Tooling

Microsoft is acquiring Deis, a company that specializes in cloud-based application development. via WIRED

Samsung released a visually stunning spot called "The New Normal" showcasing their latest technology, including the Galaxy S8 and Gear VR, through the eyes of children. via The Drum.

Palmer Canning Systems releases product updates for 2017, including a partnership with WaveGrip for sustainable can packaging. via Craft Brewing Business

Rather than launching a traditional IPO, Spotify is selling shares directly on the private market. via recode

Congress recently voted to overturn online privacy policies enacted by the FCC.

Uber's open source data visualization tool, deck.gl, is getting a refresh to visualize a wider range of data, including machine learning datasets and network traffic. via TechCrunch.

Copyranter suggests that technology is ruining advertising with invasive ads and AI threatening jobs. via Digiday.

Learn how to pull Google Search Console data beyond the default 1,000 row limit using the API and Python scripts in this tutorial. The author details the entire process including installation, authentication, and customization of your requests. via Moz.

This field guide explores how businesses can leverage hybrid IT and edge computing to accelerate digital transformation for a competitive advantage. via MIT Technology Review

FlowingData recommends a new click-and-drag tool called LOOPY for building and simulating systems without any programming.

via FlowingData.