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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.

This TechCrunch article explores how Cubans are navigating entrepreneurship despite the country not officially recognizing it, highlighting their resourcefulness in creating local versions of platforms like Amazon and Etsy. via @TechCrunch

Chevrolet is launching a campaign to promote optimism, using IBM's Watson technology to analyze social media for positive posts. via Adweek.

Adblock Plus has launched its own ad network to sell what it deems "Acceptable Ads", claiming it will allow publishers to monetize their content with non-intrusive ads. via The Drum.