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Europe's new Galileo satellite system will improve phone functionality by providing more accurate and faster location services. via MIT Technology Review.

Christmas ads are changing to prioritize mobile platforms and user engagement. via The Drum.

Nick and Brad from the "Well Spent" blog share their top purchases of 2016, ranging from clothing to a waxed canvas backpack. via Well Spent

Brand hashtags are ineffective marketing tools that do little to encourage consumer engagement, argues this Digiday article. via Digiday

MIT Technology Review editors shared their top book picks for 2016, covering topics like Silicon Valley culture and the ethics of technology.

Post-Christmas sales at several retailers including Mr. Porter, Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, J. Crew, and Spier and Mackay offer significant discounts on clothing and accessories. via Put This On.

Fast Company released their list of the top 10 business books from 2016, covering topics from innovation to leadership skills.

Leaked financial documents provide insights into the delivery app Maple. via Recode

WhiteOps discovered a sophisticated ad fraud scheme called "Methbot," which has been targeting video ad inventory since October.

Judy Shapiro identifies five transformative creative trends in 2017, focusing on how marketing can impact the human experience. The article, published on Ad Age, highlights a key takeaway from the 4A's Create Tech conference: "Design and the Future of Advertising."