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Digital life

fromSubstack

Why platforms are killing the hashtag

Hashtags are being constrained across platforms, eroding user-driven metadata and weakening collective control over content discovery and classification.

Digital life

fromwww.wanderwithjo.com

16 hours ago

Digital Nomad Visa Programs: Where They Are & How to Get One

Digital nomad visas let remote workers legally live and work abroad for extended periods, offering benefits like banking access, healthcare, coworking communities, and tax options.

Wellness

fromTravel + Leisure

Shoppers Say These Crest Strips Gave Them a Whiter Smile After 1 Treatment-and They're 35% Off

Crest 3D Whitestrips are ADA-accepted hydrogen-peroxide whitening strips offering up to 19 levels of whitening with Advanced Seal Technology in portable 22-pair packs.

Wellness

16 hours ago

My father-in-law retired at 55 and is 87 now. His early retirement made me realize I don't want to travel the same road.

Meaningful, fulfilling work can make early retirement unattractive even when early retirees enjoy active, regret-free lives.

OMG science

fromTravel + Leisure

4 days ago

October Has 6 Night Sky Wonders Including a Supermoon and 2 Meteor Showers

October's night sky offers visible meteor showers, planet–moon conjunctions, the Milky Way core near the horizon, and peak northern lights activity.

OMG science

fromFuturism

Scientists Say They May Have Just Detected a Wormhole From Another Universe

GW190521 may be an echo from a black hole merger in another universe that briefly formed a postmerger wormhole connecting to ours.

OMG science

fromsfist.com

Fireballs Seen In Evening Sky Thursday Over the Bay Were Just More Space Trash From Elon Musk

Disposable Starlink debris reentered over the Bay Area around 7:45 PM, producing a multi-piece fireball-like trail widely observed across the region.

Privacy professionals

from48 hills

A move to undermine SF's law that controls police surveillance - 48 hills

San Francisco requires public reporting of police surveillance, bans facial recognition, and allows private lawsuits if the city fails to correct violations within 30 days.

UX design

fromMedium

7 UX Skills that will be DEAD by 2026: AI will replace them

Wireframing, flat-screen handoffs, and repetitive UX rituals will be replaced by interactive prototypes, early code demos, and AI-assisted workflows by 2026.

UX design

fromMedium

2 weeks ago

Designing at Scale: How to Evolve Products Without Losing Your Users

Evolve interfaces to preserve user familiarity while incrementally improving clarity and functionality to avoid alienation or stagnation.

UX design

fromMedium

The End of the User Interface?

AI agents and emerging superintelligence will replace traditional user interfaces, shifting interaction from GUIs to delegated agent-driven commands and dialogues.

Tech industry

18 hours ago

Meet Lisa Su: CEO and president of Advanced Micro Devices, the main competitor to Nvidia

Lisa Su transformed AMD into a roughly $270 billion semiconductor powerhouse and major rival to Intel and Nvidia through engineering-led product and leadership initiatives.

Tech industry

from24/7 Wall St.

14 hours ago

Palantir Technologies' Stock Will Crater If Revenue Is Up 50%

Palantir must meet roughly 50% revenue growth guidance in Q3 to avoid a sharp share decline amid high valuation and rising R&D costs.

Tech industry

fromTechCrunch

7 hours ago

Waffles eat Bluesky | TechCrunch

Bluesky feeds filled with waffle-themed posts amid tensions over Jesse Singal, moderation decisions, and community harassment.

Privacy professionals

fromArs Technica

ICE wants to build a 24/7 social media surveillance team

Contractors will compile dossiers from social media and commercial databases to support ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations arrests under tight deadlines and AI-enabled tools.

Privacy professionals

The head of Instagram swears the app isn't listening to you. But here's what it is doing.

Instagram does not listen to users' microphones to serve ads; ad targeting relies on user activity, advertiser-shared data, social signals, and prior ad exposure.

EU data protection

fromTheregister

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Online attackers take Renault UK customer data for a joyride

Renault UK customer data was exposed after a third-party supplier's systems were hacked, including personal and vehicle identification details.

EU data protection

fromEuractiv

5 days ago

Ireland's data scandal put homes, clinics, and bases on the map - for sale | Euractiv

Weak GDPR enforcement in Ireland allowed near-real-time phone location data of tens of thousands to be sold online, enabling tracking from sensitive sites back to likely homes.

