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.

Amazon Adds Favorites and Shortcuts to Alexa App

Amazon Adds Favorites and Shortcuts to Alexa App
Amazon Adds Favorites and Shortcuts to Alexa App
December 01, 2023  |  Alexa

Amazon has unveiled a redesigned Alexa app, offering users an enhanced experience in managing their smart home devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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BIS: CBDCs Need Risk Management Framework to Counter ’Operational Risks’
BIS: CBDCs Need Risk Management Framework to Counter ’Operational Risks’
December 01, 2023  |  CBDC

Scores of central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiatives are in the works or already active — and yet pose some key concerns for central banks....

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Algorand Foundation Invests in Afghanistan’s HesabPay
Algorand Foundation Invests in Afghanistan’s HesabPay
December 01, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The Algorand Foundation has made a strategic investment in HesabPay, an interoperable digital payments platform in Afghanistan that uses the Algorand blockchain. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Non-Retail Firms Launch Biometric Tools Amid Consumer Interest
Non-Retail Firms Launch Biometric Tools Amid Consumer Interest
December 01, 2023  |  Biometrics

Biometric authentication methods have expanded into multiple applications in recent years, from online payments to mobile devices to banking transactions or facial identification for security....

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Syrup Raises $17.5 Million to Expand AI-Powered Inventory Forecasting Platform 
Syrup Raises $17.5 Million to Expand AI-Powered Inventory Forecasting Platform 
December 01, 2023  |  Investments

Syrup has raised $17.5 million in a Series A round to expand its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform that helps brand optimize their inventory for omnichannel commerce. ...

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Inflation Data Shows Traveling and Food Prices Rising
Inflation Data Shows Traveling and Food Prices Rising
November 30, 2023  |  Economy

The latest data on personal spending matched expectations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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More Men Than Women Order Groceries Online
More Men Than Women Order Groceries Online
November 29, 2023  |  eCommerce

In today’s digital-first economy, online shopping has become increasingly popular across various sectors. However, when it comes to online grocery shopping, there is a gender...

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Peacock Pins Subscription Hopes on Instacart Partnership
Peacock Pins Subscription Hopes on Instacart Partnership
November 29, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Instacart is offering its Instacart+ members access to Peacock, a move that comes as subscription services increasingly tap partnerships across industries to expand their audiences....

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