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A new study found that most creative technologists feel misunderstood by coworkers, despite their role's prevalence in ad agencies. via Campaign US.

Tech industry leaders often restrict their own kids' use of technology, understanding how addictive it can be. The article discusses behavioral addictions in the digital age, comparing them to substance addictions, and examines the psychological factors that make them so pervasive.

The MIT Media Lab is putting up $250,000 to support disobedience. via fastcompany.com

Studio Malt and Matt Tanaka Marketing Co. designed a new logo for 3 Sheeps Brewing. via Brand New.

This article from Adweek explores how advertising agencies are incorporating AI into their creative process, including for tasks like music selection and editing.

Andrew Ng, Google Brain founder and Baidu's chief scientist, has resigned from Baidu to pursue a new chapter in AI. Google Maps now lets users share their location with friends and family for a specified period of time. iCloud account data helped police identify a Twitter user who allegedly tweeted a seizure-inducing strobe to a journalist, despite his use of a prepaid SIM card. Google has released Android O to developers, promising better battery life and notifications.

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Marketers need to retool for the digital age by using data analytics to improve ROI and create more personalized consumer experiences. via The Drum

Android O will focus on enhancements for developers and improved battery life by limiting background app activity. via WIRED

The Department of Homeland Security is banning electronic devices larger than cellphones in carry-on luggage for US-bound flights originating from eight airports in the Middle East and Africa. via WIRED.

HubSpot explores guerrilla marketing examples like UNICEF and Burger King, and gives tips for launching such a campaign. via HubSpot Blog

Shopify, an e-commerce platform enabling the end-to-end operation of over 400,000 individual retail shops & brands, is making commerce easier. The company helps merchants of all sizes set up & run digital stores, track inventory, manage shipping, and analyze sales & marketing data. via Fortune