Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Grubhub: Virtual Brands Are ‘More Popular’ with Independent Operators
June 14, 2022

At the height of the pandemic, many in the restaurant industry predicted that the rapid proliferation of ghost kitchens and virtual brands was premature, arguing that the model would not prove sustainable once consumers were able to return to restaurants. Now, however, even as dining...

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With Payments, AI Glues the Connected Economy Together
June 14, 2022

Not all that long ago, media reports documented the ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to craft jokes. 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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Future of Connected Cars Puts Apps in the Driver’s Seat
June 14, 2022

As operating systems increase their roles in today’s driving experience, companies are inviting third-party developers to continue creating apps that add functions designed for use in vehicles.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Headed to $8B in Gaming, Music
June 13, 2022

Today in the connected economy, new research shows Apple’s music and gaming sales could top $8 billion by 2025. 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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The Data Point: 56% of Consumers Bought Food Online in April, Up 9% Over March
June 13, 2022

People are undoubtedly back outside, soaking up sunshine and enjoying the sensation of not breathing through a paper mask. Some slowed their online activities in Q1. These are not signs that the pandemic digital shift is over, but that it’s reshuffling for the elusive next...

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Recession Fears Send CE100 Stocks Lower, Led by Live and Bank Pillars
June 13, 2022

Emerging from the stock market rubble that was this past week, the Connected Economy stands battered and bruised, at least as measured by universal declines in stock prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Watch Upgrade to Expand Health Monitoring
June 10, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Apple’s watch will incorporate improvements to its health applications. Plus, the Bank of England (BoE) tests some of the country’s biggest lenders, Google unveils new rules designed to prevent fraud in advertising, and the Department of Transportation proposes payments standards...

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Voice Will Tie the Connected Economy, and Banking, Together
June 10, 2022

To gain insight into just how connected we’re becoming in everyday life, where technology fuses and synthesizes a range of activities into an uninterrupted flow … just listen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Google Investing $1.2B in LatAm
June 09, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Google makes a five-year, $1.2 billion commitment to Latin America that includes building the longest underwater cable in the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...