Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Today in the Connected Economy: Klarna, Marqeta Launch US Visa Card
June 01, 2022

Today in the connected economy, buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Klarna teams up with card issuer Marqeta to launch a physical Visa card for U.S. customers. Plus, Saudi Arabia’s HyperPay raises $36.7 million to expand its payment services to businesses in the Middle East...

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Businesses Bet on Charging Stations to Energize Customer Traffic
June 01, 2022

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Connected Solutions Aim to Solve Common Concerns of EV Owners
May 31, 2022

For electric vehicle (EV) owners, and shoppers who are considering becoming one, common concerns about owning an EV include finding a station at which to charge the vehicle, quickly paying for charging it and determining how far the vehicle can drive before needing another charge...

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Today in the Connected Economy: CVS Unveils Virtual Primary Care
May 31, 2022

Today in the connected economy, CVS Health is continuing its shift from a pharmacy-only focus to a larger healthcare effort with CVS Health Virtual Primary Care. Plus, Chick-fil-A becomes the latest fast-food chain to test robotic delivery, and buy now, pay later, (BNPL) company Affirm...

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Memorial Day Weekend Puts Digital Economy Services to the Test
May 30, 2022

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19M More Consumers Went Online to Bank, Buy and Pay Bills in May 2022
May 30, 2022

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Coming Soon to a Vacation Near You: In Car-Karaoke, Rearview Selfies
May 30, 2022

Long road trips will seem a little shorter with the addition of some future technology that will make the drive more enjoyable. These features are either being developed or currently available for automakers to install in future vehicles. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Snap’s 33% 5-Day Skid Blunts CE100’s Overall Gains in Tumultuous Week
May 30, 2022

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Today in the Connected Economy: Will Google Join India’s ONDC?
May 27, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Google could become part of the ONDC, India’s eCommerce network designed to compete with Walmart and Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...