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Chefling, a kitchen app that connects your food inventory with recipes and shopping lists, has raised $1 million in funding. via The Spoon

Japanese bag brands including Porter, Briefing, and Master-Piece are featured. via Die, Workwear!

This article from VentureBeat explores the use of messaging and chatbots in omnichannel contact centers and outlines different approaches businesses can consider. via VentureBeat

CES 2018 saw emerging trends in kitchen tech, from smart kitchen platforms and voice interfaces to digital sensing in fridges and wireless appliance power.

via The Spoon

A new Harvard study found that community-owned broadband networks offer significantly lower prices and easier billing than private internet providers.

Cool Tools recommends resources for rebuilding homes, learning about cryptocurrencies, finding new podcasts, and improving typing skills. via Cool Tools

NOTCOT.org features a curated, ever-changing grid of visually interesting design finds. via NOTCOT.ORG

Pandora CMO Aimée Lapic says audio is becoming a key brand marketing tool, especially as AI enhances consumer experiences and helps brands establish unique identities. via Adweek

Consumer adoption of new technology is slower than the pace of advancement, according to Google's Joshua Spanier in this Adweek article.

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Iron Heart Canning, the largest mobile cannery in the US, acquires River City Cannery, expanding their reach from Maine to Florida. via BeerPulse.

Put This On takes a cheap look at the rise of cheaply made clothing advertised on Instagram and how these businesses operate. via Put This On.

Self-driving cars offer new marketing opportunities like in-vehicle content and promotions. via Hubspot.