Today in the connected economy, Facebook says a quick payment feature is among the new shortcuts for Messenger, while Sony gets ready to debut its PlayStation subscription service. Plus, Citizens Bank allows companies to give employees early access to their paychecks, and Visa and i2C...
Today in the connected economy, Wells Fargo launches a partnership with real estate startup Bilt, while UPS begins collaborating with eCommerce company ESW. Plus, New Zealand’s Thorn Group merges with the auto dealership software provider Limelight, and Elastic Path unveils its new “composable commerce” tool....
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%. A deeper dig...
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. Also, delivery service Gopuff signs a multi-year partnership with British grocery chain Morrisons, and Indian ride sharing service Ola...
Today in the connected economy, Google’s annual Check Up event showcases a new tool designed to make scheduling doctors’ appointments easier. Also, Lyft launches a partnership with scooter startup spin, while rival Uber announces a new collaboration with ride-hailing app Curb. Google Health Event Showcases...
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. It’s a...
United States consumers from coast to coast are growing more accustomed to heading online to get through their routine activities — but precisely what those online activities include varies drastically by region. Consumers living in tech hubs such as San Francisco, Seattle and Portland go...
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...
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. Those are some of the use cases highlighted...
