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Pinterest is getting a behind-the-scenes makeover to boost speed and international appeal with a cleaner look. via WIRED

Tesla Autopilot is featured in a recent accident avoidance story - and WIRED suggests we will be seeing similar autonomous driving features more in the future. via WIRED

A master barista ... wants to revolutionize your instant coffee game. via VICE

Justin Trudeau gave a clear explanation of quantum computing at a recent event. via Gizmodo

Workwear brand Post Overalls is selling new old stock and seconds on eBay. via Put This On.

Learn how to create a Twitter bot in five minutes without coding, using Google servers and a simple interface. via Digital Inspiration

Evernote founder Phil Libin is creating an incubator at venture capitalist firm General Catalyst focused on bots. via The source of this content is Business Insider.

Edible water blobs and yogurt pearls with edible skins are examples of "precycling" aiming to eliminate waste by selling items without any packaging. via The Dieline.

Messaging apps could move beyond ads and become major commerce channels, similar to WeChat in the East. Brands are using these apps for customer interaction, offering services like flight updates and customer support. via Econsultancy.

A TechCrunch writer says goodbye to the Sunrise calendar app and opts for Fantastical after Microsoft's acquisition led to stagnation.

This article explores the potential of chat bots as a new user interface, examining their capabilities, limitations, and the challenges of creating effective conversational AI. via Benedict Evans.

In March 2016, Digiday explored the VR hype bubble, questioning whether consumer interest would follow the investments of publishers in VR content. via Digiday