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.
How to do modern link building
Increase organic traffic with these strategies.
http://searchengineland.com/4-e-commerce-link-building-tactics-still-work-2016-256952
Alphabet VP steps down from Uber
Good idea since Google and Uber are becoming frenemies.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/alphabet-executive-david-drummond-leaves-uber-board-
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Start-ups go back to basics
Silicon Valley gets a little more practical.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/29/technology/warned-of-a-crash-start-ups-narrowed-their-focus.html
Amazon Dash hits the UK
Never run out of toilet paper in the loo again…
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/aug/31/amazon-launches-dash-instant-order-internet-of-things-buttons-in-the-uk
Company prints 3D models of babies in utero for blind mothers
This will get you right in the feels.
https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/29/in-utero-3d-lets-you-touch-your-baby-before-its-born/
Your dog really does know what you’re saying
Who’s a good boy?
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/08/30/491935800/their-masters-voices-dogs-understand-tone-and-meaning-of-words
Stranger Things renewed for season 2
There will be 4 new characters and some new scenery.
http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/31/stranger-things-season-2-details-duffer-brothers
Tech companies creating ethical framework for robots
Trying to make sure they don’t take over the world and stuff.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/02/technology/artificial-intelligence-ethics.html?ref=technology&_r=0
Sony introduces headphones that let you hear conversation
Can’t try to pretend you don’t hear what your co-worker is saying.
http://www.theverge.com/2016/9/1/12734848/sony-headphones-noise-cancellation-lets-voices-through
HBO releases trailer for new fall show
Like Jurassic Park meets I, Robot meets a western
https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/29/hbo-westworld-trailer/
Now, weekend: engage. Come back next Friday for the best of next week!