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Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
2 hours ago

Gen Z and millennials creating their own versions of landlines with their cellphones

Creating physical distance from smartphones—chaining or wall-mounting them—reduces usage and mimics landline behavior to improve focus and curb constant checking.
#digital-nomadism
fromAol
13 hours ago
Digital life

I've lasted 15 years as a digital nomad. A different approach to travel made it possible.

fromAol
13 hours ago
Digital life

I've lasted 15 years as a digital nomad. A different approach to travel made it possible.

fromAol
13 hours ago
Digital life

I've lasted 15 years as a digital nomad. A different approach to travel made it possible.

fromAol
13 hours ago
Digital life

I've lasted 15 years as a digital nomad. A different approach to travel made it possible.

more#digital-nomadism
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
51 minutes ago

Too Much Quiet Is as Stressful as Too Much Noise

Optimal sound is about 45–50 decibels; excessive noise or extreme silence causes stress; use earplugs or noise‑canceling headphones in loud spaces.
Wellness
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 hours ago

The celebrity hair transplant boom: How stars are redefining confidence and self-care - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Male celebrities increasingly embrace hair restoration openly, normalizing cosmetic treatments and reshaping cultural views on masculinity, confidence, and male grooming.
OMG science
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Genetically-Engineered Pets Are Here and You Can Buy One for $7

GloFish are genetically modified ornamental aquarium fish expressing fluorescent proteins that glow under blue or ultraviolet light and are commercially available for low cost.
OMG science
fromNature
4 days ago

Daily briefing: Chronic pain linked to small cluster of brain cells

Parabrachial nucleus neurons remain active after painful stimuli in mice; blocking them reduces persistent pain, suggesting a potential target for chronic-pain therapies.
OMG science
fromMedium
3 days ago

OSI Layers Explained-With a Birthday Gift Story

Computer network communication mirrors a multi-step gift delivery where each OSI layer performs a specific task and can add headers or fail independently.
UX design
fromMedium
2 hours ago

Butterfly effect, nostalgia in UX, a framework for emotions, privacy with smart glasses

Every design decision establishes parameters that can produce unforeseen positive and negative consequences affecting products, teams, industries, and society.
UX design
fromPiccalilli
1 week ago

A guide to creating accessible PDFs using free tools

Accessible, machine-readable PDFs can be created and tested using free tools like LibreOffice, text editors, axes4, and screen readers without Adobe Acrobat Pro.
UX design
fromNielsen Norman Group
1 hour ago

Stop Misrecruits: Add Foils to Your Screener

Include plausible but false screener options (foils) to detect inattentive, guessing, or misrepresenting participants in usability studies.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
5 hours ago

Arduino's got a new job: selling chips for its new owner

Qualcomm's acquisition of Arduino threatens Arduino's independence and open-source ethos by replacing partnership with ownership, concentrating control and influence in Qualcomm.
Tech industry
fromMail Online
4 hours ago

Warning to Microsoft customers as support for Windows 10 ends TOMORROW

Windows 10 support ends tomorrow, stopping security updates and leaving millions of devices vulnerable unless upgraded to Windows 11 or paid extended updates.
#generative-ai
fromDigiday
9 hours ago
Media industry

Media Buying Briefing: The 5 industry themes we'll discuss at this week's Media Buying Summit

fromDigiday
9 hours ago
Media industry

Media Buying Briefing: The 5 industry themes we'll discuss at this week's Media Buying Summit

more#generative-ai
Privacy professionals
fromForbes
52 minutes ago

AppLovin's $40 Billion Meltdown: What's Behind The Crash And What Next

AppLovin lost nearly 20% market value in ten days, erasing over $40 billion after reports of an SEC probe into its data collection for ad targeting.
#targeted-advertising
more#targeted-advertising
EU data protection
fromData Matters Privacy Blog
2 days ago

EU Court of Justice Issues Landmark Judgment on Concept of "Personal Data" | Data Matters Privacy Blog

Pseudonymous data is not automatically personal data; classification depends on whether the controller can realistically re-identify the individual.
#gdpr
fromOCCRP
2 days ago
EU data protection

