What I wrote
An interview with AirBnb CEO Brian Chesky on the future of his company and travel
What I think of a potential Twitter subscription feature
A groundbreaking and disheartening study on violence against women in Vietnam
Business
Kroger conducted a test in which they moved plant-based meat into the meat section at some select stores. The test proved that the move lifted sales of plant-based meat. This is great news for suppliers such as Beyond Meat and environmentalists.
In the past, I was somewhat bearish on Netflix’s prospect, but I have grown more bullish over the past year. The high retention figure below bolsters the new position

Lidl’s entering the Long Island market caused competitors to reduce item prices by 8% to 15%. It’s worth noting that Lidl commissioned the study, but it was independently conducted.
Amazon is formidable in online grocery. The company leads many aspects in the latest study on consumer satisfaction with online grocery services.

Technology
US Netflix Subscribers Watch 3.2 Hours and Use 9.6 GB of Data Per Day
This company presents an interesting concept when it comes to encryption. Slack-rival Element wins largest ever collaborative software deal
A government’s role in stimulating demand and widespread adoption of next generation products is at play here. Europeans get substantial subsidies for electric cars from their government
How SHA-2 Works Step-By-Step (SHA-256)
What I think is interesting
How Parmesan cheese is made and how you can identify the real Parmesan cheese. Fascinating stuff
I didn’t know there is a company that has an exclusive deal with airlines to buy lost luggage
‘Absolutely No Mercy’: Leaked Files Expose How China Organized Mass Detentions of Muslims
Scale and Loyalty are more important online than offline
The competition for immigrants will heat up soon as women are giving birth less, especially in developed countries
