Connected Economy

The innovations in technology, connected devices, software, payments and cellular technology make it possible for people and businesses to connect with each other and do business via any device, an in any digital or physical location safely, securely, and in real time. This integration of the digital and physical worlds will transform the economy across the ten pillars that today represent its key cornerstones – pillars that are already experiencing the impact of disruptive innovation as new blended, digital-first experience-driven ecosystems are now taking shape.

Intellicheck CEO: Parents, Platforms and Legislation Critical for Age Verification as TikTok Comes Back Online
Intellicheck CEO: Parents, Platforms and Legislation Critical for Age Verification as TikTok Comes Back Online
January 21, 2025  |  Authentication

TikTok’s existential crisis is seemingly over — the platform went dark for only a matter of hours this past weekend. And so, the millions of...

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Meta Will Continue Fact-Checking Outside the US
Meta Will Continue Fact-Checking Outside the US
January 20, 2025  |  Meta

Meta’s use of fact checkers will reportedly continue, at least outside the U.S. The social media giant has decided to phase out fact-checking in the...

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Bank Stocks Surge on Earnings and Lead CE 100 Up 2.9%
Bank Stocks Surge on Earnings and Lead CE 100 Up 2.9%
January 20, 2025  |  Connected Economy

Earnings season is officially here, led, as ever, by big banks – and this time around, a 9% surge in the “Bank” pillar pulled the...

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FTC Order Bans GM From Disclosing Data From Connected Vehicles
FTC Order Bans GM From Disclosing Data From Connected Vehicles
January 17, 2025  |  Regulation

General Motors agreed to a proposed order to resolve Federal Trade Commission allegations that it collected, used and sold data from connected cars without drivers’...

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Will Cyber Trust Mark Change Consumer Behavior? Experts Discuss Potential Impact
Will Cyber Trust Mark Change Consumer Behavior? Experts Discuss Potential Impact
January 14, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

The U.S. government’s Cyber Trust Mark cybersecurity labeling program for internet-connected devices is set to impact consumers and the industry. The program, which covers products...

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Google, Mercedes Partnership Adds Conversational AI to Cars
Google, Mercedes Partnership Adds Conversational AI to Cars
January 13, 2025  |  Partnerships

Mercedes-Benz is adding conversational capabilities to its virtual assistant with the help of Google. The expanded partnership between the carmaker and the tech giant will...

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Bank of America’s Take on Latin America’s Digital Payments Advantage
Bank of America’s Take on Latin America’s Digital Payments Advantage
January 13, 2025  |  Digital Payments

Digital payments are growing in Latin America as companies like Mercado Libre and TerraPay rapidly advance digital banking and digital wallets in the region. Central...

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CE 100 Index Sinks 2.3% as BNPL Names Trend Lower
CE 100 Index Sinks 2.3% as BNPL Names Trend Lower
January 13, 2025  |  Connected Economy

Friday’s stock market rout — where markets plummeted in the wake of a surprisingly strong jobs report that splashed cold water on interest rate cuts...

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From Tracking Fires to Cyber Fraud: Digital Tools Face Scrutiny in LA’s Crisis Response
From Tracking Fires to Cyber Fraud: Digital Tools Face Scrutiny in LA’s Crisis Response
January 10, 2025  |  Technology

As wildfires ravage parts of Los Angeles, residents are turning to digital tools to stay informed, with technology proving vital in tracking fires and managing...

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