Connected Economy

The innovations in technology, connected devices, software, payments and cellular technology make it possible for people and businesses to connect with each other and do business via any device, an in any digital or physical location safely, securely, and in real time. This integration of the digital and physical worlds will transform the economy across the ten pillars that today represent its key cornerstones – pillars that are already experiencing the impact of disruptive innovation as new blended, digital-first experience-driven ecosystems are now taking shape.

CE 100 Index Slips 1.3% as C3.ai and Nvidia Drag Enablers Group Lower

CE 100 Index Slips 1.3% as C3.ai and Nvidia Drag Enablers Group Lower
CE 100 Index Slips 1.3% as C3.ai and Nvidia Drag Enablers Group Lower
March 03, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The wild roller coaster of post-earnings stock gyrations continued to impact the CE 100 Index, which gave up 1.3% through the past week — while...

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Smart Salt Shakers and Selfie Toasters: Meet the IoT Devices You Never Knew You Needed
Smart Salt Shakers and Selfie Toasters: Meet the IoT Devices You Never Knew You Needed
March 01, 2025  |  Internet of Things

Here at PYMNTS we cover the Connected Economy as well as banking and payments. You can call it the smart economy or the digital economy....

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Trump Says US Has Decided to Impose Tariffs on EU
Trump Says US Has Decided to Impose Tariffs on EU
February 26, 2025  |  Politics

President Donald Trump reportedly said Wednesday (Feb. 26) that the U.S. has decided to impose tariffs on the European Union (EU) and will announce the details...

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House Financial Services Seeks Ways to Compete With China
House Financial Services Seeks Ways to Compete With China
February 26, 2025  |  Politics

How can the U.S. best compete with China? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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How Self-Service Technology Is Helping Physical Retail Take Back Sales
How Self-Service Technology Is Helping Physical Retail Take Back Sales
February 26, 2025  |  Unattended Retail

The brick-and-mortar retail model is in flux. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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CE 100 Index Slumps 4.3% as Fiverr and Block Plummet After Earnings Reports
CE 100 Index Slumps 4.3% as Fiverr and Block Plummet After Earnings Reports
February 24, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The CE100 Index’s slide far outpaced the drops seen this past holiday-shortened trading week across the broader markets.  Earnings weighed on stock trading, as all...

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Decoding the Connected Consumer: Personas, Preferences and Payment Strategies
Decoding the Connected Consumer: Personas, Preferences and Payment Strategies
February 21, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The way consumers pay continues to change, and it’s all thanks to the ever-expanding universe of connected devices. A new PYMNTS report, “How People Pay:...

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Apple Aims to Reach More Customers With Lower-Cost iPhone 16e
Apple Aims to Reach More Customers With Lower-Cost iPhone 16e
February 19, 2025  |  Apple

Apple debuted its lower-cost smartphone, the iPhone 16e, Wednesday (Feb. 19), saying the product’s price starts at $599. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Refunds, Right Now. Reshop Targets Gen Z and Millennial Shopping Pain Points
Refunds, Right Now. Reshop Targets Gen Z and Millennial Shopping Pain Points
February 18, 2025  |  eCommerce

Anthony Eisen is no stranger to shaking up the financial landscape. As the co-founder of Afterpay, he helped transform the buy now, pay later (BNPL)...

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