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.

Google Gemini Launch Delayed as Tech Falls Short of Internal Goals

Google Gemini Launch Delayed as Tech Falls Short of Internal Goals
Google Gemini Launch Delayed as Tech Falls Short of Internal Goals
July 16, 2026  |  News

Google is months behind schedule on delivering its most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini 3.5 Pro, Bloomberg reported Thursday (July 16), citing unnamed sources....

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1Password and Anthropic Bring Secure Credential Access to Claude
1Password and Anthropic Bring Secure Credential Access to Claude
July 16, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

1Password has introduced a browser integration that lets Anthropic‘s Claude access stored credentials but doesn’t share those credentials with the model, its memory or Anthropic’s systems. The browser integration, 1Password for...

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29 Nations Join China-Led World AI Cooperation Organization
29 Nations Join China-Led World AI Cooperation Organization
July 16, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Twenty-nine nations formalized the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) on Thursday (July 16), according to Reuters, marking a significant step by...

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Citizens Bank Mobilizes AI to Target $450 Million Operational Savings by 2028
Citizens Bank Mobilizes AI to Target $450 Million Operational Savings by 2028
July 16, 2026  |  Banking

Citizens Bank parent company Citizens Financial Group learned in a pilot program that its deployment of software tools across its engineering teams is likely to deliver a 10x...

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Stripe Doesn’t Just Want PayPal, It’s Targeting Shopper Habit Formation
Stripe Doesn’t Just Want PayPal, It’s Targeting Shopper Habit Formation
July 16, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

If Stripe’s reported pursuit of PayPal signals anything, it is that the next competitive frontier in payments may not be creating new consumer experiences at...

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9 Clicks Stand Between Businesses and Their Money
9 Clicks Stand Between Businesses and Their Money
July 16, 2026  |  Digital Payments

Watch more: Summer School | SBT | Shawn Curtis Businesses can move money faster than ever. Their customers, however, may still need to navigate a...

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46% of Small Businesses Would Pay for Better Digital Tools
46% of Small Businesses Would Pay for Better Digital Tools
July 16, 2026  |  SMBs

Small businesses want tools that give them more control over when money moves, how spending gets tracked and what happens when a payment goes wrong....

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AI Helps Food Brands Spot Viral Trends Before They Peak
AI Helps Food Brands Spot Viral Trends Before They Peak
July 15, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

When Dubai chocolate went viral on TikTok in 2024, several major confectionery brands didn’t launch competing versions until after the trend had already peaked. That...

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