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.

AT&T Dials Up Latest Sign of Distress for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
AT&T Dials Up Latest Sign of Distress for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
July 21, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The latest sign of turbulence and stress in the paycheck-to-paycheck economy comes not from the housing sector, not from credit card issuers or BNPL, but...

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Uber Eats Boosts Grocery Delivery With Off-Hours Shopping
Uber Eats Boosts Grocery Delivery With Off-Hours Shopping
July 21, 2022  |  Retail

As restaurant aggregators look to drive more value from their driver networks and outperform competitors, many are turning to grocery delivery to give them that...

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From Chicken Nuggets to Metaverse, Fast Food Chains Court Gen Z Customers
From Chicken Nuggets to Metaverse, Fast Food Chains Court Gen Z Customers
July 20, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

As major quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains look to secure a following among younger generations, they are being forced to rewrite the playbook to meet the...

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Flip Raises $60M at $500M Valuation to Expand Discovery eCommerce Platform
Flip Raises $60M at $500M Valuation to Expand Discovery eCommerce Platform
July 20, 2022  |  Retail

Discovery eCommerce startup Flip raised $60M in a Series B funding round that puts its valuation at $500 million as the company expands its social...

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‘Stranger Things’ Have Happened: Netflix Bets Tweaks Will Reverse Post-Pandemic Decline
‘Stranger Things’ Have Happened: Netflix Bets Tweaks Will Reverse Post-Pandemic Decline
July 20, 2022  |  Earnings

Newtonian physics applies to Netflix, too — what goes up comes down — and so it is with the streaming pioneer right now. Still, Wall...

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Kroger Boosts ‘Home Chef’ Meal Prep As Restaurant Take Out, Delivery Slump
Kroger Boosts ‘Home Chef’ Meal Prep As Restaurant Take Out, Delivery Slump
July 20, 2022  |  Retail

As skyrocketing food prices have cost-conscious consumers seeking lower-cost alternatives, The Kroger Co. is expanding the capacity of its ready-made meal and meal kit delivery...

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Google to Begin ‘Real World’ Tests of AR Device in August
Google to Begin ‘Real World’ Tests of AR Device in August
July 20, 2022  |  Google

Google is preparing to test a prototype of a new augmented reality (AR) device beginning next month. The company said in a blog post Tuesday...

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Facebook Pivots From News Coverage to Creator Economy
Facebook Pivots From News Coverage to Creator Economy
July 19, 2022  |  Meta

Meta will be changing how it uses resources for its Facebook News tab and Bulletin newsletter, intending to focus more on the creator economy, according...

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Today in the Connected Economy: YouTube, Shopify Team for Livestream Shopping
Today in the Connected Economy: YouTube, Shopify Team for Livestream Shopping
July 19, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Shopify and YouTube collaborate to let creators and merchants showcase their products. Also, Google Wallet rebrands for the fourth time,...

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