2017

A critical vulnerability in macOS High Sierra allowed anyone to log in as "root" without a password, but Apple has since released a security patch. via The source of this content is Digital Trends.

Wieden+Kennedy's tech-focused division, the Lodge, uses emerging technologies to create cutting-edge marketing products and experiences for brands like Nike, Samsung, and KFC.

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Well Spent recommends gift ideas all under $50, from coffee and candles to bandanas. via Well Spent

Data management is evolving, and in 2018 CDPs (customer data platforms) are gaining traction, combining data like cookies with personally identifiable information for a complete customer view. via The Drum

In 2017, marketers were already preparing for a post-cookie digital media landscape, grappling with the implications of GDPR and the race for new user-ID solutions. via Digiday

This WIRED article covers ways to customize Android phones from the launcher to the lock screen. via @WIRED

The FBI knew about Russian hackers targeting the personal Gmail accounts of hundreds of US officials, but an AP investigation found that the agency failed to notify most of them. via AP News

Find a list of Black Friday sales for stores such as Nike, Nordstrom, and more, organized alphabetically from N to Z. via Put This On.

This guide offers practical advice and a free checklist for building a 72-hour emergency kit, emphasizing disaster preparedness without venturing into "prepper" territory. via taylorpearson.me

Marketers are struggling to use data effectively, but data management platforms (DMPs) offer a solution by collecting and activating data to deliver personalized messaging. via The Drum