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Today In Connected Economy: Amazon Launches Retail Stores; Catapult Unveils Sports Fitness Tracker
August 20, 2021

In today’s top connected economy news, Parkopedia teams up with CarPay-Diem on in-car payment service expansion, while Amazon is planning to open brick-and-mortar retail stores. Plus, Catapult is rolling out a fitness tracker for athletes and coaches and RepairSmith snagged $42 million in funding. Get...

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Parkopedia Partners With CarPay-Diem To Expand In-Car Payment Services
August 18, 2021

Drivers in Europe now have access to an integrated multi-domain payment platform for their in-car payment needs, following a deal between Parkopedia and fuel payment provider CarPay-Diem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Reliance On Outdated Usernames And Passwords Is Slowing Digital Progress
August 17, 2021

Despite the fact that we’re more connected than ever, and doing more online than ever, the login experience is remarkably and consistently … old school. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Car IQ Partners With BlackBerry On Autonomous Connected Car Payments
August 12, 2021

Drivers will soon be able to leave their wallets in the back seat, as Car IQ is hatching a plan with BlackBerry to create an autonomous and highly secure payment system for connected cars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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As Chip Shortage Mounts, Connected Cars Move To The Back Seat
August 06, 2021

The chips are down for the future of connected cars, with the global shortage of semiconductors showing no signs of abating. Indeed, auto industry executives have reiterated that they expect the supply crisis will likely drag on for months to come. It’s feared that innovation...

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Zoom Releases Apps, Events Features
July 21, 2021

Zoom, the video conferencing platform popularized during the pandemic for everything from virtual family gatherings to work and school collaboration, announced the release Wednesday (July 21) of Zoom Apps and Zoom Events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Today In Connected Economy: Jokr Lands $170M In Series A; Gopuff Rolls Out Hot Meal...
July 21, 2021

In today’s top connected economy news, Jokr has landed $170 million investment by the way of a Series A funding round, while Gopuff has grown into a new sector with the launch of “Gopuff Kitchen.” Plus, headless eCommerce platform Fabric has notched $100 million in...

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Today In Connected Economy: Warby Parker Brings Contact Lens Renewals To Mobile App; Rent The...
July 19, 2021

In today’s top connected economy news, Warby Parker is making renewing contact lenses and glasses prescriptions easier with an update to its iOS offering, while Rent The Runway has confidentially filed to go public. Plus, Zoom is looking to purchase Five9 in an about $14.7...

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Western Union CEO: Bringing Global Citizens Into The Connected Economy
July 19, 2021

In 2020, approximately 250 million migrant workers worldwide collectively sent $702 billion in remittances back to family and friends in their home countries every week or every month, according to the World Bank. These workers were a lifeline to loved ones who rely on those...