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Gaming and Extended Reality Among First 5G Use Cases For ‘Time-Critical Communication’
October 26, 2021

Mobile gaming, extended reality (XR) experiences and industrial control are among the first use cases for a new technology that facilitates real-time 5G experiences. 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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How the Vikings Turned Chaos Into Commerce
October 23, 2021

Did the Vikings invent cross-border trade? That’s the claim of Valerie Hansen, author of “The Year 1000: When Explorers Connected the World―and Globalization Began.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Employee Perk: Work From Anywhere in a Company-Provided RV
October 20, 2021

One tech company not only allows its employees to work from anywhere, but lends them the wheels and the office equipment to do it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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That’s Not Just a Truck, it’s a ‘Rolling Data Center’
October 18, 2021

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NFT Roundup: Demand for Digital Image Assets Moves Deeper Into Mainstream 
October 15, 2021

Coinbase, the cryptocurrency exchange, announced that it will soon debut a marketplace for NFTs. Meanwhile, Visa and TikTok partnered with creators on new, NFT-focused projects. Bank of America published a report saying crypto and NFTs are “too large to ignore.” Indeed, observers estimated that so...

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Connected Car Weekly: ‘Eye-Opening’ Telematic Insights and Garage Door Control From Anywhere
October 15, 2021

Like other tech enthusiasts, drivers are also now looking forward to receiving the latest feature or software update for their other connected device — their vehicle.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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From Safety Monitoring to Driver Coaching, Fleet Telematics Offer ‘Eye-Opening’ Insights
October 13, 2021

A growing number of tools are available to help fleet managers monitor their drivers’ safety practices. These telematics-based systems enable managers to see in real time how vehicles are being operated and then use data-based reporting to keep track of trends over time. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Connected Car Weekly: Automakers Ramp up Subscriptions, Payments and Repair Appointments 
October 08, 2021

It was a big week for in-car connected services subscriptions, with General Motors going all-in by forming a digital business team and announcing that growing subscription revenues will be a big part of the company’s plan to double its revenues.  Get the Full Story Complete...

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This Week In Payments: Fresh Revenue Streams, BNPL Fraud Watch and Solutions for Real Problems
October 08, 2021

One emerging retail and revenue model trend that appeared in a number of stories PYMNTS covered this week involved big companies turning to non-core businesses to scrounge up fresh revenue, such as General Motors’ decision to boost its subscription business. It’s a move that not...