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WEEKEND ROUNDUP Nordstrom acquires two retail technology companies Nordstrom has acquired two separate companies, BevyUp and MessageYes, in an effort to further improve its shopping experience with new technologies and tools, according to a press release. BevyUp's platform will enable store associates to communicate with customers when they're out of the store. MessageYes will bolster Nordstrom's ability to send consumers personalized mobile messages. Both of these acquisitions should improve Nordstrom's ability to personalize its shopping experience, and give it more contact with consumers across channels to create a more seamless process. Business Insider Intelligence analyst Daniel Keyes has the full story. BI Intelligence Daily is just a preview of BI Intelligence. Become an ALL-ACCESS member to unlock everything BI Intelligence has to offer. RESEARCH IN FOCUS Healthcare Payments In this report, Business Insider Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service, explains how a typical healthcare transaction is structured, identifies the major players in the industry, and pinpoints the most pressing pain points for stakeholders. We then look at the opportunities available to payments companies, and explore specific solutions that could help them attract partners in the space. Learn More → AI in Marketing In a new report, Business Insider Intelligence examines the current and potential applications of AI within marketing. We dive into how AI enhances personalization, and identify the best practices for marketers looking to integrate the nascent tech into their strategies. We also look at how marketers can implement AI to better target audiences, gain a competitive edge, and analyze data from social platforms. Finally, we evaluate how these applications will transform — and enhance — the way marketers analyze data, conduct burdensome tasks, and create content. Learn More → Insurtech 2.0 This report from Business Insider Intelligence will briefly review major changes in the insurtech segment over the past year. It will then examine how startups and legacy players across the insurance value chain are using technology to develop new business models that cut costs or boost revenue, and, in some cases, both. Additionally, we will provide our take on the future of insurance as insurtech continues to proliferate. Learn More → BI Intelligence Daily is just a preview of BI Intelligence. Become an ALL-ACCESS member to unlock everything BI Intelligence has to offer. BRIEFING HIGHLIGHTS Amazon is entering Vietnam Amazon is set to enter the Vietnamese market by providing e-commerce services for the Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM), which is a group of 140 local online businesses, according to the Nikkei Asian Review. Read More → Facebook is pushing for more premium content for Watch Facebook is becoming more selective in the types of shows it curates for Watch, its designated section for TV-like content, according to Digiday. The social network is reportedly disappointed in the overall quality of content hosted on Watch, and has struggled to sell Watch ad inventory. Read More → Here's why a cheaper HomePod won't help Apple take down the Echo Apple is reportedly considering releasing a less expensive version of its HomePod smart speaker later this year. The new device would cost between $150 and $200, which is significantly cheaper than the $350 price tag for the current device. Read More → Clinc wants to solve financial institutions' AI problems Clinc, a US-based provider of conversational AI technology for financial institutions (FIs), announced the launch of a new self-service platform, Spotlight, that enables FIs to train and deploy sophisticated conversational AI software in-house, independently of vendors. Read More → Google adds features for Actions, its ecosystem of voice apps similar to Amazon's Alexa skills The new features — Custom Device Actions, push notifications, and support for media playback — could incentivize more developers to create actions for Google Assistant and drive consumer engagement, ultimately making Google Assistant a stronger competitor in the voice assistant landscape. Read More → Ford's interest in drones is growing more serious Ford has a new team of engineers and developers in Silicon Valley dedicated to researching how drone technologies could fit into the company's business, according to CNN Money. Read More → GM is piloting a new P2P car-sharing service GM will start piloting a new peer-to-peer (P2P) car-sharing service this summer that will allow GM car owners to rent out their vehicles when they're not using them, according to Bloomberg. Read More → YouTube leans on Wikipedia to fight conspiracies Conspiracy-related videos hosted on YouTube will now include a blurb that offers additional information about the topic, Adweek reports. Read More → Amazon Alexa may get P2P capabilities Software firm Daon has developed software that will allow customers to use Amazon Alexa-enabled devices, like Echo smart speakers, to send and receive peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers with their banks, according to CNET. Read More → Singapore is flexing its fintech muscles Singapore Exchange (SGX) has announced two new measures designed to make the city more attractive to technology companies, including fintechs. Read More → BI Intelligence Daily is just a preview of BI Intelligence. 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