American tech companies are facing mounting pressure from foreign governments to comply with policies requiring them to hand over user data and intellectual property. via The source of this content is The New York Times.

Kanye West debuted a new song called "Fade" at his Adidas fashion show during New York Fashion Week. The song features Ty Dolla $ign and Post Malone, and samples The Undisputed Truth and Hardrive.

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Mic Wright explored Weld.io and its simple elements designed to make website building easy. via The Next Web (TNW).

An advertising technology company saw transactions drop by 65% after implementing fraud filters, but not everyone is convinced it was the right move. via The source of this content is Digiday.

Kendrick Lamar shared a moving tribute to Tupac Shakur on the 19th anniversary of his death. via @consequence

Brands and agencies are largely ignoring the rise of ad blockers, as they are not yet seeing a significant impact on their campaigns. via @Digiday

Julian Jamison's paper explores the history of randomized control trials, dating back hundreds of years and highlighting its emergence in various fields. via Market Design

New research suggests everyone dreams, even those who don't remember them. via Quartz.

This xkcd comic explores the complexities and nuances of language.

Jersey City Eats shares some weekend events for your consideration, including markets, festivals, and restaurant specials. via Jersey City Eats.

SpaceX gave the public a look inside its new Crew Dragon spaceship, which boasts sleek interiors and advanced technology. via Quartz.

Google has released its first monthly security update for Nexus devices, addressing vulnerabilities like the Stagefright bug.