Political campaigns are using neuroscience to understand voters' feelings, analyzing brain activity and facial expressions to reveal hidden sentiments. via MIT Technology Review

Chinese police are using phone scanners to collect personal data from smartphones, raising privacy concerns. via Reuters

Cool Tools shares a list of recommended tools and resources including AirHelp for flight delay compensation, the iNaturalist app for nature identification, and a no-kill rodent trap. via Cool Tools.

Seth Godin explores whether cannabis marketing will follow the same path as alcohol or lean towards niche product strategies like those used for high-end chocolate.

via The source of this content is Seth's Blog.

Valet Magazine recommends taking a wallet backup by photographing the contents of your wallet to make replacing essential items easier if it's lost or stolen. via Valet

Spokane horticulturist Nick Benscoter, aka That One Plant Guy, shares his six houseplant care tips. via Food52.

Marketers at the Digiday Content Marketing Summit sound off on the challenges of content marketing in 2018, including the difficulties of social media and agency partnerships.

Online mattress company Casper plans to open 200 physical stores, a surprising move for a brand known for its direct-to-consumer approach. via The source of this content is Fast Company.

Amazon, Airbnb, and ASOS are all investing in the same simple design idea, according to Fast Company. via fastcompany.com

Hilton opened its first tri-branded hotel, which includes a Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, and Home2 Suites, at Chicago's McCormick Place. via Hotel News Resource.

Curious about trending restaurants in Boston? This article from Hoodline explores trending restaurants in Boston based on Yelp review data, highlighting spots like Spyce, Bootleg Special, and Tuscan Kitchen. via Hoodline