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Digital life
fromInc
2 hours ago

The 'Zombie Internet' Has Arrived, Bringing Devastating Consequences to These Sectors

A new "zombie internet" of AI agents and bot-driven systems is emerging and could fundamentally disrupt advertising, social media, and the human-centered web.
Wellness
fromSilicon Canals
8 hours ago

8 things people who become invisible after 60 stopped doing that visible people never quit - Silicon Canals

Maintaining curiosity and continuing to learn new skills preserves visibility, cognitive function, social connections, and engagement well past age 60.
Wellness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 hours ago

Horoscopes Feb. 14, 2026: Simon Pegg, simplify, declutter and know when to say no

Simplicity, decluttering and saying no prevent temptation, enable wise life choices, and with discipline and energy lead to concrete results.
#remote-work
Wellness
fromMail Online
1 day ago

A nutritionist reveals the wellness trends she would always be wary of

Expensive wellness products often make grand claims without strong scientific evidence and are unnecessary compared with basic diet, hydration, and lifestyle habits.
Digital life
fromFortune
1 day ago

Analog-obsessed Gen Zers are buying $40 app blockers to limit social media use and take breaks from the 'slot machine in your pocket' | Fortune

Young people use physical, app-linked tools to reduce impulsive doomscrolling while keeping phones accessible.
OMG science
fromFortune
3 days ago

Two neurosurgeons just raised $25 million betting brain cells can (someday) outcompute silicon | Fortune

Living neurons can process real-world data and offer a path toward energy-efficient biological computing as an alternative to silicon-based AI.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 hour ago

Alphabet's Week in Review: 5.3% Drop as New Data Center Deals Announced

Alphabet's stock fell sharply as massive 2026 CapEx guidance and regulatory developments fueled investor concern, contributing to year-to-date underperformance.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
5 hours ago

Famous Investor Dan Ives Calls Software Apocalypse a 'Generational Buy': Is He Right?

AI will complement, not replace, enterprise software; the current selloff undervalues software firms showing strong AI-driven revenue and customer adoption.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Drum
19 hours ago

The 'dramatic differences' Apple's iOS 14.5 privacy framework brings to ad measurement & targeting

Apple's AppTrackingTransparency in iOS 14.5 requires user opt-in for IDFA, limiting cross-app tracking and disrupting advertisers and developers.
UX design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
19 hours ago

The Thoughtful Shopping Cart That Organizes, Protects, and Moves With You - Yanko Design

Marketday Cart reimagines shopping trolleys with three shallow, insulated, zippered, stackable baskets that improve visibility, organization, and temperature control while reducing mental effort.
#data-breach
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
EU data protection

Dutch phone giant Odido says millions of customers affected by data breach | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
EU data protection

Dutch phone giant Odido says millions of customers affected by data breach | TechCrunch

UX design
fromNielsen Norman Group
1 day ago

Your Design System Needs an Enforcer

A design-system enforcer ensures system adoption, integrates improvements back into the system, and resolves conflicts to maintain consistency and organization-wide design integrity.
UX design
fromLogRocket Blog
1 day ago

UI patterns for async workflows, background jobs, and data pipelines - LogRocket Blog

Reveal background tasks with clear progress indicators, informative microcopy, and testing to reduce user uncertainty and build trust.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Europe's data protection supervisors warn over plans to 'narrow' privacy rights | Computer Weekly

Narrowing the definition of personal data in EU reforms risks eroding privacy rights, creating legal uncertainty, and weakening protections against automated decision-making.
Food & drink
fromChowhound
2 hours ago

The Reason Nathan's Started Its Hot Dog Eating Competition - Chowhound

Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest is a longstanding Fourth of July tradition originating at Coney Island, attracting world-class competitive eaters and record-setting performances.
National Football League
fromMusket Fire
20 hours ago

Patriots' breakout year created major nightmares for AFC contenders, too

The New England Patriots lost the Super Bowl to the Seattle Seahawks and must start rebuilding now to prepare for a tougher 2026 season.
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
22 hours ago

OMN Introduces Next Generation AI-Powered Digital Marketing Solutions for Swiss B2B Companies

OMN expands AI-powered SEO and content automation with entity-based and generative optimization to support Swiss B2B companies across multilingual regions.
National Football League
fromBoston.com
19 hours ago

Report: Patriots QBs coach Ashton Grant to stay in New England, won't take OC interviews

Ashton Grant will remain with the New England Patriots, providing coaching continuity for Drake Maye and declining NFL offensive coordinator interviews.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 hours ago

