GoCardless and Clear Books launched open banking-powered payment solutions that can help speed up the payment process and minimize card fees.

Among major streaming video platforms, Peacock is the one where US subscribers are most likely to have the ad-supported version. Just 20% of Peacock subscribers shell out for the ad-free tier.

Harrods delays its summer sale due to supply chain challenges: Logistics continues to challenge retailers, even as the Asia supply chain shows signs of healing.

When it comes to loyalty programs, 61% of consumers worldwide would use them more if rewards were applied automatically. More than half would be tempted if they could use rewards across multiple brands, personalize their rewards, or track their points easily.

Watch the on-demand replay of our webinar, The Era of Uncertainty, as our analysts address key questions about the rapidly shifting landscape for social media, retail and ecommerce, and financial services.

B2B content marketers rely on campaigns, plans, and calendars—but none of these equate to a marketing strategy. Simply producing more content can affect the quality and dilute messaging, draining overall value.

Kellogg looks to snacks for growth: The CPG company will spin off its weaker cereal and plant-based divisions into separate entities to increase profits and return value to shareholders.

That counters Medicare, which has seen drug prices increase more rapidly than inflation—and patients can’t keep up.

Meta’s new prototypes show promise: Unveiling future VR headsets and announcing brand partnerships could stoke interest in the metaverse, but Meta still has a long way to go to push the platform into the mainstream.

Snap believes AR can transform the online shopping experience: Our principal analyst spoke with the company’s global AR product strategy lead about how Snap is helping brands increase conversions and reduce returns.

Cloudflare sneezes and takes down half the internet: A server policy change downed apps, websites, and crypto services for hours, exposing the fragility of relying on a centralized network infrastructure.

Tech is burning: After the tech industry’s long heyday, it’s undergoing a painful inflection point marked by economic uncertainty and friction between workers and bosses. Innovation is at risk.

An impossible way to mine: An ocean mining startup is proposing a more environmentally friendly way to mine for EV battery minerals. But more vetting is needed before deployment.

End of a web surfing era: Internet Explorer’s retirement triggered nostalgia but also panic. With half of Japanese organizations still using it, Microsoft has an opportunity to get them to Edge.

On today's episode, we discuss why Zelle (and person-to-person payment apps) are in hot water, which service most Americans use, and how we'll be paying for things in 2026. "In Other News," we talk about the current state of the cryptocurrency crash and the impact Apple Pay Later will have on the buy now, pay later space. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jaime Toplin and Adriana Nunez.

Chinese consumers are slow to return to pre-pandemic spending patterns: Economic pressure and the ever-present threat of lockdowns are causing shoppers to focus on necessities.