Today in the connected economy, Meta and Verizon announce plans to study the metaverse — where they might discover CVS, setting up its virtual pharmacy. Meanwhile, security firm ADT wants to extend its home protection services to automotive and mobile applications, and last-mile delivery service...
In light of the current world events, a lasting recovery seems to be slowed for now. However, there is some movement: After two years of frantic digital shifting, we are emerging as a digital culture. How does that translate for companies? We’re hearing about the...
Today in the connected economy, airline software maker Sabre joins the sanctions battle against Russia by ending its deal with the country’s biggest air carrier. Also, AutoZone and Cars.com invest in new digital tools as more drivers get back on the road post-pandemic, and FinTech...
Movie theater chains are accustomed to periodic showdowns as new technologies change the media landscape. They faced the rise of video rental stores in the 80s, the arrival of DVD in the 90s, cable TV video-on-demand (VOD) in the early aughts, and now the vast...
When you’re working or enjoying exploring areas far from paved roads and cities, it’s good to know where you are, where your vehicle is and how much fuel or electric charge it has. With that and other benefits in mind, powersports manufacturer Polaris is going...
These days, the phrase “on the clock” doesn’t mean what it once did. The connected world allows people to be available whenever and wherever they need to be. PYMNTS research shows 58% of people check in on work from outside the office or beyond the...
When Meta turned off its Face Recognition System in 2021 primarily over information security and data privacy concerns, and to head off inquisitive regulators, the biometrics world held its breath. The pandemic saw a boom of biometrics — temperature scans before entering buildings, use of...
Today in the connected economy, Netflix gets into gaming with its planned acquisition of Next Games, while delivery service Gopuff expands across France. Plus, a new acquisition lets Cars.com add a range of new services, and udaan — the largest B2B eCommerce platform in India...
Today in the connected economy, Uber launched a feature that lets people book reservations at restaurants, while a partnership between NCR and Stratacache helps restaurants improve their digital signage. Also, Tranglo and Ripple formed a new cross-border payment partnership, while home improvement lending marketplace Acorn...
