2014

Bon Appétit shares a roundup of recipes featured in their 2014 issues.

Apple named Elevate, an app designed to improve memory and focus, as its top app of 2014, with Instagram's Hyperlapse as the runner-up. via SharpBrains.

GQ offers an alternative method for cooking steak indoors, ideal for small kitchens. via GQ.

This article offers advice on how to identify core qualifications and transferable skills to highlight when applying for jobs where you don't meet all of the listed requirements. via Mashable.

The Senate released a report on the CIA's use of torture, which details horrific treatment of detainees. via kottke.org

A newly declassified Senate report details "enhanced interrogation techniques" used by the CIA on al-Qaeda suspects after 9/11, including torture such as waterboarding and sleep deprivation. via Quartz

A US Senate report confirms that the CIA used torture on suspected terrorists, but it didn't help the US find Osama bin Laden.

Facebook is encouraging content creators to leverage their platform for video content discovery with autoplay features and algorithms, even without immediate monetization like YouTube currently offers.

Preso.tv is a platform for sharing presentations in real-time, allowing users to upload and share slides with viewers who can follow along on their own devices.

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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.