Daily Crunch 12/16/19

Welcome to TechCrunch daily news, a round up of the top tech news of the day. Today’s briefing is brought to you by Starbucks at-home coffee, ready to help you find your perfect cup. Do you like your coffee light with notes of toasted nuts, or dark with hints of chocolate? Just ask your smart speaker to find your Starbucks coffee, and get started! -- Uber and Zomato are nearing a deal in India -- Cisco acquires Exablaze -- and Spotify really wants you to listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices