Connected Economy

Gen Z’s Digital Shift Gives Rise to Self-Service College Dining
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Gen Z’s Digital Shift Gives Rise to Self-Service College Dining
June 14, 2023

With the rise in digital ordering and other convenience-focused technologies in recent years, college students increasingly expect to be able to eat what they want, when they want it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Finding The Digital Economy’s Product Market FIT
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Finding The Digital Economy’s Product Market FIT
June 12, 2023

I was recently asked for my advice on a new B2B network aimed at solving a big problem for a segment of small business sellers. The network was built on the blockchain; the design was very clever, well-developed and thoughtful. The consensus from those asking...

CE 100 Stock Index Up 0.9% as Vroom and eCommerce’s Temu Parent Firm Gain Ground
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CE 100 Stock Index Up 0.9% as Vroom and eCommerce’s Temu Parent Firm Gain Ground
June 12, 2023

The third quarter winds its way into the last few weeks of its final month.   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,...

TikTok’s D’Amelios Launch Influencer-Focused Management Firm
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TikTok’s D’Amelios Launch Influencer-Focused Management Firm
June 11, 2023

TikTok celebrity family the D’Amelios are launching a management company aimed at fellow influencers. 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...

Connected Economy Infrastructure Gets $6.7 Billion Boost from US Treasury
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Connected Economy Infrastructure Gets $6.7 Billion Boost from US Treasury
June 08, 2023

You need to be in it to win it. 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 completing this form,...

Getaround CEO Says AI Helps Platforms Monetize Idle Autos
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Getaround CEO Says AI Helps Platforms Monetize Idle Autos
June 08, 2023

After we shell out $30,000 or $40,000 for a car, it becomes all too easy to forget that our vehicles are often sitting idle for the majority of the day. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Record 28% of Consumers Look for Love on Dating Apps in Early 2023
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Record 28% of Consumers Look for Love on Dating Apps in Early 2023
June 07, 2023

Spring and summer are prime dating seasons, and like other human behaviors, the pandemic has increased consumer reliance on digital tools to find that special someone, at least for those who have the will and patience for the well-known frustrations with online dating. Get the...

As EU Decision Looms, Amazon’s iRobot Bid Spotlights Smart Home’s Evolution
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As EU Decision Looms, Amazon’s iRobot Bid Spotlights Smart Home’s Evolution
June 07, 2023

There’s less than a month to go before EU antitrust regulators give a thumbs up or down on Amazon’s  bid to buy iRobot Corp. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Connected Economy Grows While Digital Divide Around Vital Services Remains
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Connected Economy Grows While Digital Divide Around Vital Services Remains
June 05, 2023

Digital has reshaped the universe, but connection remains an issue. 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 completing this...