The pandemic has forever altered the healthcare space in the United States. During the pandemic’s early days, U.S. consumers began using digital channels to connect with their healthcare providers, and they have been using patient portals, telemedicine technologies and mobile apps to connect with their providers...
The connected car has evolved a lot in the few decades since Mazda first started installing GPS technology in its offerings as far back as the early 1990s. Then, GM brought OnStar into its cars, enabling mobile calls to be made from the vehicle for...
Today in the connected economy, T-Mobile’s Chris Melus talks to PYMNTS about the ways 5G technology can transform the in-store experience. Also, card issuance and management platform Highnote expands its partnership with Visa, and Moove, Suzuki and MUFG collaborate to promote financial inclusion in Africa....
Today in the connected economy, Meta launches a partnership with Indian eCommerce firm JioMart to let shoppers buy groceries using WhatsApp. Plus, Jio parent Reliance teams with Google to offer affordable 5G smartphones in India, and online travel app Hopper integrates with vacation rental provider...
No respite here. The Connected Economy 100 (CE100) Stock Index was off 3.7% for the week — though its performance was better than the major benchmarks, which all slipped by about 4% or more. CE100 Relative Performance Source: PYMNTS.com At first glance, the main culprit...
Today in the connected economy, earnings results from buy now, pay later (BNPL) companies show the payment method remains attractive to consumers. Plus, Ulta Beauty reports that digital shopping remains popular even as people return to stores, and information management company Open Text buys software...
Today in the connected economy, Bank of America looks to up its spending on electronic banking after seeing a record number of log-ins last month. Also global payroll solution developer Deel unveils its Instant Card Transfer solution with the help of Paysend, and corporate disbursements...
Today in the connected economy, Peloton turns to Amazon to sell its home exercise equipment, marking the first time the company has worked with an outside retailer. Plus, Malaysian investment bank Kenanga looks to launch a super app with the help of Ant Group, while...
Interest in super apps is growing worldwide as consumers increasingly recognize the benefits they provide. But recent PYMNTS research shows that there are concerns that if left unaddressed, could serve as a barrier to their adoption. The research findings, published in a PYMNTS-PayPal report, show...