The Misuse of European Privacy Laws Hits OCCRP's Italian Member Center

fromOCCRP
2 days ago
EU data protection

The Misuse of European Privacy Laws Hits OCCRP's Italian Member Center

more#gdpr
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
59 minutes ago

What are the skills marketers should develop as we enter 2026? | MarTech

Marketers must prioritize data literacy, AI proficiency, and compelling content strategy to deliver personalized, efficient, and analytics-driven marketing by 2026.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 hours ago

Why TikTok's future depends on proving its cultural power drives results

TikTok is positioning itself as a measurable performance platform by adding AI-powered automation and analytics integrations to convert cultural reach into measurable conversions for advertisers.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Against chat control': we can't eliminate child abuse by eliminating privacy

Expanding surveillance and weakened encryption justified by child-protection policies are driving censorship, privacy erosion, and pushing users to privacy tools, undermining democratic freedoms.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
9 hours ago

Brand advertisers find awareness-boosting niche for interactive and shoppable CTV formats

Spending on interactive and shoppable TV ads is rapidly increasing, driving significant revenue growth and higher adoption ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
13 hours ago

60% of Security Leaders Say Threat Actors Are Evolving Too Quickly

Security leaders prioritize addressing third-party software and genAI risks and increasingly embed penetration testing to strengthen digital supply chain resilience.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
3 hours ago

"Library of Congress"

A vast library's books and scripts summon sensory journeys across languages, cultures, and eras, offering endless discovery and imaginative travel.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 hour ago

Attract Premium Clients With This Powerful LinkedIn Connection Strategy

Use deep research and network-based introductions on LinkedIn to attract premium clients rather than relying on generic connection requests and follow-ups.
Remote teams
fromYahoo Finance
9 hours ago

Work from home benefits are disappearing in Aussie job ads - except for these industries

Work-from-home job ads have declined to 9%, yet remain common in certain industries while many workers prefer flexibility and expect compensation to return onsite.
Wine
fromBon Appetit
2 hours ago

The Best Nonalcoholic Drinks at Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's now offers a broad, region-dependent selection of nonalcoholic beverages including alcohol-removed wines, sparkling teas, NA beers, canned spritzes, and ciders.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 hour ago

Why Unmonitored JavaScript Is Your Biggest Holiday Security Risk

Unmonitored client-side JavaScript enables attackers to steal payment data while WAFs and network defenses remain blind, creating a critical security gap.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
3 hours ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

New York, 1986–1989: AIDS and crack epidemics, corruption, rising crime, Wall Street excess; memoir on infertility and betrayal; novel linking 1905 Umumilo and 2005 Lagos.
Food & drink
fromLondon On The Inside
2 hours ago

Eric Wan of La Lot Is Opening His Own Restaurant

Tempo will open late 2025 on Paradise Row, Bethnal Green, offering modern Vietnamese dishes by chef Eric Wan with a rotating international wine list.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Pick a Colour by Souvankham Thammavongsa review behind the scenes at the nail salon

A nail salon setting exposes power dynamics and commodified care where workers perform interchangeable roles while judging customers and asserting knowledge about them.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
4 hours ago

Data of millions of Qantas customers published months after hack

Personal data of 5.7 million Qantas customers appeared online after a Salesforce-related cyberattack; credit card, financial, and passport information were not taken.
Food & drink
fromIndependent
9 hours ago

'We have spice bags, Daniel O'Donnell in the ladies' toilets and Kneecap love us' - Boston pub becomes first Irish bar to make prestigious US list

McGonagle's, a Donegal-run Irish-American gastropub in Dorchester, earned a spot on the New York Times' best American restaurant list within its first year.
Food & drink
fromTime Out London
2 hours ago

One of the biggest food halls in Britain is coming to Leicester Square

A five-storey Market Place food hall opens in Leicester Square this December, featuring 16 global vendors, three bars, event spaces and live entertainment.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

National Trust and TV wildlife expert team up on autumn nature campaign

Wild Senses aims to get people connecting with nature year-round, highlighting autumn's sensory experiences and nature's presence in urban and wild places.
Environment
fromThe Cool Down
13 hours ago

Residents share video after building brilliant solution to neighborhood stormwater issue: 'Such an important purpose'

Brooklyn's Canarsie installed rain gardens and infiltration basins to capture stormwater, but maintenance and anti-litter efforts are needed to prevent flooding.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

John Oliver Skewers Bari Weiss as He Warns of CBS Shift Under New Editor-in-Chief

