2018

A new Harvard study found that community-owned broadband networks offer significantly lower prices and easier billing than private internet providers.

Cool Tools recommends resources for rebuilding homes, learning about cryptocurrencies, finding new podcasts, and improving typing skills. via Cool Tools

This article cautions against getting caught up in the hype of CES, arguing that many showcased innovations lack practical appeal for everyday consumers. via The Drum.

NOTCOT.org features a curated, ever-changing grid of visually interesting design finds. via NOTCOT.ORG

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg announced algorithm changes that will prioritize posts from friends and family over viral content and news.

Engadget shares their picks for the winners of CES 2018.

via Engadget

Pandora CMO Aimée Lapic says audio is becoming a key brand marketing tool, especially as AI enhances consumer experiences and helps brands establish unique identities. via Adweek

Consumer adoption of new technology is slower than the pace of advancement, according to Google's Joshua Spanier in this Adweek article.

via The source of this content is Adweek.

Gizmodo wants to know how Facebook decides on friend recommendations with a new tool that tracks suggestions. via Gizmodo

Iron Heart Canning, the largest mobile cannery in the US, acquires River City Cannery, expanding their reach from Maine to Florida. via BeerPulse.

Put This On takes a cheap look at the rise of cheaply made clothing advertised on Instagram and how these businesses operate. via Put This On.

Want to know how Warren Buffett's daily breakfast factors into his frugality? Details are shared from the HBO documentary "Becoming Warren Buffett".

via kottke.org.