Welcome to our weekly roundup of all things eCommerce, tech, nerdy, and just plain awesome. Consider it our high-five to you for making it through the week.
Is paid social traffic right for you?
It’s still about quality over quantity
https://www.quicksprout.com/2016/08/19/how-to-know-when-you-should-use-paid-social-media-traffic/
Free Social Analytics Tools
If it’s free, it’s for me
http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/126447-18-Free-Tools-for-Social-Media-Analytics
How mobile payment actually works
Pretty amazing
https://techcrunch.com/sponsored/heres-what-happens-when-you-press-buy-on-your-phone/
Facebook launches Lifestage app
But basically only for those under 21
http://www.pcmag.com/news/347192/facebook-debuts-new-video-centric-app-for-teens
One year ‘til a total eclipse
Save the date
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/2017-solar-eclipse-one-year-to-go/
Mozilla invests in German Cliqz browser
Hallo, privacy focus
http://www.mobileworldlive.com/apps/news-apps/mozilla-invests-in-browser-cliqz/
They made an Xbox onesie for adults
YAASSSS
http://www.theverge.com/2016/8/23/12602520/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-an-xbox-onesie
Siri is learning to say “Barbra Streisand”
Your phone is lovely, Hubbell, but it can’t enunciate
http://www.macworld.com/article/3109835/ios/barbra-streisand-says-apple-is-updating-siri-on-sept-30.html
How whiskers could help robots
Adorable and utilitarian
https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/24/whisker-sensors-could-control-the-robots-of-the-future/
Obligatory cat video
D’awww
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEu0ljE3in4
Now, weekend: engage. Come back next Friday for the best of next week!