Bari Weiss's appointment to lead CBS News after Skydance's acquisition raises concerns about partisan influence, inexperience, and erosion of editorial independence.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 hours ago

Trigger warnings could encourage people to keep watching offensive content

Trigger warnings on social media often increase curiosity and lead most young people to view flagged distressing content despite warnings or trauma history.
Remote teams
fromYourTango
20 hours ago

Remote Worker Quits In The Middle Of A Meeting After Being Told Everyone Has To Return To The Office To 'Build Team Spirit'

Return-to-office mandates are prompting many remote workers to resign, including one who quit during a meeting after HR enforced a three-day hybrid policy.
Remote teams
fromDallas News
1 day ago

Fancy office campuses become avatars of a new status quo

Employers are moving away from remote-first models and investing in upscale, home-like offices to bring employees back for frequent in-person work.
Social media marketing
fromThe Conversation
18 hours ago

Time to move beyond billboards: Australia's tourism strategy needs to embrace the personal

Authentic, user-generated social media storytelling and influencer content outperforms centralised cinematic advertising for engaging modern travellers.
Privacy technologies
fromMedium
5 days ago

How to approach privacy in the age of smart glasses

Smart glasses offer helpful features like translation, navigation, and photography but create serious privacy risks such as covert recording, cheating, and doxxing.
Wine
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

10 Grape Varieties To Try If You Like Sauvignon Blanc Wine - Tasting Table

Sauvignon blanc is a globally cultivated white grape offering diverse styles—from herbaceous and grassy to tropical or mineral—with bright acidity and broad food-pairing versatility.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Aysegul Savas on the Space Between Imagination and Reality

A younger novelist forms a complex friendship with an older figure and his wife, revealing dynamics between imagination, reality, and generational mentorship.
Writing
fromClickUp
1 day ago

Free Essay Outline Templates for Structured and Effective Writing

Use a solid essay outline template to organize introduction, thesis, body paragraphs, and conclusion for clearer, faster, and more effective essay writing.
Wine
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 days ago

Dom Perignon and Takashi Murakami Reimagine the Art of Creation with the 2025 "FLOWERS BLOOM" Collaboration | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Dom Pérignon partnered with contemporary creators, led by Takashi Murakami, to reinterpret heritage through multidisciplinary collaborations and limited-edition releases.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Fans Who Made 'Alchemised' a Hit

Alchemised is a dark romance–fantasy adapted from Harry Potter fan fiction, prioritizing war, moral compromise, and trauma over eroticism.
English Premier League
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 days ago

'I found it hard against Vieira and Keane - they were machines!' Liverpool legend heaps praise on Manchester United and Arsenal men

Young Steven Gerrard found it difficult to match the physical and dominant midfield play of Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira at their peak.
English Premier League
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 days ago

Ex-West Ham United man Michail Antonio rumoured to be training with rival Premier League side

Michail Antonio, recovering from a leg broken in four places, is training with Brentford to seek a short-term contract while staying in London.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Greetings from Kyiv, where you might stumble across Zelenskyy taking a stroll

Kyiv's Maidan sparked two mass revolutions against Kremlin influence, reshaped Ukrainian politics, and helped propel Volodymyr Zelenskyy into leadership and wartime prominence.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

With no guarantee of U.S. weapons, Ukraine races to make its own

Ukraine is rapidly expanding a domestic drone industry producing low-cost disposable and higher-end reusable drones to offset depleted Soviet-era stockpiles and reduced U.S. assistance.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

German and Swedish jets intercept Russian military plane over Baltic Sea

German and Swedish fighters intercepted and monitored a Russian IL-20M reconnaissance plane that entered neutral Baltic Sea airspace after NATO scrambled quick reaction alert forces.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Trump news at a glance: Insurrection Act on the cards, says Vance, as president touts peace in the Middle East

The Trump administration is considering invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy troops domestically, weighing student-loan portfolio sales, while Trump proclaims the Gaza war over.
SF politics
from48 hills
11 hours ago

A political attack on supportive housing - 48 hills

Political leaders used fear-driven narratives about crime and drug use to justify cutting funding and imposing sobriety mandates on supportive housing, harming nonprofits' progress.
Golden State Warriors
fromThe Mercury News
9 hours ago

Instant Warriors analysis: Podziemski, Kuminga lead Golden State skeleton crew in Los Angeles

