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There is no more up-to-date gift than a digital assistant. This year Google came out with Google Home ($100) and Amazon with The Dot ($50). Both devices can give the weather report, offer calendar reminders, etc. Beware, though: these machines can also answer math questions. It’s probably just a matter of time before they can write essays too.