This week's highlights: Amazon calls PayPal acquisition Honey a security risk, Goldman Sachs finally unveiled a mobile app for Marcus, Penn National Gaming in advanced talks to buy Barstool Sports, and much more
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January 18, 2020
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Verizon to discontinue bundling internet and cable services
Verizon announced that it would no longer offer home television and internet on bundled, contracted plans, instead opting to give consumers greater flexibility through what it calls Mix & Match.

Mix & Match builds on Verizon's strategy to adapt to changing consumer habits; the company has reported a net loss in Fios TV subscribers every quarter since 2016 – coinciding with the rise of subscription-based internet streaming services.

As mobile operators increasingly bundle media subscriptions with connectivity services, they should heed lessons from the failures of home bundling offerings.

Business Insider Intelligence's Hirsh Chitkara has the full story.
BRIEFING HIGHLIGHTS
Amazon calls PayPal acquisition Honey a security risk
Amazon recently began presenting a security warning to consumers using Honey, a PayPal acquisition, that it tracks behavior and collects their data.
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Goldman Sachs finally unveiled a mobile app for Marcus
Goldman Sachs finally unveiled an app for customers of its consumer bank Marcus, three years after officially launching in 2016.
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Penn National Gaming in advanced talks to buy Barstool Sports
The Chernin Group is in talks to sell a majority stake in Barstool Sports to the publicly traded regional gambling company Penn National Gaming.
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Huawei creates core cloud and artificial intelligence unit
Huawei established a core cloud and artificial intelligence business group, signaling a focused effort to hone its AI and build up its cloud business.
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Walmart is introducing inventory management robots to 650 stores
Walmart is set to introduce inventory management robots that scan products on shelves at approximately 650 more stores by this summer.
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Our take on Visa's $5.3 billion surprise acquisition of Plaid
Visa is acquiring Plaid for $5.3 billion – allowing it to scoop up the startup's technology stack and provide it with key strategic insights.
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US hospitals' financial woes unlikely to subside in 2020
US hospitals are standing on unstable ground as dwindling profits take a toll on operations– at least 30 US hospitals entered bankruptcy in 2019.
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NRF conference highlighted tech's ability to help store associates
The National Retail Federation's annual Big Show highlighted ow merchants and technology providers are working to improve retail's performance.
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New US-China trade deal could help US payment firms enter China
The US and China agreed on Phase One of a trade deal – which may be a major step in ending the ongoing trade war between the countries.
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Three trends we took away from 2020 Consumer Electronics Show
Analysts at Business Insider Intelligence highlight three key trends from the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show.
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RESEARCH IN FOCUS
The Payments Gateways Report Business Insider Intelligence gives an account of the most important aspects of five major payments gateway providers, including their histories, vital details, and some of their major clients; analyzes the factors that have contributed to their rise to prominence; and discusses top tactics to sustain growth into the future.
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AI In Medical Diagnosis This report examines the value of AI applications in three high-value areas of medical diagnosis — imaging, clinical decision support, and personalized medicine — to illustrate how the tech can drastically improve patient outcomes, lower costs, and increase productivity. We look at US health systems that have effectively applied AI in these use cases to illustrate where and how providers should implement AI.
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The Esports Ecosystem Esports and gaming have burst into the mainstream in recent years, transforming from a vibrant niche to a central form of entertainment around the world. As competitive gaming cements itself in the popular culture, global investors, brands, media outlets, and consumers are all paying attention. This report provides a high-level overview of the industry to clarify how the many moving pieces of the esports ecosystem fit together.
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