Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Getaround CEO Says AI Helps Platforms Monetize Idle Autos
June 08, 2023

After we shell out $30,000 or $40,000 for a car, it becomes all too easy to forget that our vehicles are often sitting idle for the majority of the day. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Record 28% of Consumers Look for Love on Dating Apps in Early 2023
June 07, 2023

Spring and summer are prime dating seasons, and like other human behaviors, the pandemic has increased consumer reliance on digital tools to find that special someone, at least for those who have the will and patience for the well-known frustrations with online dating. Get the...

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As EU Decision Looms, Amazon’s iRobot Bid Spotlights Smart Home’s Evolution
June 07, 2023

There’s less than a month to go before EU antitrust regulators give a thumbs up or down on Amazon’s  bid to buy iRobot Corp. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Connected Economy Grows While Digital Divide Around Vital Services Remains
June 05, 2023

Digital has reshaped the universe, but connection remains an issue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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CE 100 Index Gains 3.3% as MongoDB, Snowflake Surge  
June 05, 2023

In a week that saw major indices in the U.S. rally on jobs growth and on the seeming resolution of the debt ceiling debate, the CE 100 Index outpaced its broader market peers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Parkopedia Teams With Valtech on Connected Car Project
June 02, 2023

Parkopedia has teamed with Valtech Mobility to offer drivers “vehicle-centric digital services.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Work From Home Forces Retailers to Rethink City Strategies
May 29, 2023

Consumers not physically employed in offices are spending in locations that are more convenient to them than the city. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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AI Dominates CE 100 Headlines but Index Posts Muted 0.5% Gain
May 29, 2023

All AI. All the time, it seems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

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Wearables, Mobile Wallets Are Dream Combination for French Merchants
May 29, 2023

PYMNTS recently studied the digital transformation of 11 countries, discovering that France is a growth leader among the countries examined. Consumers in France are 10% more digitally engaged than one year ago, but growth is even higher in some categories, such as travel, eating, well-being...