Your essential services are one surprise failure away from disruption. Consider how physical AI could tackle the crisis | Fortune

AI will not replace skilled trades; it will increase demand for tradespeople and augment frontline workers to improve maintenance and resilience of critical infrastructure.
fromwww.nature.com
20 hours ago

Evaluating celebrity influence on brand attention, emotion, and memory

McCracken, G. Who is the celebrity endorser? Cultural foundations of the endorsement process. J. Cons Res. 16, 310321 (1989). Google Scholar Lafontaine, P. The power of influencer marketing. Mark. Rev. 31, 1229 (2002). Google Scholar Kuzminov Michael. The power of influencer marketing: Your strategic investment for success. Influencer Marketing Hub. Forbes (2024). (2023). Ranjbarian, B., Shekarchizade, Z. & Momeni, Z. Celebrity endorser influence on attitude toward advertisements and brands. Eur. J. Soc. Sci. 13, 399407 (2010). Google Scholar
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Learn this from Bezos and the Washington Post: with hypercapitalists in charge, your news is not safe | Jane Martinson

Bezos' ownership and recent mass layoffs at the Washington Post show how ultra-rich owners can decimate journalism to serve power, influence, or personal interests.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
17 hours ago

Indian pharmacy chain giant exposed customer data and internal systems | TechCrunch

A security lapse allowed outsiders full administrative control of DavaIndia Pharmacy's platform, exposing customer orders and sensitive drug-control functions.
#climate-policy
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
3 hours ago

ConvergeHub Replaces Sales Chaos with a Clear Pipeline

ConvergeHub centralizes sales processes with automated workflows, AI-assisted prioritization, customizable pipelines, and fast setup to improve efficiency and prevent leads from going cold.
#linkedin
fromInc
10 hours ago
Social media marketing

How Mass Layoffs Transformed LinkedIn Into the Internet's New Thought Leadership Hub

fromInc
10 hours ago
Social media marketing

How Mass Layoffs Transformed LinkedIn Into the Internet's New Thought Leadership Hub

Remote teams
fromFortune
6 hours ago

'America's Got Talent' creator Simon Cowell has given up working on Fridays because 'it's pointless' | Fortune

Don't work on Fridays; adopt a four-day week, prioritize family time, and stop work (calls and emails) after 5:30 to protect work-life balance.
Marketing tech
from24/7 Wall St.
4 hours ago

AppLovin Has Been Absolutely Crushed in 2026. Can It Still Turn Itself Around?

AppLovin faces margin-risk from AI-driven ad optimization despite robust Q4 2025 financials and a retracted short-seller report that briefly pressured the stock.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
8 hours ago

Over 300 Malicious Chrome Extensions Caught Leaking or Stealing User Data

Hundreds of Chrome extensions exfiltrate browsing data and user information, affecting over 37 million users and often using coordinated, monetized distribution networks.
Information security
fromFuturism
2 hours ago

Microsoft Added AI to Notepad and It Created a Security Failure Because the AI Was Stupidly Easy for Hackers to Trick

Forced AI integration across Windows and core Microsoft software is increasing instability and security vulnerabilities, exemplified by a Notepad remote code execution zero-day and privacy risks.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 hours ago

'Small Place. Big Impression.' - VanHorn's Is The Austin Steakhouse That Gets Every Classic Right - Tasting Table

VanHorn's in Austin recreates an old-school New York chophouse ambiance with dry-aged steaks, a robust bourbon list, attentive service, and classic steakhouse dishes.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
14 hours ago

Casey Wasserman will sell his talent agency, stay on Olympics committee

Casey Wasserman plans to sell his Los Angeles talent agency after disclosures about his past contact with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell prompted departures.
Books
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 day ago

Buckman Journal: 'We print stuff that we enjoy' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Buckman Journal is a Portland-based independent press and biannual anthology publisher fostering a collaborative, inclusive local literary community from a hybrid neighborhood workspace.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Doomed to Fail!' CNN's Elie Honig Says Trump DOJ's Lemon Case Is Going Down in Flames

DOJ's prosecution of Don Lemon is likely doomed due to First Amendment protections and evidence suggesting a politically vindictive prosecution.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
19 hours ago

The 1:11 bay leaf ritual went viral-because it hacks "fresh start" psychology - Silicon Canals

A social media ritual told people to write intentions on bay leaves and burn them at 1:11 on January 1, driven by numerology and virality.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Myth of the Perfect Writer's Room

Creative work often arises in ordinary, cluttered, shared, or constrained spaces rather than in idealized secluded retreats.
Wine
fromElite Traveler
1 day ago

Europe's Most Famous Wine Dynasties Just Released an Ultra-Limited Case

Prestigious multigenerational winemaking families created PFV Generations and launched an ultra-limited €32,000 case of 12 flagship wines with VIP estate visits.
Wine
fromwww.7x7.com
2 days ago

This month-long event makes wine tastings at 50+ Sonoma wineries, shops, and hotels just $15.

