Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Today in the Connected Economy: Snap Sees the Promise of Augmented Reality Fashion
September 28, 2022

Today in the connected economy, executives at Snap point to their augmented reality clothing and fashion offerings as  a virtual alternative to the metaverse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Auto Repair Tech Startup ServiceUp Nets $14.5M to Expand
September 27, 2022

Autotech startup ServiceUp, which provides end-to-end car repairs, has secured $14.5 million in Series A funding, a press release said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Today in the Connected Economy: DoorDash Unveils Its First Credit Card
September 27, 2022

Today in the connected economy, DoorDash teams with Chase and Mastercard to unveil its first-ever credit card. Plus, Uber Eats rolls out new point-of-sale offerings in hopes of wooing tech-weary restaurants, while personal finance company SoFi debuts “On the Money,” its information hub. Get the...

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CE100 Index Plunges 7.2% as Higher Interest Rates Cloud Spending Outlook
September 26, 2022

It’s getting to be a familiar refrain: The CE100 names move, in a big way, to the downside. 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...

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Today in the Connected Economy: PayPal, Visa, Tackle Impact Investing
September 23, 2022

Today in the connected economy, PayPal, the Visa Foundation, the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) and the Telus Pollinator Fund for Good team for an impact investing initiative. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Cars Become Mobile Payments Points of Sale and Drive Demand for New Partnerships
September 23, 2022

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Today in the Connected Economy: Nasdaq Keeps Closer Eye on IPOs
September 22, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Nasdaq is reportedly examining companies’ initial public offerings (IPOs) after some companies saw massive gains and big drops in quick succession. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Study Finds Digital Engagement of Consumers Worldwide Jumped 1.2% in Q2
September 22, 2022

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Today in the Connected Economy: Peloton Helps UnitedHealthcare Members Stay Fit
September 21, 2022

Today in the connected economy, UnitedHealthcare extends its collaboration with the fitness platform Peloton as more consumers look for ways to mix digital and in-person health. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...