Consulting firms are making their presence known at Cannes Lions, vying for marketing spend and showcasing creative chops alongside agencies. via Digiday

Fast Company explores seven potential ways augmented reality could impact our lives, from trying on virtual tattoos to experiencing interactive advertisements. via Fast Company.

Jersey City Eats shares some recent happenings in the Jersey City food scene, including a new veggie burger at The Cliff and the merging of Hoboken's two farmers' markets.

Hard Grove restaurant featuring their new menu of Cuban-inspired dishes is now open in Jersey City.

Six tips are offered for starting and completing side projects, including advice on choosing the right project and balancing it with your day job. via HubSpot Blog.

Chef and blogger Anthony Warner challenges popular food fads and myths in his debunking blog and upcoming book, *The Angry Chef: Bad Science and the Truth About Healthy Eating*. via The Guardian

Everyday Carry features the latest news, buying guides, and product releases in the world of everyday carry gear. via Everyday Carry

This 2017 article from *Texas Monthly* profiles Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey during a turbulent time for the company.

Seven technical skills all growth hackers should learn are laid out in this article, including tips and resources for learning each skill and a related challenge project.

via Buck-Fifty MBA

ReadWrite explores the potential implications of Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods on the future of smart refrigerators.

WikiLeaks has released documents detailing “CherryBlossom,” a CIA program used to turn Wi-Fi routers into covert listening posts. The program, reportedly in use since 2007, targets routers from various manufacturers and allows the CIA to monitor and manipulate internet traffic.

via Ars Technica