This HubSpot blog post identifies five reasons why brands may be losing followers on Instagram, based on data from a survey of marketers.

via HubSpot Blog.

Amazon has seemingly thrown in the towel and opened a store on Alibaba's Tmall platform in China. via @qz

PSFK offers an AI-powered dashboard for trend analysis, providing insights on innovation across industries.

David Lebovitz, author of "The Perfect Scoop," shares a comically ironic anecdote about the lengthy goodbyes at Parisian parties. via David Lebovitz

HBO's new streaming service for cord-cutters will be called "HBO Now" and cost $15 per month.

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Google updated Contacts with a new look, some new features, and smarter duplicate finding. via TNW.

Complex announces a new collaboration between Uniqlo and Christophe Lemaire. via Complex.

Jason Kottke shares his amazement by Google's new office plans in Mountain View, particularly the innovative greenhouse canopies. via kottke.org

FlowingData shares a post about the formula EA Sports uses to rate players in its Madden NFL video game.

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Pan drippings are bursting with flavor, and this article tells you how to turn them into a delicious sauce! via Food52

FiveThirtyEight examines the success rate of television spin-offs and what factors influence their longevity. via FiveThirtyEight

Bon Appétit tested 11 pressure cookers and recommends the Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Pressure Cooker for its simplicity and even heat distribution. via Bon Appétit.