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ThinkWithGoogle.com highlights three key tech trends from CES 2019: helpful digital assistants, innovations in health and wellness, and AI's growing role in predictive assistance. via ThinkWithGoogle.com.

This free tool uses AI to erase the background from images in five seconds. via Digital Synopsis

A 2018 report illuminates the AI boom, particularly in the US, China, and Europe, using data visualizations. via MIT Technology Review.

Serious Eats tested nine kitchen torches to see which is best for searing steak, caramelizing creme brulee and more. via Serious Eats

ReadWrite explores omnichannel customer experiences and how these strategies can improve customer loyalty through personalization across online and offline channels.

Rachel Andrew compiled a list of advent calendars for web design and development in 2018, including topics like accessibility, UX, and coding challenges. via Smashing Magazine.

This issue of the Cool Tools Recomendo newsletter features recommendations for a book, a newsletter, a list of websites, a podcast, and a gift guide. via Cool Tools

This article presents 19 project ideas using items from Make magazine's holiday gift guide. via Make:

Seth Godin's blog post argues that IT teams should think more like marketers when considering the customer experience. via The source of the content is Seth's Blog.

This holiday gift guide, curated by the editors of Cool Tools, features gift suggestions for various tools, gadgets, and everyday items. You can see all of Mark's picks at https://kk.org/cooltools.

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Die Workwear highlights ten menswear items from Mr. Porter's Black Friday sale. via Die, Workwear!

This article shares insights from the Google Pixel 3 marketing launch, highlighting the importance of both data analysis and creative thinking in reaching consumers. via thinkwithgoogle.com.