2014

Brands should increase their use of user-generated content in 2015 due to its abundance, authenticity, and scalability. via Digiday

Google Maps creates and maintains highly accurate digital maps using a massive operation combining computer vision algorithms, satellite imagery, Street View data, and meticulous manual labor. via WIRED.

Despite a talent rivalry between Wall Street and Silicon Valley, less than 4% of Wall Street analyst program graduates are going to startups. via Quartz.

Google announced the release of Android Studio 1.0, a new IDE designed to make building Android apps easier. This marks the official exit from the preview phase for the development environment, which was first announced at Google I/O 2013.

Philosopher Daniel Cloud argues that humans actively shape language and culture rather than being passively influenced by them. via Quartz

Amazon-owned price comparison website Junglee.com offers price alert features that notify users via email when the prices of watched items drop. via Digital Inspiration