Matt Alldian

Burial surprised fans with an early digital release of their new EP, which you can stream now, ahead of a physical release on December 16th. via WeAllWantSomeone.org.

New research finds that 83% of IT workers surveyed admitted to using unapproved tech at work, often to bypass company regulations they believe hinder their work. via The source of this content is Mashable.

XKCD comic #1302 "Year in Review" is a comic about how uneventful year-end reviews can be.

Kottke.org shares a link to Adrian Hon's book, "A History of the Future in 100 Objects," which examines the future from the perspective of someone writing in 2082. The book uses 100 objects to explore themes of human connection, technological advancements, political shifts, and the changing nature of work.

Maison Martin Margiela's pre-SS14 menswear collection revisits the brand's roots with deconstructed pieces, elongated silhouettes, and exposed zippers.

Street style photography from the Pop Up Flea event in New York City, by George Elder. via Complex

This article shares tips for dating someone you perceive as "out of your league." via Complex.

Listen to Kanye West on the Juan Epstein podcast, where he discusses his early career, preferred equipment, and meeting Michael Jackson and J Dilla. via Consequence

Check out some of these post-Christmas sale picks from menswear brands like Brooks Brothers, Mr. Porter, and Ralph Lauren. via The source of this content is Put This On.

This article explores how to create successful branded video content, emphasizing video view counts and completion rates as key metrics for marketers.

Starbucks' Tweet-a-Coffee campaign let users gift $5 coffee cards via Twitter and resulted in about $180,000 in sales. via Mashable

Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom is hosting a press event in New York City on December 12th, prompting speculation about a new feature for the popular social media platform. via Mashable