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Valet Magazine has released its 2019 holiday gift guide with suggestions for everyone on your list.

Jason Kottke recommends Burial's compilation album and shares a few other musical selections he's been enjoying. via kottke.org

Three marketing executives shared their predictions for the future of the industry in 2030 in a Think with Google article.

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How to talk to a climate skeptic, from arguments about temperature records to the role of the sun in climate change. via kottke.org

Jason Kottke shares a link to a Spotify playlist of Anthony Bourdain's favorite songs, highlighting his love for music. The post also links to an Apple Music playlist that includes songs Bourdain curated for his PBS show.

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FlowingData highlights a Data Stories podcast episode featuring Randall Munroe of xkcd, where he discusses his creative process and finds similarities between his work and data visualization.

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Researchers were able to use lasers to silently "speak" commands to smart speakers and smartphones from up to 164 feet away. Even more interesting: the researchers don't actually know why the method works. via kottke.org

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Imbibe Magazine has released its 2019 holiday gift guide, just in time for the holiday season!

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