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Benedict Evans argues that while most adults have smartphones, the impact of internet connectivity on various industries is just beginning. via a16z.

Four tactics are presented to improve email personalization in order to increase engagement and get more clicks from subscribers. via ReadWrite.

PSFK, a trends and innovation research resource, analyzes innovation case studies. via PSFK

Luggage brand Away uses Slack internally to gather customer feedback, collaborate on product design, and speed up production processes. via Digiday.

PSFK offers an AI-powered dashboard for trend analysis, providing insights on innovation across industries.

Reid Hoffman says Silicon Valley companies are now expected to double in size every few months in a trend he calls "blitzscaling." This method prioritizes speed over efficiency and sometimes means ignoring customer complaints or tolerating bad management to achieve rapid growth.

via WIRED

Some programmers are automating their own jobs to free up time for leisure or to pursue new skills. via The Atlantic

Fourteen different mental models, including Bayes' Theorem and the Pareto Principle, are explored as problem-solving and decision-making tools.

The full review details a pair of US Army Pants-inspired trousers and their journey from concept to creation.

Casper CMO Jeff Brooks will discuss expanding product lines and disrupting the mattress industry at the Brandweek Summit. via Adweek