Connected Economy

Connected Economy
CE100™ Index Lags Rebound in Broader Markets
March 28, 2022

There was not much movement in the CE100™ Index this past week. The rather muted downdraft — 30 basis points — trailed the broader indices, where the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained about 1.9%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq measure was up 2.2%. Get the Full...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix, Sony Make Big Gaming Moves
March 25, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Netflix adds game developer Boss Fight Entertainment to its creative team, while Sony prepares to debut its subscription video game service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Google Unveils New Medical Appointment Tool
March 24, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Google’s annual Check Up event showcases a new tool designed to make scheduling doctors’ appointments easier. 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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Online Sellers Needing Capital Turn to FinTech Lenders Who Know the Terrain
March 24, 2022

Think back not too many years ago to when thousands of people were becoming online sellers, opening storefronts with online marketplaces and seeking growth capital from their trusted bank — only to leave empty-handed because banks, big and small, smelled risk and uncertainty. Get the...

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Report: Digital Engagement Across US Is a Regional Affair — and the West Coast Leads
March 24, 2022

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Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Rolls out First State ID for Its Wallet
March 23, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Apple makes it easier for travelers in Arizona to show their identification, while Visa and DoorDash make it easier for gig workers in Canada to get paid. Plus, Mastercard and Global Processing Services (GPS) team up to launch card programs...

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5G, eSIM Turn Cars Into Cellphones, WiFi Hotspots
March 23, 2022

Making and receiving phone calls, streaming content, downloading software updates and serving as WiFi hotspot for other devices will increasingly be done by cars — with no phone needed — with the speed and quality of 5G. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Toss, GoTo Compete With Grab for Super App Supremacy in SE Asia
March 23, 2022

In the age of the super app, especially in South Korea, competition is ramping for top of mind, top of wallet — and the chance to grab some share from Grab. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Bots or No Bots About it, Human Empathy Primed for Customer Experience Comeback
March 23, 2022

As customer service continues its evolution as an integral part of the broader customer experience (CX), companies have some things to learn, unlearn and relearn to bring it up to snuff. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...