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The Online Publishers Association changed its name to Digital Content Next to more closely align with the content industry.

A Belgian medical website used Google AdWords to redirect people searching for health symptoms to reliable online information. via Adverblog.

Google announced updates to Google Calendar with a new design and features to help users better manage their time and schedules. via The source of this content is the Official Gmail Blog.

Product research, including user research, is essential for successful design, offering insights into customer needs and product usability through methods like surveys and analytics.

via The Next Web (TNW).

PSFK, a trends and innovation company, published an article discussing how store beacons can drive next-generation shopping experiences.

Major US retailers like Walmart and Best Buy are disabling NFC payment terminals in their stores to block Apple Pay in favor of their own solution, CurrentC, expected to launch next year.

Amazon has launched Kindle Scout, a program that lets readers vote on which books they want to see published. via The Next Web.

Twitter and Wikipedia are co-hosting a hackathon focused on localization and internationalization at Twitter's San Francisco headquarters on November 1st.

A new documentary called "Zero Point", shot entirely for the Oculus Rift, highlights the challenges of filmmaking in virtual reality.

Google Analytics Behavior reports provide insights into how visitors interact with your website content, allowing you to optimize performance and improve conversions.

Museums are using digital tools like 3-D imaging and augmented reality to enhance visitors' physical experiences. via IPG Media Lab.

The New York Times has invested in Blendle, a Dutch startup that offers a pay-per-article platform for journalism, aiming to create an "iTunes for journalism" model. via Mashable.