Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Today in the Connected Economy: Klarna Embraces Shoppable Video
October 19, 2022

 Today in the connected economy, BNPL provider Klarna unveils new tools designed to turn it into a place where consumers and retailers can discover and create. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Wants to Woo Influencers
October 18, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Walmart unveils a content creation platform designed to let influencers post about the retailer’s products on social media while earning commissions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Mastercard, Paxos Help Banks Trade Crypto
October 17, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Mastercard begins a new phase of its collaboration with cryptocurrency platform Paxos by offering banks help in improving their crypto offerings. Plus, Samsung brings its digital wallet to several new countries, while research by PYMNTS and Paypal finds growing interest...

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40% of Millennials ‘Very’ Interested in Super Apps
October 17, 2022

The super app — and, with it, one-stop mobile control over a broad range of everyday activities online and offline — is poised to receive an open-armed embrace from consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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CE 100 Index Off 4.2% as Plunging Shopping Names Mute Gains by Banks
October 17, 2022

Per usual, big banks were first out of the gate in releasing third-quarter earnings reports last week. Many more reports will come this week and beyond, meeting a mix of gathering macro-economic headwinds and consumer resolve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Fires Back at Meta in Metaverse Headset War
October 14, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Apple plans to launch a mixed-reality headset that would rival Meta’s, plus Kroger and Albertsons merge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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How 28 Payments Experts Weathered Q3’s Business Headwinds
October 14, 2022

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Today in the Connected Economy: Meta Tweaks Its Metaverse Offerings
October 13, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Meta reveals the price tag for its new virtual reality headset and unveils features to make that reality seem a bit more real. Plus, Apple introduces a new savings account tied to the Apple Card, while consumer financing company Synchrony...

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Internet, Cloud Capabilities Define Google’s Billion-Dollar Africa Investment
October 12, 2022

One year on from the launch of Google’s billion-dollar, five-year investment plan to foster digital transformation in Africa, the firm has announced a number of projects that are helping to improve digital infrastructure and support local startups on the continent. Get the Full Story Complete...