2015

A 2015 survey explored what aspects of website UX matter most to people, finding website performance, fresh content, and a consistent mobile experience are most important to consumers.

Airbnb is testing a new service that would allow users to book an entire trip, including lodging, meals, and curated excursions, for a flat fee.

via The Next Web (TNW).

This blog post charts a road trip route to visit the top 70 breweries in the United States. The route prioritizes the shortest distance, covering 12,299 miles with an estimated 197 hours of driving. via FlowingData

This article argues that electric cars outperform gas cars in every way and that traditional car companies will struggle to adapt. via qz.com.

This New York Times Magazine article delves into the insights gained by "Fresh Air" host Terry Gross after conducting 13,000 interviews. via The source of this content is The New York Times Magazine.

The Casio F-91W watch, known for its affordability and durability, has also gained notoriety for its use by terrorist groups as a timer for explosives. via The Next Web

Bon Appétit presents a collection of 15 recipes that might not be the most visually appealing, but are incredibly delicious.

Kevin Kelly and Mark Frauenfelder compiled a list of the top 50 non-fiction podcasts based on a poll of 1600 people; you can see the full list The top five are This American Life, Radiolab, Serial, 99% Invisible, and WTF with Marc Maron.

via kottke.org

Instagram launched a new app called Boomerang that creates looping GIFs, and several brands quickly began using the app to create and share engaging content.

via Digiday

Nine agency millennials share their approaches to tweeting for both professional and personal purposes in this 2015 article. They detail how they use the platform for work-related tasks like social listening, getting feedback, and offer insights into their online personas. via Digiday.

How many real friends can one person really have? This article explores Dunbar's Number and the theory that there's a limit to the number of meaningful friendships a person can maintain. via Nautilus.

23andMe is again offering genetic health testing with FDA approval, focusing on ancestry and genetic effects on children. via Ars Technica.