Google tops LinkedIn's 2014 list of most desirable employers in North America, followed by other tech giants like Apple. via Mashable

Digiday outlines five emerging SEO trends in 2014, including mobile optimization, quality content creation, ethical link building, leveraging social media, and utilizing Google Plus features. via Digiday.

Adweek writes about a new ad for Hello Flo from the creators of "Camp Gyno" that features a young girl who fakes getting her period.

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You can watch a nearly 30-minute live set from Real Estate, including songs from "Atlas," a new song called "White Light," and a Weezer cover.

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Peer-to-peer businesses are experiencing rapid growth, with companies like Zopa, Airbnb, and HappyDesk showcasing the industry's expansion. via Mashable

Nokia reportedly paid millions in ransom to blackmailers who obtained a key that could allow unauthorized Symbian apps. via The Verge

Facebook's Slingshot app requires users to send a photo or video back to the sender before they can view what was sent to them. The app is designed to be more like a feed than a messaging app.

The McIlhenny family's Tabasco brand has maintained market dominance for over 150 years by balancing tradition with innovation. via Mashable

Democrats have introduced a bill requiring the FCC to ban internet "fast lanes" and paid prioritization under new net neutrality rules.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the company will open up its patents to competitors, leading to potential cooperation with BMW and Nissan on electric vehicle technology and standards. via Harvard Business Review (HBR).

TaskRabbit is moving from an auction-style system to an on-demand model, offering users a curated selection of taskers with set hourly rates. via The Verge.

OK Go's new music video for "The Writing's On the Wall," is a single-take wonder of optical illusions filmed in a warehouse.

via The Verge