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THE DAILY CRUNCH FRIDAY, MAY 31 2019 By Anthony Ha UltraHaptics acquires Leap Motion, Foursquare acquires Placed and Apple's big developer conference approaches. Here's your Daily Crunch for May 31, 2019. 1. Once poised to kill the mouse and keyboard, Leap Motion plays its final hand Leap Motion raised nearly $94 million for its mind-bending demos of hand-tracking technology, but the company was ultimately unable to find a sizable customer base. Even as it pivoted into the niche VR industry, the startup remained a problem in search of a solution. Now the nine-year-old company is being absorbed into the younger, enterprise-focused UltraHaptics. 2. Foursquare buys Placed from Snap Inc. on the heels of $150M in new funding Foursquare just made its very first acquisition, with Placed founder and CEO David Shim becoming president of the location data company. Sponsored By: AXIOS MLB teams ditch hitting pros for tech and data analysts 63% of MLB hitting coaches played less than 100 big league games and 4 never even played in the minors. Many new coaches are Ivy League grads with skills for the trading floor. Get more insights from the sports world by subscribing to Axios Sports. Learn More… 3. What to expect from Apple's WWDC 2019 The leaks of new iOS features have already started, and the big news so far is system-wide Dark Mode, following in the footsteps of MacOS. 4. 'Lion King' director Jon Favreau explains why he's remaking an animated classic After sitting on it for 18 months, I can finally share an interview with the director of the new "Lion King" about how he used game engines and VR to visualize his film. 5. Uber Eats, micromobility services are growing faster than Uber's core ride-hailing business In Uber's Q1 2019 earnings, the company reported gross bookings growth of 230% for its other bets, while ridesharing grew just 22% year-over-year. 6. If you use women as decorative objects, then I will assume your tech is from the 1950s, too Just a reminder that "booth babes" are a toxic and outdated marketing gimmick. 7. The Slack origin story Find out how a whimsical online game became an enterprise software giant. (Extra Crunch membership required.) Get more stories at techcrunch.com  Newest Jobs From CrunchBoard: IT Project Manager - GeoAnalytics at Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (Middletown, PA, United States) Senior Lead Developer at Commissionly (London, UK) Senior Software Engineer - Seraph Biosciences, Inc at Seraph Biosciences, Inc (Detroit, MI, USA) Sr. Linux System Administrator (HPC/DEV OPS) at Genentech (South San Francisco, CA, USA) Server Side Software Engineer at Kongregate Inc. (Chicago, IL, USA) SEE MORE JOBS ON CRUNCHBOARD Post your tech jobs and reach millions of TechCrunch readers for only $200 per month View this email online in your browser Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Unsubscribe © 2019 Oath Tech Network. All rights reserved. 410 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

                                                           

Editor's Pick: The Cannabis Rush: Where There's Smoke, There's E-Commerce

The Cannabis Rush: Where There's Smoke, There's E-Commerce

Pam Baker May 31, 2019 5:00 AM PT
	The budding online cannabis industry has a long way to go before it delivers bumper crops. The market for both recreational and medicinal cannabis has been plowed and pre-seeded by the previous underground market and the impetus of state laws legalizing its use. Still, the cannabis industry is almost invisible online, cloaked as it is in a broad ad and search engine blackout. [More...]

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GitHub Opens New Door to Financial Support for Open Source Devs GitHub has made it easier for open source developers to garner financial support as recipients of paid sponsorships. GitHub Sponsors, launched in beta last week, is a new funding mechanism that enables open source users to make recurring payments, much like crowdfunding services such as Patreon and managed open source subscription services like Tidelift. [More...]

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Trailblazing a Path for Blockchain Many of us think of blockchain as the technology that prevents counterfeiting digital currencies like bitcoin. However, the so-called cryptocurrencies have hit the rocks recently, losing value or at least fluctuating wildly, making them look more like the stocks of startups than stores of value. Still, as an independent technology the value of blockchain is only growing. [More...]

Amazon to Edge Out Small Wholesalers Amazon has been reworking relationships with several of its long-time wholesale suppliers in a bid to cut costs, according to a report. The plan is to buy from larger companies instead of smaller businesses. Thousands of small suppliers that sell less than $10 million annually on Amazon's platform would lose bulk orders, while big brands like Procter & Gamble and Lego would benefit. [More...]

Apple's New iPod Gets in Touch With Gamers Apple has refreshed its iPod touch line of media players with a faster processor, greater storage capacity and improved communications features. The new iPod is built on Apple's A10 Fusion chip, the same processor used in the iPhone 7. According to Apple, the power upgrade delivers two times faster performance than previous models and three times better graphics. [More...]

