Matt Alldian

A financial company marketing executive believes social media and influencer marketing are ineffective and wasteful.

Andrew Ng, Google Brain founder and Baidu's chief scientist, has resigned from Baidu to pursue a new chapter in AI. Google Maps now lets users share their location with friends and family for a specified period of time. iCloud account data helped police identify a Twitter user who allegedly tweeted a seizure-inducing strobe to a journalist, despite his use of a prepaid SIM card. Google has released Android O to developers, promising better battery life and notifications.

via Techmeme

Marketers need to retool for the digital age by using data analytics to improve ROI and create more personalized consumer experiences. via The Drum

Android O will focus on enhancements for developers and improved battery life by limiting background app activity. via WIRED

The Department of Homeland Security is banning electronic devices larger than cellphones in carry-on luggage for US-bound flights originating from eight airports in the Middle East and Africa. via WIRED.

More CEOs are engaging on social media to connect with people and boost their company's image. via The Drum.

HubSpot explores guerrilla marketing examples like UNICEF and Burger King, and gives tips for launching such a campaign. via HubSpot Blog