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The Arecibo telescope in Puerto Rico faces funding cuts that could hinder its ability to track asteroids. via WIRED

Marc Pritchard's call for greater transparency in digital media and the implications for advertisers are discussed in this article. via The Drum.

This article argues that brands need to abandon interruptive advertising and instead create content that aligns with consumers' interests. via The Drum.

This article provides a step-by-step guide for creating a home media server with a NAS device. via Gizmodo.

New York City is requiring rideshare companies to share passenger pickup and drop-off data to improve transportation systems and infrastructure. via WIRED

Snap Inc.'s early attempt to sell in-app purchases for Snapchat Lenses failed, leading them to make Lenses free and focus on advertising revenue instead.

via Fast Company

Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., has filed for an IPO seeking to raise $3 billion. via Techmeme

Snap Inc., parent company of Snapchat, filed to go public seeking to raise $3 billion. The company reported 161 million daily active users and made $1.05 average revenue per user in Q4 2016.

Some Silicon Valley figures are taking steps to prepare for potential disasters, according to a New Yorker article shared by Techmeme. via Techmeme

Netflix's new documentary series "Abstract" profiles eight top designers in different disciplines, exploring how design impacts our lives.

via kottke.org

FlowingData shares an interactive piece where you can draw your perception of changes during Obama's presidency and compare it to reality. via FlowingData.

WIRED explores the science and technology behind modern beer brewing, even at large scales.

via WIRED