Kay: Ever tried to cancel an account and instead was left feeling confused and frustrated? Or, clicked on something that actually meant the opposite of what you intended? That's Dark Patterns at their finest (worst) and this Hall of Shame is helping to identify and hopefully put them out of out practice.
Josh: The Wayback Machine has launched a beta version of their new "Changes" feature which allows you to view side-by-side archives of a selected website, which is especially handy when trying to view content updates and changes.
Ben: The Quartz AI Studio has open-sourced their code for detecting circling aircraft over cities, and written an explainer to help you use it. Potential applications include improving your city's cops beat or protest coverage.
Paola: Newsletters are a critical step for building loyalty and driving donations. Read the compiled survey results on how eight non-profit newsrooms structure workflows and design newsletters.
Inndy: With robot ants, we're one step closer to taking over the world.
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