Marketing tech

TikTok Adds Assistance for Shopping Ads in Partner Program

TikTok added a Shop Ads category to its Marketing Partner program to support TikTok Shop integrations, GMV Max campaigns, catalog sync, inventory management and optimization.

Major League Baseball

fromMLB Trade Rumors

AL East Notes: ALDS, Rodriguez, Weaver, Orioles

Toronto leads the ALDS 2-0 after a 13-7 win over the Yankees, powered by big offensive performances from Guerrero Jr. and Varsho.

National Football League

fromNewsday

Aaron Glenn's Jets unwatchable and unacceptable

The Jets show no significant progress under rookie coach Aaron Glenn, with poor discipline, turnovers, penalties, and a 0-5 start.

National Football League

fromESPN.com

Harbaugh pins Chargers' slide on fixable mistakes

Chargers' offensive and special-teams momentum repeatedly died from penalties, producing self-inflicted mistakes and consecutive losses despite early leads.

Major League Baseball

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Yesavage sets Blue Jays postseason record with 11 Ks, Toronto rips Yankees 13-7 in Game 2 of ALDS

Trey Yesavage struck out 11 in 5 1/3 no-hit innings while the Blue Jays defeated the Yankees 13-7, taking a 2-0 lead in the ALDS.

Books

fromGameSpot

Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Collector's Edition Guide Has Never Been This Cheap

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days discounts official Zelda books, including Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition Guide for $16.66 and Zelda Encyclopedia for $14.66.

World news

fromwww.aljazeera.com

More than 350 trekkers escape blizzard-hit Everest, hundreds still stranded

More than 350 trekkers were rescued to Qudang after heavy snow stranded over 500 people in Tibet, while about 200 remain awaiting staged rescue.

Food & drink

fromNBC Chicago

Popular NYC ice cream shop to open second Chicago location, bring back iconic limited-time flavor

Van Leeuwen opens a second Chicago location at Willis Tower, bringing back limited-time Jeppson's Malört flavor and offering grand-opening promotions.

Artificial intelligence

Harvey's CEO tells BI the 2 habits helping him scale his $5 billion legal AI startup

CEO uses calendar audits and hands‑on hiring to scale a fast‑growing $5 billion legal AI company, automating operations to prioritize recruiting, product, and customers.

Food & drink

fromBuzzFeed

The Best Type Of Nuts For Snacking, Depending On Your Health Goals

Nuts and seeds provide fiber, healthy fats, protein, and specific minerals like magnesium, zinc, and selenium that support women's health and weight management.

World news

fromwww.theguardian.com

Indonesia school collapse death toll reaches 49 as search for missing students continues

Prayer hall collapse at an Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo killed 49 students; 14 remain missing amid allegations of illegal, unpermitted construction.

Information security

fromwww.bbc.com

The true extent of cyber attacks on UK business - and the weak spots that allow them to happen

A major cyber attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to halt production, causing over a month's lost output and highlighting widespread costly cyberattacks across UK businesses.

World news

fromwww.theguardian.com

Louis CK defends decision to perform at Riyadh comedy festival as a good opportunity'

Louis CK defended performing at the Riyadh comedy festival, citing surprising audience reactions, limited content restrictions, and the opportunity to engage through comedy despite criticism.

Food & drink

fromTasting Table

Here's How To Order The Shake Shack Secret Menu Peanut Butter And Bacon SmokeShack - Tasting Table

Adding peanut butter to a SmokeShack Burger creates a creamy, salty, nutty flavor that complements beef and pairs well with bacon and fries.

Remote teams

fromForbes

12 hours ago

The Commute Is Back - What Traffic Reveals About Flexibility At Work

Employees keep midweek in-office collaboration while preserving flexible, elastic afternoon departure times, reshaping daily commute and weekly work patterns.

Books

fromThe New Yorker

18 hours ago

Catherine Lacey Reads "Coconut Flan"

Catherine Lacey reads "Coconut Flan" (October 13, 2025); she has published five fiction books including Pew and Biography of X.

Marketing tech

fromCity AM

23 hours ago

Youtube bets on AI ads as viewing habits evolve

YouTube dominates UK connected TV viewing with 47.9m adult users and delivers AI-driven ad formats promising automated optimisation and higher reported ad spend returns.

English Premier League

fromwww.bbc.com

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

Senne Lammens, Daniel Munoz, Gabriel, William Saliba, Adrien Truffert, Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice were highlighted for standout performances this matchweek.

