2015

User frustration with online ads and data collection is driving the rise of ad-blocking software, which could cost advertisers $22 billion this year. via The New York Times

Jeff Bezos sold 1 million shares of Amazon this week, earning him over $500 million as part of a divestment plan. Bezos still owns 82.9 million shares (18%) of the company.

via The source of this content is The Business of Fashion (BoF).

Want higher engagement on your sponsored content? Learn how segmenting your audience based on factors like device type and past behavior can help. via HubSpot Blog

A European court ruling gives individuals the “right to be forgotten” online, allowing removal of harmful search results, but Google argues a French court’s global enforcement sets a censorship precedent. via The source of this content is The New York Times.

The Thirsty Quaker blog posted new arrivals on August 5, 2015, including mead, cider, and various beers.

Genius released its first-ever Android app in August 2015, coinciding with a redesign of its iOS app and website.

A new study says awe can make you nicer, finding that even just watching nature videos made people less selfish. via The source of this content is Quartz.

Consequence.net shares a Radiohead-Seinfeld mashup titled "#twitterjamsjuly," created by electrolemon.

via Consequence

This easy recipe uses eggplant, zucchini, sweet peppers, and ripe summer tomatoes and is recommended to be served with crusty bread. via The Kitchn

The British Library has released over a million images to the public domain on Flickr for anyone to use.

via Quartz

PSFK takes a look at Facebook's internet drones. via PSFK