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The Cannabis Rush: Where There's Smoke, There's E-Commerce
(Posted 31-May-19)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86049.html

Amazon to Edge Out Small Wholesalers
(Posted 30-May-19)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86045.html

Getting Chatty With Chatbots
(Posted 28-May-19)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86039.html

Leveraging the Tools That Fuel E-Commerce Growth
(Posted 25-May-19)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86038.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From TechNewsWorld

Amazon Debuts Echo Show 5: Smaller, Cheaper, More Private
(Posted 30-May-19)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86046.html

Apple's New iPod Gets in Touch With Gamers
(Posted 29-May-19)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86040.html

How to Set Up Your Computer to Auto-Restart After a Power Outage
(Posted 28-May-19)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86034.html

Qualcomm and Huawei: Now Things Are Just Getting Weird
(Posted 27-May-19)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86036.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From CRM Buyer

Trailblazing a Path for Blockchain
(Posted 30-May-19)
http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/86047.html

The Biggest Customer Service Mistakes Brands Make on Social Media
(Posted 29-May-19)
http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/86043.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From LinuxInsider

GitHub Opens New Door to Financial Support for Open Source Devs
(Posted 29-May-19)
http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/86042.html

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E-Commerce Minute: Friday -- May 31, 2019

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Headline Scan
The Cannabis Rush: Where There's Smoke, There's E-Commerce
Amazon to Edge Out Small Wholesalers
Trailblazing a Path for Blockchain
Getting Chatty With Chatbots
Leveraging the Tools That Fuel E-Commerce Growth
Where CEOs Go Wrong With Brand ID

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Today's Story Highlights

The Cannabis Rush: Where There's Smoke, There's E-Commerce
The budding online cannabis industry has a long way to go before it
delivers bumper crops. The market for both recreational and medicinal
cannabis has been plowed and pre-seeded by the previous underground
market and the impetus of state laws legalizing its use. Still, the
cannabis industry is almost invisible online, cloaked as it is in a
broad ad and search engine blackout.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86049.html

Amazon to Edge Out Small Wholesalers
Amazon has been reworking relationships with several of its long-time
wholesale suppliers in a bid to cut costs, according to a report. The
plan is to buy from larger companies instead of smaller businesses.
Thousands of small suppliers that sell less than $10 million annually on
Amazon's platform would lose bulk orders, while big brands like Procter
& Gamble and Lego would benefit.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86045.html

Trailblazing a Path for Blockchain
Many of us think of blockchain as the technology that prevents
counterfeiting digital currencies like bitcoin. However, the so-called
cryptocurrencies have hit the rocks recently, losing value or at least
fluctuating wildly, making them look more like the stocks of startups
than stores of value. Still, as an independent technology the value of
blockchain is only growing.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86047.html

Getting Chatty With Chatbots
Chatbots are an important part of the e-commerce shopping experience.
They answer questions, provide information, and help customers along in
their buying journey. Though they may never replace human beings
entirely, they are central to many e-commerce-related interactions.
Because they can be everpresent, chatbots are vital for keeping
customers and potential customers engaged with a brand.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86039.html

Leveraging the Tools That Fuel E-Commerce Growth
E-commerce technologies have been innovating fast. It's no surprise,
considering e-commerce in North America grew by 15 percent in 2018, to
reach more than $500 billion. Today's e-commerce businesses need to stay
ahead of the curve if they want to be the consumer's choice, as
convenience and relevance remain king. Companies can stand out by
deploying some of the latest technologies.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86038.html

Where CEOs Go Wrong With Brand ID
Brand ID is key to every company's success and growth. Why then do so
many senior executives at so many different companies screw it up? When
you come up with a winning brand ID, it's OK to build on it and to
change it for the better, but not for the worse. Customers buy from you
based on your brand ID. If that changes, then customers may change their
buying habits as well.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86037.html

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Headline Scan
Amazon Debuts Echo Show 5: Smaller, Cheaper, More Private
Apple's New iPod Gets in Touch With Gamers
GitHub Opens New Door to Financial Support for Open Source Devs
How to Set Up Your Computer to Auto-Restart After a Power Outage
Qualcomm and Huawei: Now Things Are Just Getting Weird

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Amazon Debuts Echo Show 5: Smaller, Cheaper, More Private
Amazon has announced the Echo Show 5 and is taking preorders. This
third-generation Echo Show is called the "5" because it has a 5.5-inch
diagonal display. he Echo Show 5 is available in the line's standard
Charcoal and Sandstone colors. It is priced at $90. New Alexa routines
are available on the Echo Show 5, such as a nighttime routine that turns
off the bedroom lamp and plays soothing sounds.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86046.html

Apple's New iPod Gets in Touch With Gamers
Apple has refreshed its iPod touch line of media players with a faster
processor, greater storage capacity and improved communications
features. The new iPod is built on Apple's A10 Fusion chip, the same
processor used in the iPhone 7. According to Apple, the power upgrade
delivers two times faster performance than previous models and three
times better graphics.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86040.html

GitHub Opens New Door to Financial Support for Open Source Devs
GitHub has made it easier for open source developers to garner financial
support as recipients of paid sponsorships. GitHub Sponsors, launched in
beta last week, is a new funding mechanism that enables open source
users to make recurring payments, much like crowdfunding services such
as Patreon and managed open source subscription services like Tidelift.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86042.html

How to Set Up Your Computer to Auto-Restart After a Power Outage
Aside from malware and viruses, nothing has the potential to be more
dangerous to your computer's health than power outages. Here is how to
ensure your computer keeps it boot on when a power failure turns the
lights off. With the approach of the turbulent summer season, it is
important to know what kills the electrical lifeline, how to safeguard
your digital gear from fatal reboot disease.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86034.html

Qualcomm and Huawei: Now Things Are Just Getting Weird
Qualcomm just lost its seemingly no-lose case against the FTC, largely
because it seems the judge was only physically in the room during the
trial. The ruling makes it look like she and I observed very different
trials. In addition, the U.S. apparently declared war against Huawei,
which actually could benefit Huawei. The result of both efforts
effectively could be to give the 5G market to China.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86036.html

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