Connected Economy

Connected Economy
By Making ‘Dumb Cameras’ Smart, AI Is Improving Traffic Efficiency
January 28, 2022

Imagine a future in which commercial fleets could pay cities a toll that would allow their vehicles to travel without being stopped by traffic lights. With 5G and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) enabling cities’ smart infrastructure to constantly communicate with connected vehicles, traffic lights would give priority...

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Paying the World Should Be As Easy as Sending a WhatsApp Message
January 28, 2022

“Pay the world” is the theme of the day and for Thunes Collections CEO Christophe Bourbier, in an ideal world, consumers anywhere in the world can leverage technology to make payments as simple and as fast as using an instant messaging platform. Get the Full Story...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Afterpay Launches New Retail Partnerships
January 27, 2022

Today in the connected economy, buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Afterpay announces new partnerships with Nordstrom, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, while Go Instore breaks down shopper intent, which varies between physical stores and eCommerce. Plus, Petco and Lowe’s get set to launch a...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Binance Reopens SEPA Payments; Blue Apron Teams With Panasonic on...
January 26, 2022

Today in the connected economy, a partnership between crypto exchange Binance and payments company Paysafe ends a months-long euro deposit freeze, Google helps AARP train seniors for the digital shift and Blue Apron offers Panasonic customers more meal options for the company’s 4-in-1 oven. Get the...

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Creator Economy Appears More Kinetic Than World Economy as Monetization Roars
January 26, 2022

As would-be moguls of 21st century entertainment, content creators are tapping into new ways of monetizing their work — once a nearly impossible task that’s getting easier by the month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Visa Helps Pagaya Expand Financial Access
January 25, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Pagaya and Visa join forces to provide wider access to Pagaya’s financial products. Plus, Cyril Chiche of Lydia looks to the future of the European super app, and GlobalBees CEO Nitin Agarwal talks about serving as a brand incubator for...

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Researcher Highlights Potential Security Vulnerabilities of Connected Cars
January 25, 2022

Imagine getting an email telling you that someone had hacked into your connected car and not only found your email address, but also gained control of the car’s door locks and horn. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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India Emerging as Consumer Brand Incubator with Global Ambitions
January 25, 2022

The connected economy is fertile ground for thousands of brands full of promise that don’t yet have the business knowledge, resources and expertise to establish themselves and scale. 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: FedEx, Microsoft Roll out Logistics-as-a-Service; Vroom Delivery, Turstly Allow Open...
January 24, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Microsoft and FedEx are collaborating on Logistics-as-a-Service, and Vroom and Trustly are working together to allow for online deliveries that customers can pay for through open banking. Meanwhile, payments processor Paya expands its B2B offering with the help of Transcard....