Semiconductor sales are expected to normalize after a record-setting 2021 predicated by various shortages and extended gaps between orders and deliveries.

Twitter tests reaction tweets in bid to restore Fleets-like functionality: This time around, however, its photo- and video-sharing feature won’t be separated from the standard way of replying to tweets, which could aid adoption.

Commonplace cookie practices won’t cut it in France: The country fined Google and Facebook over confusing cookie messaging and for not offering a “reject all” button—practices widely used in the industry.

Samsung could bring folding-screen technology to tablets and laptops: Its leadership position in foldables could help it develop a niche for folding-screen products.

U.S. Bank’s RTP addition could boost its mobile competitiveness: The bank’s 1Q rollout of a real-time payments (RTP) solution will enable instant clearing at any time—enhancing its already substantial mobile app.

They now have to report users’ business payments that exceed $600 annually, which might push them to add payment-adjacent tax services.

The smashed record shows that investors have fully recovered their confidence in the sector and aren’t ready to shut off the tap.

Virgin Money enters a hot field with its expense-management collab: Partnering with fintech Expend to offer an expense-management feature to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) puts Virgin Money in a space that’s attracting businesses and investors.

The UK-based neobank’s founder and CEO Anne Boden outlined plans to offer banking as a service globally in 2022, giving Starling a potential opening into embedded finance.

For US retailers, ecommerce conversions are increasingly taking place on mobile phones.

Over the past two years, retail ecommerce in Latin America has experienced unprecedented growth. Now, although people are returning to physical stores, consumers have fully embraced buying online, paving the way for long-term growth in the region.

Spotify adds clickable ads to its advertising lineup: The audio streaming company aims to transform podcast advertising with visual and interactive experiences.

The second time’s the charm as Image Comics workers vote to unionize: Staff overcame the comic publisher’s initial reluctance to support the union.