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This sponsored content argues that marketing and distribution have gone digital, but the creative process is stuck using outdated methods like paper and email. via Digiday.

Garett Sloane of Ad Age discusses Carmel, a VR web browser Facebook revealed at their Oculus Connect conference. via The source of this content is Ad Age.

Ad Age published an article about Snapchat launching its advertising API, allowing third-party partners to deliver ads for brands and agencies.

PSFK Labs offers a look at trends and innovation research, primarily for those in marketing, innovation, and retail. Learn more about their work at their work. via PSFK

Algorithms and AI are being used to create entertaining content, like the AI-written film "Sunspring" and text generators that parody pop culture.

Snapchat users are playing Under Armour's new interactive game for an average of 78 seconds. via The source of this content is Adweek.

Learn how to maximize Chase Ultimate Rewards points for travel bookings, including transferring to partners like Southwest Airlines and World of Hyatt. via The source of this content is The Points Guy.

WIRED discusses Snapchat's new video-recording sunglasses, Spectacles, and how they compare to Google Glass. via WIRED

PSFK shares that IBM Watson crafted a trailer for a movie.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is encouraging self-driving car manufacturers to share data about failures and cybersecurity with the government and each other, but the move is being met with resistance.

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Mashable shares a video demonstrating how to "make" a headphone jack on an iPhone 7 using a drill, though they strongly advise against trying it yourself. via Mashable.

EL wire and polycarbonate tubing are used to create faux neon signs in a new project featured on Hackaday.