Welcome to our weekly roundup of all things eCommerce, tech, nerdy, and just plain awesome. It’s our high-five to you for making it through the week.
Get your holiday ads ready for social
Like, right now.
http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/130736-Holiday-Social-Media-Ads-7-Steps-to-Quickly-Prepare
Mobile trends for next year
How to prepare for 2017.
https://searchenginewatch.com/2016/11/15/mobile-trends-to-help-you-stand-out-in-2017-and-beyond/
Google Play Music gets major update
New app goes all in contextual recommendations.
http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/14/13618714/google-play-music-new-app-update-playlists
Snapchat Spectacles review
They actually look pretty stylish.
http://www.businessinsider.com/snapchat-spectacles-glasses-review-2016-11
Apps to make Thanksgiving easier
Everything from wine to entertainment to ending political arguments.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/technology/personaltech/easing-thanksgiving-pressure-on-hosts-cooks-and-guests.html?ref=technology&_r=0
Microsoft teases Black Friday deals
Xbox, Surface Pro, Surface Book, and Windows 10 laptops.
http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-black-friday-preview-promises-deals-on-surface-devices-windows-laptops/
Twitter cracks down on hate speech
New features added to help reduce harassment.
https://www.wired.com/2016/11/twitter-adding-new-filtering-tools-effort-curb-abuse/
Qualcomm releases Quick Charge 4
5 hours in five minutes.
https://www.cnet.com/news/qualcomm-quick-charge-4-hours-of-battery-life-in-just-minutes/
Zelda to debut live-action game
Move over, Pokémon Go.
https://www.engadget.com/2016/11/17/nintendo-scrap-legend-of-zelda-escape-room-dates/
Comedy Wildlife Photography Award winners
Hilarious animal pics.
http://www.businessinsider.com/winners-comedy-wildlife-photography-awards-2016-2016-11
Now, weekend: engage. Come back next Friday for the best of next week!