Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Wonder Hopes Walmart Can Turn Grocery Shoppers Into Connected Diners
March 04, 2024

As consumers increasingly view their food habits not in disparate segments — grocery, restaurant, meal kit — but as one connected “eats” category, Wonder is seizing on the new dining opportunities this opens up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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CE 100 Index Adds 1.9% as C3.ai and Porch Lead Gainers
March 04, 2024

The Connected Economy 100 Index notched a 1.9% gain as February gave way to March. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Baracoda Says AI-Powered Smart Mirrors Aren’t Just for Trying on Clothes
March 01, 2024

The connected economy now has a mirror. A “smart” mirror of course, powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Smart Office Tech Redefines Connected Workplace Dynamics
February 27, 2024

Gone are the days of static office cubicles and inflexible organizational structures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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CE 100 Index Loses 0.4% Despite Block and Nvidia’s Post-Earnings Rallies
February 26, 2024

Significant stock rallies in the wake of earnings from companies including Block (Square’s parent company) and Nvidia were not enough to boost the CE 100 Index’s fortunes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Gaming and Entertainment Options Forge New Roads for Connected Cars
February 21, 2024

In today’s dynamic digital landscape, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers are constantly exploring fresh ways to leverage advanced technologies to enhance the in-car experience for drivers.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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CE 100 Index Slips 0.5% as Porch’s 33% Rally Is Offset by Fastly’s Slide
February 19, 2024

The end of earning season is in sight — the last slew of reports will appear through the next few weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Mastercard Says Click to Pay Is Primed for Growth as Merchants Focus on Conversion
February 16, 2024

Nearly five years after Click to Pay was introduced (initially as Secure Remote Commerce), Jennifer Marriner, EVP, Global Acceptance Solutions at Mastercard, told Karen Webster, “The actual use cases are much broader than we ever might have envisioned,” spanning consumer facing and B2B transactions. Get...

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CE 100 Gains 1.9% as XPO and Adyen Surge on Earnings but Snap Plunges
February 12, 2024

Earnings season winds on, and earnings season dictates — at least for now — how the stocks move. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...