2014

Facebook's Connectivity Lab is developing solar-powered planes to beam internet to unconnected parts of the world.

via Mashable

Kickstarter success rates in 2013 varied significantly by category, with Design, Technology, & Games seeing far greater success than Journalism, Theater, & Dance. via Mashable

A food writer shares his secret awesome hot sauce recipe, claiming it's easier than you think.

Whitney Johnson's article, "To Innovate in a Big Company, Don’t Think “Us Against Them”" discusses collaboration and teams in the context of innovation. via Harvard Business Review.

This article provides a guide on how to oil butcher block countertops using food-safe mineral oil, walnut oil, or butcher block conditioners. via The Kitchn

PSFK offers an AI-powered dashboard with trends analysis, innovation research, expert insights, and curated content across industries to help businesses stay informed on market developments and consumer culture. via PSFK

Google Search is using information from tables on web pages to display additional information in search listings.

Brand publishers are moving away from Facebook and toward microsites to have more control over their data and content. via Adweek.

Pink Floyd announced their first new album in 20 years, The Endless River, due out November 10th.

This humorous style guide categorizes different types of man buns, using names like "The Monbun" and "The Struggle Bun." via Complex

This piece details the global supply chain and manufacturing required to create a can of Coca-Cola, starting with the aluminum sourced from Australia. via @kevin_ashton

Bloomberg Beta uses an algorithm to identify potential entrepreneurs before they even start a company.