Matt Alldian

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

YouTube plans to block videos from artists who don't sign up for its new paid streaming music service.

The Mozart Project is an immersive exploration of the composer's life and works. via kottke.org.

Corporate mergers and acquisitions are on the rise, reshaping the business landscape. via The source of this content is Harvard Business Review.

Greenpeace has shifted from government lobbying to successfully pressure major corporations to adopt more sustainable practices by targeting their consumer brands and leveraging social media. via Business Insider.

Ken Regan, a computer science professor and chess expert, develops statistical methods to detect cheating in chess by analyzing players' moves. via The United States Chess Federation

Durex launched a new ad campaign called #DontFakeIt that mocks soccer players' exaggerated dives during World Cup matches. via Adweek

Tim Ferriss shares productivity tricks including podcasts and YouTube videos. He also provides links to several podcasts from friends where he was interviewed.

Social media dashboards offer a range of benefits for marketers, including campaign tracking and content scheduling. via Social Media Examiner.

Vanity Fair chronicles the downfall of a billionaire tech mogul, from alleged drug use to securities fraud charges.

via Vanity Fair.

QuickDT is a Java library designed for decision tree learning, supporting both categorical and numeric data. via GitHub