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.

Tungsten Holds Secret Grip on Smartphone Manufacturers, Connected Economy
Tungsten Holds Secret Grip on Smartphone Manufacturers, Connected Economy
March 30, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Tungsten is a key raw material of the connected economy. This metal is an integral part of semiconductors, batteries, the vibrators in phones and the...

READ MORE >
Today in the Connected Economy: Facebook Previews Messenger Payment Shortcut
Today in the Connected Economy: Facebook Previews Messenger Payment Shortcut
March 29, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Facebook says a quick payment feature is among the new shortcuts for Messenger, while Sony gets ready to debut its...

READ MORE >
Next 3 Years: Converting a Stranger in 3 Clicks With AI Recommendation-as-a-Service
Next 3 Years: Converting a Stranger in 3 Clicks With AI Recommendation-as-a-Service
March 29, 2022  |  artificial intelligence

Google tried to get ahead of web cookies in 2020, announcing that its Chrome browser would stop supporting them in 2022. That’s been pushed to...

READ MORE >
Today in the Connected Economy: Wells Fargo Builds Credit Offerings With Bilt
Today in the Connected Economy: Wells Fargo Builds Credit Offerings With Bilt
March 28, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Wells Fargo launches a partnership with real estate startup Bilt, while UPS begins collaborating with eCommerce company ESW. Plus, New...

READ MORE >
Elastic Path, BORN, Launch ‘Pre-Composed Solution’
Elastic Path, BORN, Launch ‘Pre-Composed Solution’
March 28, 2022  |  eCommerce

Composable commerce firm Elastic Path has launched what it calls a Pre-Composed Solution designed to give its clients a host of tools to run their...

READ MORE >
Livestreamed Personal Shopping Lets Influencers Walk Endless Aisles — Rather than Customers
Livestreamed Personal Shopping Lets Influencers Walk Endless Aisles — Rather than Customers
March 28, 2022  |  Streaming

You’re browsing an upscale apparel store when someone enters and begins livestreaming themselves selling the clothes you’re personally browsing to a huge online audience. Get...

READ MORE >
CE100™ Index Lags Rebound in Broader Markets
CE100™ Index Lags Rebound in Broader Markets
March 28, 2022  |  Connected Economy

There was not much movement in the CE100™ Index this past week. The rather muted downdraft — 30 basis points — trailed the broader indices,...

READ MORE >
Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix, Sony Make Big Gaming Moves
Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix, Sony Make Big Gaming Moves
March 25, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Netflix adds game developer Boss Fight Entertainment to its creative team, while Sony prepares to debut its subscription video game...

READ MORE >
Restaurant Roundup: Sweetgreen to Open Drive-Thru Location; McDonald’s Drives Mobile Orders With in-App Exclusives
Restaurant Roundup: Sweetgreen to Open Drive-Thru Location; McDonald’s Drives Mobile Orders With in-App Exclusives
March 25, 2022  |  Restaurant Roundup

Since the start of the pandemic, restaurants that never thought they would open drive-thru locations have been changing course in response to widespread demand for...

READ MORE >