Marketing tech

fromThe Motley Fool

20 hours ago

Meet the Monster Stock That Continues to Crush the Market | The Motley Fool

AppLovin leverages AI-driven ad tools to connect app developers with high-value users, powering rapid stock appreciation while raising questions about sustainability of its rally.

Books

fromClickUp

Free Book Journal Templates to Track Reading and Reflections

Book journal templates capture and organize reading details, preserve insights and quotes, and provide reflective space to build consistent, purposeful reading habits.

Media industry

fromwww.aljazeera.com

19 hours ago

A deadly obsession with True Crime in Korea | True Crime Reports

Obsessive fascination with true crime can escalate into real-world violence and raises questions about media responsibility and harms from constant exposure to violence.

Privacy technologies

fromSlashGear

15 hours ago

6 Reasons You Need An Ad Blocker (And It's Not Just For Ads) - SlashGear

Ad blockers remove ads and also improve readability, reduce distractions, and streamline browsing by cutting connections to ad-distribution domains.

Information security

fromTheregister

19 hours ago

ZDI, Wiz in hacking contest kerfuffle over copied rules

Wiz launched Zero Day Cloud, a $4.5M cloud-hacking contest rewarding 0-click RCE and container-escape exploits in 20 open-source cloud projects.

Media industry

fromLos Angeles Times

10 hours ago

Jeff Siegel, decorated figure in Southern California horse racing scene, has died

Jeff Siegel, a major Southern California horse racing figure, died at 74 from cancer; he was renowned as a handicapper, broadcaster, and morning-line maker.

Environment

fromIrish Independent

11 hours ago

Around 6,000 premises still without power after Storm Amy, as 'settled and dry' weather forecast

Most power outages after Storm Amy have been restored; remaining reconnections continue and settled, mostly dry weather with light northwest rain is expected this week.

Environment

17 hours ago

The mother of Colombian corals

Elvira Alvarado leads IVF-based coral restoration in Colombia to revive Caribbean reefs devastated by disease, pollution, bleaching, and rising ocean temperatures.

Writing

fromPsychology Today

Research Identifies the Right Way to Write

Handwriting, orthographic knowledge, fine motor skills, and early sensory-social experiences shape brain development and foundational literacy and attention outcomes in children.

Social media marketing

fromGeeky Gadgets

7 ChatGPT Prompts to Skyrocket Your Social Media Game Overnight

ChatGPT streamlines social media growth by generating tailored content, summarizing complex materials, analyzing performance metrics, and speeding creative workflows to increase engagement.

#remote-work

fromFinanceBuzz

Remote teams

13 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay at Least $90,000 a Year

fromsilive

Remote teams

Looking for a work-from-home job? There companies are hiring, study says

fromFinanceBuzz

Remote teams

13 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay at Least $90,000 a Year

fromsilive

Remote teams

Looking for a work-from-home job? There companies are hiring, study says

RAIN Notes: October 2, 2025

PodRoll launched Video Promos to insert short-form promotional videos into Apple Podcasts feeds; CoHost released a Top 75 Thought Leaders in Podcasting list.

Privacy technologies

fromWIRED

Apple and Google Pull ICE-Tracking Apps, Bowing to DOJ Pressure

Surveillance technologies, enforcement expansions, and emerging defense measures are creating increased privacy, safety, and civil‑liberties risks across travel, consumer tech, and immigration.

Privacy technologies

fromTechCrunch

Anker offered Eufy camera owners $2 per video for AI training | TechCrunch

Anker paid Eufy users $2 per theft video and encouraged staged recordings to build AI training data, creating privacy and security risks.

Wine

fromTasting Table

Is Vintage Champagne Worth The Splurge? What To Know Before You Buy - Tasting Table

Vintage Champagne comes from a single exceptional harvest, is aged longer than nonvintage bottles, and commands high prices because of rarity and extended aging.

Writing

fromenglish.elpais.com

fromSocial Media Explorer

Alison Bechdel, cartoonist: We've gotten so polarized in the United States that we're unable to see each other's humanity'

A graphic novel explores artistic success, the compromises of capitalism and aging ideals, and the difficulty of concentrating amid modern political and media overload.

Social media marketing

Growing Importance of Social Media Management in the Digital Era - Social Media Explorer

Strategic social media management is essential for maintaining relevance, fostering engagement, and managing risks across multiple platforms in a fast-changing digital landscape.

Social media marketing

fromForbes

10 Ways Recruiters Leverage Social Media To Find And Engage Top Talent

Social media enables recruiters to build authentic relationships, showcase company culture, and engage candidates to broaden reach, strengthen employer branding, and improve hires.

