity, and a growing share of that activity is not malicious but functional. Software agents are booking travel, managing subscriptions, executing purchases, and…...

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pymnts. com > streaming > 2026 > tubi-launches-chatgpt-app-to-end-streaming-search-frustration

Tubi Launches Chat GPT App to End Streaming Search Frustration

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (583+ words) Choosing something to watch can be a chore. Viewers spent an average of 20 minutes searching for their next title in 2025, more than double the time in 2019, turning discovery into a hassle rather than part of the experience. Tubi is betting…...

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pymnts. com > apple > 2026 > apple-still-targets-september-for-first-foldable-phone-release

Apple Still Targets September for First Foldable Phone Release

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (242+ words) The news contradicted a report published earlier Tuesday by Nikkei Asia, which said Apple had run into engineering problems that could delay shipment of the foldable phone. Apple did not immediately reply to PYMNTS" request for comment. According to the…...

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pymnts. com > news > security-and-risk > 2026 > fcc-alleges-voxbeam-enabled-bank-impersonation-robocalls

FCC Alleges Voxbeam Enabled Bank Impersonation Robocalls

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (326+ words) Following its investigation, the FCC has proposed a $4. 5 million fine, according to the release. Voxbeam did not immediately reply to PYMNTS" request for comment. The FCC said in its release that its proposed action, a Notice of Apparent Liability for…...

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pymnts. com > cpi-posts > maine-set-to-become-first-state-to-ban-ai-data-centers

Maine Set to Become First State to Ban AI Data Centers

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (635+ words) The goal of the bill is to give the state a chance to assess the impact of the data center buildout on the environment and utility prices in the state, according to the Wall Street Journal. Maine has some of…...

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pymnts. com > artificial-intelligence-2 > 2026 > the-internets-worst-visitors-are-getting-better-at-their-jobs

The Internet's Worst Visitors Are Getting Better at Their Jobs

2+ week, 18+ hour ago  (488+ words) Bad bots are no longer just a tech nuisance and are now hitting onboarding, logins and fraud controls. Many companies say they trust their bot defenses, but the data shows harmful traffic is still getting through. Stronger identity tools can…...

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pymnts. com > meta > 2026 > meta-tests-instagram-subscription-that-offers-exclusive-features

Meta Tests Instagram Subscription That Offers Exclusive Features

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (297+ words) Meta is testing a premium subscription on Instagram that offers access to exclusive features, Tech Crunch reported Monday (March 30), citing an email from the company. The Instagram Plus subscription is being tested in Mexico, Japan and the Philippines, and possibly…...

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pymnts. com > news > regulation > 2026 > okcupid-settles-ftc-case-alleging-misrepresentation-of-privacy-policies

Ok Cupid Settles FTC Case Alleging Misrepresentation of Privacy Policies

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (167+ words) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed settlement that will prohibit Ok Cupid and Match Group Americas from misrepresenting their privacy policies. The complaint alleged that Ok Cupid did so because the company's founders were financial investors in…...

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pymnts. com > artificial-intelligence-2 > 2026 > ai-takes-on-the-spam-call-epidemic

AI Takes On the Spam Call Epidemic

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (887+ words) At the center of modern spam operations are SIM farms, large clusters of real SIM cards connected to devices that can place thousands of calls simultaneously. Because these calls originate from legitimate numbers and mimic normal user behavior, they are…...