2017

Copyranter explores how to write effective advertising headlines, arguing that brands should prioritize creativity over shareability and provides examples of successful past campaigns. via @Digiday

Starting in 2018, Google Chrome will only autoplay content if it's muted or the user has interacted with it. via VentureBeat.

Amazon's one-click buying patent has expired, potentially opening the door for other retailers to implement similar features. via Digiday

Alcohol rebate redemptions are on the rise, according to shopping app Ibotta, with millennials driving the trend through apps for beer, wine, and liquor purchases. via Craft Brewing Business

Adobe is launching a new tool to make path creation easier in the next version of Photoshop CC. The new tool, called the "Curvature Pen Tool," aims to simplify the process of creating curved paths. via Digital Synopsis.

WIRED investigates the closure of MIT's oldest dorm, Senior House, and the larger trend of universities prioritizing risk aversion over spaces for unconventional students. via WIRED

Holly Hartman shares her experience volunteering as a remote dispatcher for the Cajun Navy during Tropical Storm Harvey, using a walkie-talkie app to relay rescue requests. via Chron

ZDNet found that Equifax's data breach checker could be inaccurate, potentially giving users wrong answers about whether their information was compromised. via ZDNet.

Learn how to analyze the tone of social media posts using IBM Watson's natural language understanding. via O'Reilly.