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business7 months ago

Apple Plans AI-Enhanced Siri Launch for Spring 2026

Stablecoins are gaining momentum as a potential infrastructure for commerce, with companies like Walmart, Amazon, and Shopify exploring their use. They could streamline payments by serving as a settlement layer, but challenges around liability, dispute resolution, and regulation remain. In some markets, stablecoins are already serving as primary payment methods, raising questions about the future of traditional banking and card networks. A hybrid future where stablecoins coexist with fiat systems seems likely.

technology1 year ago

"PayPal's CEO Unveils Six Innovations, Promises 'Shock' to Revive Stock"

PayPal and Venmo have unveiled six new innovations aimed at revolutionizing commerce through AI-driven personalization for both merchants and consumers. The innovations include a reimagined checkout experience, a faster guest checkout process, personalized recommendations through Smart Receipts, an advanced offers platform for merchants, a reinvented PayPal consumer app with cash back offers, and enhanced business profiles for small businesses on Venmo. These innovations aim to speed up checkout, provide personalized offers, and help small businesses grow, ultimately changing the world of payments and commerce.

technology1 year ago

"PayPal's CEO Unveils Game-Changing Innovations to Revive Growth and Monetization"

PayPal and Venmo have announced six new innovations aimed at revolutionizing commerce through AI-driven personalization for both merchants and consumers. The innovations include a reimagined checkout experience, a faster guest checkout process, personalized recommendations through Smart Receipts, an advanced offers platform for merchants, a reinvented PayPal consumer app with cash back offers, and enhanced business profiles for small businesses on Venmo. These innovations aim to streamline the checkout process, provide personalized offers, and help small businesses grow.

international-relations2 years ago

US Commerce Secretary Warns China: Play by the Rules or Face Consequences

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasizes that a growing China, if it plays by the rules, can be beneficial for both China and the United States. However, she highlights the importance of protecting American interests, including national security, and preventing unfair practices such as forced labor, technology theft, and excessive subsidies. Raimondo discusses the implementation of the CHIPS Act to counter the threat from China and emphasizes the need to maintain American leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and artificial intelligence. She also acknowledges the evolving nature of AI and the need for legislation to enforce regulations and ensure innovation while prioritizing safety and control.

shopping2 years ago

Black Friday Bargains Draw Crowds to Citadel Outlets in Commerce

Shoppers flocked to the Citadel Outlets in Commerce, California, for the 27-hour Black Friday shopping experience, with large crowds and long lines. While many stores in Southern California were closed for Thanksgiving, most retailers at the outlet mall opened their doors in the evening. The National Retail Federation expects shoppers to spend more this year, but at a slower pace due to economic uncertainty.

politics2 years ago

Top US and Chinese commerce officials hold talks on trade concerns.

US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao to discuss the US-China commercial relationship, trade and investment, and potential areas of cooperation. Raimondo also raised concerns about recent actions taken by China against US companies operating in China. The meeting was part of ongoing efforts to maintain open communication and manage the relationship, with a commitment to building on engagement between the two countries' presidents.

crime2 years ago

Suspect Arrested in Broad Daylight Kidnapping of Woman in Commerce, LA.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department identified William Garcia, a 32-year-old Commerce resident, as the man who kidnapped a woman in Commerce earlier this week. Garcia was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon, and the woman was found safe and unharmed. The LASD is currently investigating the incident and is encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

crime2 years ago

LASD investigates Commerce kidnapping with pistol-whipping and car-dragging

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is searching for a suspect who allegedly kidnapped a woman in Commerce. The suspect hit the woman with a pistol and dragged her into a silver Kia Rio before driving off. The victim's identity and relationship to the suspect are unknown. The LASD has released images of the suspect and is asking anyone with information to contact them.