2016

CP+B created a tool that lets users create mock big-budget ads for products they're selling on Letgo.

via Adweek

The Blind Man Who Taught Himself to See details how Daniel Kish, a blind man, uses echolocation to experience the world around him, even accomplishing such feats as riding a bike and hiking. via Longform.

Beat the Brewmaster launched a mobile game where you earn points by answering beer trivia and sensory questions to win prizes. via BeerPulse

President Nixon nearly passed a basic income bill, but a flawed study on the Speenhamland system ultimately influenced the future of welfare. via The Correspondent

IPG Media Lab and Twitter released a report examining the effectiveness of video ads on social media feeds versus pre-roll ads, finding that social video ads are perceived as more relevant and less intrusive. via The source of this content is IPG Media Lab.

This interview with Aziz Ansari covers his career, book *Modern Romance*, and thoughts on technology and relationships. via Freakonomics

This article gives five examples of how brands like Sephora, Uber, and Bank of America are using chatbots to improve customer experience. via Econsultancy.

This Hackaday article recommends three books for learning about electronics and invites reader suggestions in the comments. via Hackaday

This ultimate guide details 25 tips and tricks to improve productivity within Gmail. via fastcompany.com

Jersey City Eats features local resident Jahnia H. and her favorite places to eat in the city. via Jersey City Eats

Snapchat acquired personalized mobile search app Vurb for over $100 million to potentially integrate their technology and enhance Snapchat platform search capabilities. via Search Engine Watch.

This Wired article explains the science behind how pressure cooking works to cook food faster and more efficiently.

via WIRED.