Welcome to our weekly roundup of all things eCommerce, tech, nerdy, and just plain awesome. It’s our high-five to you for making it through the week.
How to effectively use customer data
Use these tips to improve ecommerce marketing.
http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/127622-5-Interesting-Uses-of-Customer-Data-for-Ecommerce-Marketing
“Facebook at Work” to debut in October
Finally, a way to Facebook at the office that won’t get you in trouble.
http://www.socialmediatoday.com/social-business/facebook-set-launch-facebook-work-next-month
BlackBerry ends smartphone production
RIP, CrackBerry.
https://www.cnet.com/news/blackberry-to-stop-building-its-own-smartphones/
Figma launches Multiplayer feature
Allowing interface designers to collaborate in real time.
https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/28/design-tool-figma-launches-multiplayer-collaboration-mode-for-interface-designers/
Astrological signs shift, NASA shrugs
So who’s an Ophiuchus?
http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2016/0927/Did-your-zodiac-sign-change-Don-t-worry-NASA-says-astrology-is-still-fake
The future of Google Assistant
Your very own LCARS.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/29/technology/google-assistant.html?ref=technology&_r=0
Major tech companies join forces on ethics of AI
With their powers combined they are… the Partnership on Artificial Intelligence to Benefit People and Society.
http://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2016/09/28/495812849/tech-giants-team-up-to-tackle-the-ethics-of-artificial-intelligence
Spotify looks to buy SoundCloud
Sorry, Twitter.
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/179962/20160929/spotify-soundcloud-acquisition-reportedly-in-advanced-talks-would-likely-rule-music-streaming-market.htm
Guide to Star Wars Rebels
Catch up for season 3.
https://www.wired.com/2016/09/binge-guide-star-wars-rebels/
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
The official, final trailer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vso5o11LuGU
Now, weekend: engage. Come back next Friday for the best of next week!