AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoProduct Leadership Moves: PayByPhone tapped mobility product veteran Bob Shepard as Chief Product Officer to push “frictionless” parking and connected mobility payments. Wallet-Ready Tools: MorphGear launched a 14-in-1 titanium “Tool Card” on Kickstarter, aiming to replace bulky daily-carry multi-tools with a fold-out design. Power & Efficiency Hardware: Vishay rolled out thick film power resistors rated up to 650W in a low-profile package to boost power density and simplify wiring. Energy Storage for Remote Communities: Richardson Electronics will deliver 18 customized battery energy storage systems totaling 7MWh across seven Alaska communities, targeting completion by end of 2027. AI in Commerce: Criteo’s Commerce Forum India 2026 highlighted agentic AI shifting from predicting shopping behavior to automating parts of the commerce workflow. Customer Support AI: NAVEX expanded its Nira agent into customer support, aiming to speed up product guidance and route users to help. Payments Security: Entersekt’s report found many consumers would consider switching banks based on authentication methods, with deepfakes and identity fraud top worries. Plastic Packaging Politics: California lawmakers asked to pause fees under SB 54, escalating the fight over plastic-reduction costs that could hit shoppers. Meta Trial Watch: A landmark US trial alleges Meta designed Facebook/Instagram to hook children, with states seeking penalties up to $1.4T.
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