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Ford, Kia Allow Motorists to Link Connected Cars to Insurers for Better Rates
September 14, 2021

The ability for safe drivers to share their actual on-the-road data with their insurance company and then be compensated in the form of lower auto premiums that reflect their conscientious cruising seems like a perfect arrangement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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PayPal’s Jim Magats: SMBs Must Meet Customers Across Connected Economy’s ‘Four Domains’
September 13, 2021

In the connected economy, consumers want to simplify how they access the many things that were once resident in individual apps on their phones. The far-flung data that is created as consumers research, browse and transact — in essence the information that follows them around...

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In-Store Ghost Kitchens Turn Walmart Into Uber Eats Competitor
September 13, 2021

As restaurant aggregators compete to stand out in the crowded space, and with supermarkets pouring resources into setting their digital grocery offerings apart, Walmart is cutting out the middleman and heading straight for the top. The retailer is making a play to be consumers’ one-stop shop...

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J.P. Morgan’s Deal for Volkswagen’s Payments Unit Reflects Acceleration of Connected Cars 
September 08, 2021

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Shake Shack Bets on Food, Fun and Connected Consumers with New Casino Partnership  
September 08, 2021

In Boston, Shake Shack is opening a location in a casino. The restaurant will be at the Encore Boston Harbor resort, and it will open its doors Saturday (Sept. 11) at the resort’s WynnBET Sports Bar. Customers will be able to order at the sports...

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Softbank-Deutsche Telekom Deal Sets Stage for Sweeping New Connected Networks and Services
September 07, 2021

Although touted in the financial press as a deal that “strengthens ties” between SoftBank and Deutsche Telekom, the tech and telecommunication tie-up actually runs much deeper and could end up affecting millions of consumers on three continents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Old-School Campus Cafeterias Get Connected Economy Upgrade
September 06, 2021

College dining is changing. Gone are the days when students living in dorms ate the vast majority of their meals from dining halls, and students living off-campus ate at restaurants and/or cooked for themselves. The divisions are coming down, with flexible options like “Campus Cash”...

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Remember Commuters? They Still Want To Be Connected While They Drive
September 06, 2021

As drivers hit the road over the long holiday weekend to celebrate Labor Day and the waning days of summer, mobile digital devices in connected cars are set to play a central role in those travel plans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Today In Connected Economy: Finding A Porsche Online Just Got Easier; Clover Pairs With Grubhub
August 26, 2021

In today’s top connected economy news, Porsche expands its eCommerce platform, while lover and Grubhub are teaming up to simplify restaurant operations. Plus Point Pickup acquires eCommerce platform GrocerKey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...