Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Today in the Connected Economy: Uber Offers Drivers Perks, Debit Card
July 29, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Uber debuts new features designed to offer more flexibility to its team of drivers. Also, Hertz reaps the benefits of investing in connected cars, while Amazon and Google see growth in their cloud operations. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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NEW DATA: Half of Millennials Now Use Mobile Wallets to Pay for Healthcare Services
July 29, 2022

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South Korea Schools the World in How to Monetize via In-Game Payments
July 29, 2022

The connected nation that brought us “Squid Game” is a video gamer’s paradise, showing other nations and companies how to regulate and monetize gaming for high scores in commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Mastercard Names New BNPL Partners
July 28, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Mastercard names a number of new partners to its buy now, pay later program, Mastercard Installments. 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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As Jack Ma Gives up Ant Control, the Super App Now ‘Belongs’ to the Government
July 28, 2022

The government gets the super app — at least in China — and a fulcrum upon which it can shape the nonbank financial services ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Google Wants a More Shoppable YouTube
July 27, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Google begins unveiling new features designed to create a better shopping experience on its search engine and YouTube. Also, Twitter is closing offices as the company shifts to a work-from-home model, and Spotify ends production on its in-car audio device...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Stripe Helps Toyota Streamline Car Repairs
July 26, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Toyota works with payments company Stripe on a program that lets auto repair shops trade used equipment and tools, electric vehicle subscription firm Autonomy looks to expand nationally with the help of AutoNation and Walmart teams with contact lens maker Waldo...

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The Data Point: 72% of Consumers Interested in Super Apps
July 26, 2022

The connected economy is quite real, but it’s far from fully connected. There’s a growing sense that the bewildering number of finance and payments apps is holding back its potential, energizing talk around super apps that better deliver on its promise. Get the Full Story...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Uber Helps Moove Expand Into India
July 25, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Africa-based mobility FinTech Moove joins forces with Uber to help Moove expand into India. Plus, credit card FinTech Cardless inks an agreement with American Express, and Jeremy King of Pinterest tells PYMNTS’ Karen Webster about his company’s eCommerce plans. Get...