Matt Alldian

Digital Inspiration published their picks for essential Mac apps in 2023, prioritizing lesser-known and mostly free apps compatible with current macOS versions.

Elon Musk's Tesla Energy aims to bring lithium-ion batteries for homes and businesses, hoping to revolutionize energy use like cellphones replaced landlines.

via Quartz

Microsoft's experiment in facial recognition, #HowOldRobot, went viral in 2015, showcasing the company's machine learning capabilities and sparking amusement on social media. via Digiday.

MillerCoors is facing a class action lawsuit alleging the company misleads consumers into believing Blue Moon is a craft beer. via Brewbound

SnapStream's massive DVRs, popular in media production, are now available in a smaller, more affordable model with social media integration features. via Ars Technica.

Podcasts are experiencing a surge in popularity, with a third of Americans having listened to one. via Quartz

IPG Media Lab discusses Buzzfeed's content tracking tool "Pound," which reveals insights about how social networks drive sharing. via The source of this content is IPG Media Lab.

Craft beer trends from 2015 included new German hops, concrete fermenters, and the rise of digital beer lists. via Bon Appétit

Free tickets to a Blur show at Music Hall of Williamsburg were announced and sold out almost instantly. via BrooklynVegan.

Put This On highlights post-Christmas sales at retailers like Mr. Porter, Ralph Lauren, and Brooks Brothers. via Put This On

Facebook shuts down an API that allowed apps to access information about users' friends without consent, effective April 30, 2015. via The Next Web.

New data reveals viewership numbers for popular Netflix shows like Daredevil and House of Cards.