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.

Apple Tops 1 Billion Paid Subscriptions, Doubling 2020’s Levels

Apple Tops 1 Billion Paid Subscriptions, Doubling 2020’s Levels
Apple Tops 1 Billion Paid Subscriptions, Doubling 2020’s Levels
August 03, 2023  |  Earnings

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Wish Reports 42% Decline in Q2 Revenue, Blames Competition
Wish Reports 42% Decline in Q2 Revenue, Blames Competition
August 03, 2023  |  Retail

The eCommerce giant ContextLogic Inc., better known as Wish, reported a 42% drop in total revenue year-over-year in its second-quarter earnings Thursday (Aug. 3), blaming competition...

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Payment Problems Create Headaches for Patreon Creators
Payment Problems Create Headaches for Patreon Creators
August 03, 2023  |  Subscriptions

A pair of seemingly unrelated payment issues are bedeviling Patreon creators and their fans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Millennials, Bridge Millennials Increasingly Prioritize Mental Health Through Teletherapy
Millennials, Bridge Millennials Increasingly Prioritize Mental Health Through Teletherapy
August 03, 2023  |  Healthcare

Economic stressors could be driving both age cohorts’ use of online platforms to access wellness professionals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Meta Plans Second Smart Glasses Generation as First One Flounders
Meta Plans Second Smart Glasses Generation as First One Flounders
August 03, 2023  |  Facebook / Meta

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Gig Worker Platform Upwork Sees 2% Upswing in Client Company Spend
Gig Worker Platform Upwork Sees 2% Upswing in Client Company Spend
August 03, 2023  |  Earnings

Freelancer marketplace Upwork said it saw its client companies using the platform more, with a 2% increase year over year in gross service volume (GSV)...

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DoorDash’s Grocery Business Fuels Growth to Record-High 532 Million Orders
DoorDash’s Grocery Business Fuels Growth to Record-High 532 Million Orders
August 02, 2023  |  Earnings

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Millennials Lean on BNPL for Essential Goods and Services
Millennials Lean on BNPL for Essential Goods and Services
August 02, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The short-term, interest-free monthly payments offered by buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans are used more by millennials than other generations, as noted in the...

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