Wine

fromArchDaily

Winery Belair-Monange / Herzog & de Meuron

Bélair-Monange winery in Saint-Émilion integrates sustainable production and visitor reception to meet future winegrowing needs within the UNESCO-listed town.

Writing

fromwww.nytimes.com

These Are the Wildest, Juiciest Poems You'll Ever Read

Wild blackberries inspire poets through vivid sensory detail, texture, flavor, and associations with memory, death, and loss of innocence.

Wine

fromThe Infatuation

3 days ago

Chambers - Review - Tribeca - New York - The Infatuation

Chambers in Tribeca is a wine-forward bar offering seasonal small plates, about 20 by-the-glass wines, affordable draft pours, and a convivial marble-bar atmosphere.

Europe news

fromwww.caughtoffside.com

4 days 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.

English Premier League

5 days ago

Sources: Premier League club leading contender to sign Marc Guehi, it's not Liverpool

Marc Guehi is likely to leave Crystal Palace in January with multiple top clubs including Tottenham, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City and United interested.

Europe news

5 days 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.

English Premier League

fromSoccer News

Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal: What Were The Main Talking Points As The Gunners Mount A Sensational Last-Gasp Comeback At St. James' Park? - Soccer News

Arsenal mounted a late comeback to beat Newcastle 2-1, moving within two points of Liverpool and demonstrating strong mental resilience.

Europe news

2 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.

New York Islanders

fromNewsday

Ed Westfall knows what Islanders' Matthew Schaefer faces

Ed Westfall watched Islanders practice in Calverton and compared 18-year-old Matthew Schaefer's NHL transition to past young defensemen, noting training and maturity differences.

New York Knicks

fromNewsday

Knicks reach most of the goals on Abu Dhabi bonding trip

The Knicks held training camp and preseason games in Abu Dhabi, enduring long flights, disrupted sleep cycles, intense heat and humidity, while bonding and thriving.

Golden State Warriors

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Jimmy Butler, Warriors dealing with injuries to start preseason

Most Warriors stars are expected to play limited minutes in the preseason opener, while several players are unavailable due to injuries and late clearances.

Gadgets

fromZDNET

Own a MacBook? I recommend this compact wall charger over Apple's (and it's cheaper)

GaN enables compact, high-power multiport chargers that deliver up to 140W, stay cool, support many fast-charging protocols, and remain travel-friendly.

Gadgets

fromZDNET

I tried this $30 multitool from Amazon, and it handled more than what the seller claimed

The NexTool S11 Pro is a compact, lightweight 12-in-1 EDC multitool offering durable steel tools and practical features for hiking and everyday tasks.

Gadgets

fromZDNET

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

How this $99 gadget prevents electrical fires by doing nothing - and it's legit

A passive home electrical monitor (Ting) establishes a baseline over several days to detect arcing-related hazards and alerts only when dangerous anomalies occur.

Education

fromwww.archdaily.com

7 hours ago

Chieng Ban Kindergarten / 1+1>2 Architects

Chieng Ban Kindergarten provides two classrooms, two restrooms, a staff room, and a multifunctional covered corridor within brick walls and vibrant painted surfaces.

SF music

from48 hills

16 hours ago

Live Shots: Polo & Pan's whimsical Frost Amphitheater takeover - 48 hills

Polo & Pan converted Frost Amphitheater into a whimsical, high-energy outdoor party mixing dreamy, spacey electronics with sudden heavy bass and lively crowd engagement.

LGBT

Big Brother: Zelah's reaction praised after being 'accidentally outed'

Zelah responded with understanding after being accidentally outed as transgender, receiving praise and strong fan support on Big Brother.

National Hockey League

fromFear the Fin

Best guesses at the San Jose Sharks opening night forward lines

Projected Sharks opening-night roster places Will Smith, Macklin Celebrini, and Philipp Kurashev on the first line, with camp performance reshaping lineup roles.

New York City

fromsyracuse

Kids keep dying while 'subway surfing' on NYC trains. Can they be stopped?

Children and teenagers are being killed or severely injured while climbing onto moving subway cars, prompting calls for stronger prevention, detection, and engineering responses.

Miscellaneous

fromBusiness Matters

Budget jitters slow UK business growth as firms delay spending

UK private-sector activity slowed sharply in September as political and fiscal uncertainty around the delayed autumn budget depressed business and household spending.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.theguardian.com