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By Olivia Houghton, Holly Friend and Abi Buller

The ads that let you play with your food, Alexa gets an emotional update and why young Americans are reaching financial independence later than ever.

In today's news:
A cocktail incubator by day and a bar by night A cocktail incubator by day and a bar by night
Panera’s AR tool lets customers play with their food Panera’s AR tool lets customers play with their food
Alexa is now able to express emotion Alexa is now able to express emotion
Stat: Young Americans struggle to be financially independent Stat: Young Americans struggle to be financially independent

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