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Facebook is rolling out lots of new features for marketers, including updates to Audience Network, Facebook Live, and virtual reality. via Econsultancy.

IBM is using weather data and Watson's AI to create hyperlocal, personalized marketing tools for users to implement weather-related triggers in their campaigns. via The source of this content is IPG Media Lab.

Ikea's clever kit makes indoor gardening easy with a new line of hydroponic kits for growing herbs and vegetables. via WIRED

A new survey found that while ridesharing usage is most common amongst young, affluent, and urban demographics - a third of Americans haven't even heard of them.

via @techreview

Google’s Project Ara has been delayed again, and the phone is no longer upgradable as originally planned. via Ars Technica

Travel brands are using APIs to access data, improve distribution, and gain an edge in the industry.

A great deal on a 5 Cu Ft Insignia Freezer that can be used for fermentation or as a kegerator. via Homebrew Finds.

Five potential implications of Android Instant Apps for marketers are explored, starting with their impact on NFC and mobile payments. The author also explores how this technology could impact app discovery and user experience.

XKCD comic 1681 shows a laser printer displaying error messages related to hair instead of paper.

Amazon has launched a new AWS IoT button that allows developers to control various IoT devices with a single press.

via ReadWrite.

Heineken is turning to their master brewer to answer common questions from fans with videos on Facebook Live. via Digiday

Instagram got a major makeover with a new logo and redesigned interface that early data shows people like, but they aren't fans of the new logo. via The source of this content is Digiday.