Warriors lost 126-116 to Lakers with many stars inactive; Podziemski led with 23 points while turnovers and poor ballhandling undermined Golden State.
#dallas-cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
12 hours ago
Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys vs. Panthers: The good, the bad, and the ugly from Week 6

Cowboys offense produced but defensive failures led to a 30-27 loss, dropping the team to 2-3-1 and threatening the season without defensive improvement.
fromInside The Star
17 hours ago
Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys vs. Carolina Panthers: Battle of the Blues

Cowboys' offense capitalized on turnovers and Prescott touchdowns, while defense allowed Panthers to counter with effective rushing and passing to tie the game.
more#dallas-cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
2 hours ago

Cowboys news: Defense falters, Dallas loses to Carolina 30-27

Carolina executed late, sustained drives while Dallas' defense failed to stop critical plays, allowing a 33-yard field goal as time expired for a 30-27 victory.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
6 hours ago

Watch: Barcelona release stunning visuals of Spotify Camp Nou | Barca Universal

Spotify Camp Nou renovation nears reopening with first-team matches likely in November while third-tier work continues and capacity will reach 105,000 upon completion.
Marketing
fromMarTech
1 hour ago

You're paying your sales and marketing teams to sabotage each other | MarTech

Systemic misalignment between sales and marketing, driven by conflicting incentives, causes declining retention, manipulated metrics, and stalled growth.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 hours ago

Scott Wiener has been cast as the upzoning heavy. He's fine with that.

Sen. Scott Wiener’s state housing laws limit local control and force denser development, pressuring San Francisco to upzone to avoid state intervention.
DevOps
fromAzure DevOps Blog
2 hours ago

Azure DevOps local MCP Server is generally available - Azure DevOps Blog

Local MCP Server for Azure DevOps is now generally available, providing on-prem context injection for LLMs to access Azure DevOps data securely.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

French political crisis continues as Lecornu unveils new government Europe live

France's government faces imminent collapse after PM Sebastien Lecornu's reshuffle triggered no-confidence motions from both far-right and left parties.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
12 hours ago

Max Shabanov is being praised for his defensive work through his first two games with the NY Islanders

Maxim Shabanov is a skilled, undersized forward who contributes offensively and demonstrates strong, unexpected defensive commitment alongside veteran JG Pageau.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune Crypto
58 minutes ago

Kalshi is the early leader in prediction markets, but its rival Polymarket is worth nearly twice as much. Why? | Fortune Crypto

Polymarket's blockchain focus and potential token distribution drove a $9 billion valuation despite Kalshi's larger U.S. user base and regulatory lead.
Real Madrid
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
6 hours ago

Report: Chelsea ready to entertain offer close to 100 million for Real Madrid target

Real Madrid are pursuing Enzo Fernández and could offer over 100 million to tempt Chelsea as part of a long-term midfield rebuild under Xabi Alonso.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

Germany news: Spy chiefs issue warnings over Russia, Hamas DW 10/13/2025

Russia and Hamas pose growing security threats to Germany and Europe; domestic extremism rose to 32,500 and tensions with Russia could escalate.
SF politics
from48 hills
12 hours ago

Dear Mark Benioff: Are you a socialist? - 48 hills

Deploying the National Guard to secure Dreamforce would provide escorts and reduce private security costs, but faces local official opposition and political implications.
Relationships
fromAll Singles And Married
4 hours ago

ATTRACTIVE QUALITIES IN A SPOUSE

Sustained humility, emotional regulation, thoughtfulness, vulnerability, empathy, and personal responsibility through consistent daily effort strengthen and protect a marriage.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
4 hours ago

The 'Womanosphere' Is Reshaping the Conservative Dating Landscape

Right-wing influencers and creators are promoting conservative dating norms and trad-wife culture to reshape modern courting and dating practices.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 hour ago

Dramatic Windows and Amenities Galore in a Gowanus One-Bed for $945,000

Buyers under $1 million can find diverse New York City apartments offering high-end finishes, extensive amenities, or renovation potential.
Online marketing
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
13 hours ago

Why After 17 Years in Publishing, I'm Still Skeptical About Affiliate Programs | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Affiliate marketing and many digital publishing revenue models underpay publishers, leaving them to bear creative and distribution costs while receiving minimal compensation.
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