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Data management is evolving, and in 2018 CDPs (customer data platforms) are gaining traction, combining data like cookies with personally identifiable information for a complete customer view. via The Drum

In 2017, marketers were already preparing for a post-cookie digital media landscape, grappling with the implications of GDPR and the race for new user-ID solutions. via Digiday

This WIRED article covers ways to customize Android phones from the launcher to the lock screen. via @WIRED

The FBI knew about Russian hackers targeting the personal Gmail accounts of hundreds of US officials, but an AP investigation found that the agency failed to notify most of them. via AP News

This guide offers practical advice and a free checklist for building a 72-hour emergency kit, emphasizing disaster preparedness without venturing into "prepper" territory. via taylorpearson.me

Marketers are struggling to use data effectively, but data management platforms (DMPs) offer a solution by collecting and activating data to deliver personalized messaging. via The Drum

Everyday Carry shared deals on brands like SOG, Streamlight, and Osprey for Black Friday in 2017. via Everyday Carry.

Claudia Dawson's top picks for Cool Tools' 2017 Holiday Gift Guide include practical and enjoyable presents like Zojirushi thermoses, the Tangle Teezer hairbrush, and SleepPhones headphones. via Cool Tools

Tesla finished building the world's largest lithium-ion battery in South Australia, which will undergo testing and is expected to be operational on December 1st. via Mashable

Men's style blog Die, Workwear! announces End Clothing's Black Friday sale, highlighting brands and offering tips for shoppers.

via Die, Workwear!

Google is launching dedicated Knowledge Panels for publishers, which will appear in search results when someone searches for a publisher by name. via @sejournal

WIRED published an article about Facebook's new standalone app, Local, which is a guide to what's happening nearby. via WIRED