Sonoma County's Sonoma Sips offers wine tastings for $15 at over 50 wineries, restaurants, and hotels from February 15 through March 15.
Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

22 of the Best Things to Do in Napa Valley

Napa Valley combines world-class wine, luxury dining, and scenic outdoor recreation within easy reach of San Francisco.
Writing
fromOpen Culture
3 days ago

Jack Kerouac Lists 9 Essentials for Writing Spontaneous Prose

Writing should be a rapid, breath-driven, associative outpouring that privileges rhythm, immediacy, and improvisation over revision and strict grammatical correctness.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Relegation a blessing' but issues remain - Cardiff's reset

Cardiff City have been revitalized by relegation, now top of League One, playing exciting football under Brian Barry-Murphy with emerging young Welsh players.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
20 hours ago

Bus lane, bike lane projects killed by Adams coming back under Mamdani

Mayor Mamdani pledged to restart multiple stalled bus and bike lane street redesign projects across the Bronx and Brooklyn to improve safety and transit.
#manchester-city
from101GREATGOALS.COM
6 hours ago
Manchester City

Manchester City vs Salford: Confirmed line-ups for FA Cup clash

Manchester City field a strong, rotated XI at the Etihad against Salford while pursuing multiple trophies and maintaining squad quality.
fromESPN
3 hours ago
Manchester City

Man City 2-0 Salford City (Feb 14, 2026) Game Analysis - ESPN

Manchester City advanced to the FA Cup fifth round 2-0 over League Two Salford, via an early own goal and a late substitute strike.
fromESPN
3 hours ago
Manchester City

Man City 2-0 Salford City (Feb 14, 2026) Game Analysis - ESPN

Manchester City
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 hours ago

Man City 2-0 Salford City: Report, result, goals as Guehi goal seals win in 2025/26 FA Cup fourth round

Manchester City beat Salford City 2-0 in the FA Cup fourth round via a sixth-minute own goal and an 81st-minute Marc Guehi tap-in.
Real Madrid
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 hour ago

LIVE - Real Madrid v Real Sociedad: Commentary, updates, goals and stats for La Liga clash

Real Madrid can reclaim Liga leadership with a win over in-form Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu, which would see them two points clear.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
13 hours ago

YouTube targets advertisers with six-second ads bigging-up its advertising

YouTube launched multi-platform ads showcasing its niche, engaged audiences; campaign involves agencies and creators and will run six weeks around Ad Week New York.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
11 hours ago

Inside France: Bardella bloopers, train bores and putting a price on romance

Jordan Bardella is perceived as an intellectual lightweight but likely Rassemblement National presidential candidate if Marine Le Pen remains legally barred from running.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
8 hours ago

Google releases Android 17 Beta 1 for these Pixel devices

Android 17 Beta 1 is now available again for Pixel devices, offering improved camera, media, companion profiles, connectivity tools, and a new Android Canary channel.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
5 hours ago

Google Pixel 10a's full specs, price surface

Google Pixel 10a closely matches the Pixel 9a but upgrades to Gorilla Glass 7i, Bluetooth 6, 45W wired charging, retains Tensor G4 and 6.3" 120Hz display.
FC Barcelona
fromSoccer News
2 hours ago

Prediction: Girona vs Barcelona - Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts - Soccer News

Barcelona travel to Girona to contest Catalonia bragging rights while Girona have improved in 2026 yet face a tough challenge against the reigning champions.
New York City
fromIntelligencer
10 hours ago

The Cold Has Been Mamdani's First Serious Test. The Results Have Been Mixed.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced early controversies, police-shooting fallout, and deadly weather events, showing strong public communication but strained municipal operations.
National Hockey League
fromTheLeafsNation
3 hours ago

Maple Leafs prospect checkpoint: How has Luke Haymes fared through 5 months of 2025-26?

Luke Haymes signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs after a standout NCAA career at Dartmouth, joining their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies.
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