Popular Pays, a startup connecting Instagram users with marketers, has raised $2 million in funding.

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Atlas Obscura features an interactive map of 12 famous literary road trips across the US, including locations mentioned in books like "On the Road" and "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance." via Quartz

PSFK offers an AI-powered dashboard for trend analysis, providing insights on innovation across industries, retailers, and technologies through research reports, case studies, expert quotes, and video content. via PSFK.

Apple's share price dropped 8.3% after an earnings report, wiping out $62 billion of its market value in just minutes.

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Google patented tech that would allow a Glass-like device to record, upload, and make searchable your real-world experiences. via Quartz.

GoPro launched a platform where brands can license user-generated videos, with licensing fees starting at $1,000. via Econsultancy.

Airbnb is launching new tools for business travelers, including a dashboard for booking and expensing trips.

Foals premiered their new single "Mountain at My Gates" from their upcoming album *What Went Down*. via Consequence

Advertisers are loving influencer marketing, but some are still struggling to use it effectively, as some brands aren't matching with the right influencers or measuring success. via Digiday.

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Marketers may be missing out on the potential of apps for brand loyalty and engagement in an increasingly mobile-first world. via Econsultancy

This article explores the impact of easing US-Cuba relations and examines the pace of change in Cuba. via Quartz