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This review explores the Jawbone UP24 wristband fitness tracker, evaluating its comfort, features, and data accessibility for tracking sleep and activity. via FlowingData.

Resource Interactive, an agency known for quickly adopting new tech, is learning to slow down as clients often prefer sticking to established platforms.

Google tops LinkedIn's 2014 list of most desirable employers in North America, followed by other tech giants like Apple. via Mashable

Digiday outlines five emerging SEO trends in 2014, including mobile optimization, quality content creation, ethical link building, leveraging social media, and utilizing Google Plus features. via Digiday.

Nokia reportedly paid millions in ransom to blackmailers who obtained a key that could allow unauthorized Symbian apps. via The Verge

Democrats have introduced a bill requiring the FCC to ban internet "fast lanes" and paid prioritization under new net neutrality rules.

via The Verge

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the company will open up its patents to competitors, leading to potential cooperation with BMW and Nissan on electric vehicle technology and standards. via Harvard Business Review (HBR).

TaskRabbit is moving from an auction-style system to an on-demand model, offering users a curated selection of taskers with set hourly rates. via The Verge.

YouTube plans to block videos from artists who don't sign up for its new paid streaming music service.

Ken Regan, a computer science professor and chess expert, develops statistical methods to detect cheating in chess by analyzing players' moves. via The United States Chess Federation

Social media dashboards offer a range of benefits for marketers, including campaign tracking and content scheduling. via Social Media Examiner.

QuickDT is a Java library designed for decision tree learning, supporting both categorical and numeric data. via GitHub