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TikTok's Incomplete Story

TikTok reshaped visual culture and self-presentation while facing geopolitical precarity that exposes tensions between humane Internet ideals and prevailing economic structures.

fromNature

2 days ago

Electrochemical defluorinative Matteson-type homologation - Nature

The Matteson homologation, first developed in 1980, elongates carbon chains by insertion into a C−B bond. 1 This versatile reaction traditionally requires three steps: carbanion formation, nucleophilic addition to organoboron, and a thermo- or Lewis acid-promoted boronate rearrangement. These processes often demand exacting conditions, including cryogenic temperatures and handling of air- and moisture-sensitive reagents. 2,3 Here, we report a Matteson-type homologation which integrates these three transformations into a one-pot electrochemical process.

OMG science

fromFuturism

6 days ago

Scientist Puzzled by "Symmetric Jet Structure" on 3I/ATLAS

3I/ATLAS exhibits a sun-pointing anti-tail and three symmetric rotating jets, consistent with cometary outgassing but prompting speculative artificial-origin claims.

OMG science

fromFortune

1 week ago

NASA's upcoming moonshot may let astronauts be the first to lay eyes on parts of the lunar far side that were missed by the Apollo program | Fortune

2026 features renewed human and robotic lunar missions, notable solar eclipses, increased auroral chances, and continued observation of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas as it fades.

Tech industry

fromTheregister

6 hours ago

Why hyperscalers go rural while colos stay urban

Colocation datacenters cluster in urban centers for customer proximity and low latency, while hyperscale operators concentrate in lower-density regions to reduce energy, land, construction costs.

Tech industry

fromThe Verge

19 hours ago

The PC market braces for an AI-driven storm

Memory shortages driven by AI data-center demand are causing RAM and NAND price surges that will raise laptop and PC prices into early 2026.

UX design

fromeLearning

Visuals in Adobe Captivate - eLearning

Apply modern card-based layouts, curated design inspiration, and accessible colour themes in Adobe Captivate to create distinctive, professional eLearning visuals.

EU data protection

fromThe Drum

11 hours ago

No, I'm not going to opt-in to your email database just because you want me to

Many organisations request GDPR opt-ins but offer vague 'special offers' instead of clear, fair value exchanges for consumers' personal data.

UX design

fromFigma

10 hours ago

Software Is Culture

Software is transitioning from static interfaces to intelligent, adaptive systems that learn, respond, and reshape human attention and design.

UX design

fromMedium

11 hours ago

Figma Make prompts, with real examples

Good Figma Make prompts require full, end-to-end inputs with concrete examples, tradeoffs, and testable instructions rather than vague frameworks.

Privacy professionals

fromwww.bbc.com

6 hours ago

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records

ChatGPT Health analyzes users' medical records and app data to provide personalized health advice, storing conversations separately and not using them to train models.

Privacy professionals

fromwww.mercurynews.com

13 hours ago

Asking Eric: You don't have the right to post photos of other people's weddings

Always obtain enthusiastic, informed consent from everyone pictured before posting photos online; respect others' privacy, digital footprint, platform terms, and personal safety.

#deepfakes

fromIrish Independent

EU data protection

Minister seeks showdown with Elon Musk's X over Grok undressing minors, as research reveals 6,700 images per hour created by its AI engine

fromwww.aljazeera.com

2 days ago

Europe news

UK presses X to address intimate deepfake images

fromIrish Independent

EU data protection

Minister seeks showdown with Elon Musk's X over Grok undressing minors, as research reveals 6,700 images per hour created by its AI engine

fromwww.aljazeera.com

2 days ago

Europe news

UK presses X to address intimate deepfake images

Creating a Company Culture That Embraces Regulatory Standards

Embedding regulatory compliance into company culture through clear communication, integrated training, and shared responsibility reduces risk and protects reputation.

Privacy technologies

fromwww.bbc.com

16 hours ago

'I was secretly filmed with smart glasses and then trolled online'

Smart glasses are being used to secretly film and circulate videos of women, causing fear, humiliation, and privacy violations.

Marketing tech

fromAdExchanger

19 hours ago

Shoulda Called It 'Omni-scient'; Google's Core Tremors | AdExchanger

Omnicom's expanded Omni integrates IPG assets, Flywheel, and agentic AI to centralize identity and analytics, signaling consolidation advantages for agency holding companies.

Remote teams

fromwww.theguardian.com

11 hours ago

Brilliant for work-life balance': how Britain is embracing the workation'

Workations enable remote employees to combine travel with work, improving work-life balance and mental health through trust-based flexibility and managerial accommodation.

Books

fromKqed

3 hours ago

10 Books We're Looking Forward to in Early 2026

Early-2026 releases feature fiction about friendship and class, translated works, memoir-inspired fiction, short-story collections, and underrecognized cultural biographies.

Books

fromwww.npr.org

10 books we're looking forward to in early 2026

Early-2026 releases include translated fiction, nature-driven and friendship-centered novels, a celebrity fiction debut, acclaimed literary novels, and a speculative short-story collection.

Social media marketing

fromFinancial Planning

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Is there a reputational risk for advisors still on X?

Financial advisors are reconsidering use of X due to reputational risk from offensive content and governance concerns, prompting some to leave.

Privacy technologies

2 hours ago

How Hackers Are Fighting Back Against ICE

Community-led open-source hardware and software tools can detect and map surveillance technologies like Flock cameras, drones, and Bluetooth devices to resist ICE surveillance.

Media industry

fromPoynter

23 hours ago

How journalists should cover ICE's fatal shooting of a civilian in Minneapolis - Poynter

Journalists must rigorously verify evidence and responsibly report fatal law‑enforcement use of force to hold authorities accountable while minimizing graphic harm to the public.

Writing

fromwww.theguardian.com

17 hours ago

A Long Game by Elizabeth McCracken review here's how to really write your novel

Workshop jargon and craft-book rhetoric now shape cultural narratives and often adopt a motivational, certaintist tone that overstates expertise about how to compose books.

Books

fromwww.theguardian.com

The Long Shoe by Bob Mortimer audiobook review typically quirky cosy crime

A down-on-his-luck man is offered a mysterious job and apartment amid a crime, surreal humour, and strong audiobook performances.

Food & drink

fromEater Boston

Flock to This Chinatown Basement Spot for Soba and Udon

Somenya in Boston's Chinatown serves house-made soba and udon, izakaya starters, and affordable, flavorful dishes in a lively, compact basement setting.

Food & drink

fromEater NY

6 hours ago

An Acclaimed Boston Japanese Restaurant Is Bringing its Famed Udon to NYC

Yume Ga Arukara opens in Nomad in April offering handmade beef udon; Unglo removed tableside grills due to exhaust complaints and shifted to Thai dishes.

Environment

fromwww.dw.com

fromBuffer: All-you-need social media toolkit for small businesses

Climate action continues, even without Trump DW 01/08/2026

The US plans to withdraw from 66 international organizations and treaties, including major environmental bodies, undermining global climate cooperation.

Wine

fromTravel + Leisure

4 hours ago

This Luxury Hotel Brand Just Unveiled Its New Wine-and It's All You'll Want to Drink on Your Next Vacation

Montage Healdsburg launched Montage Estate wines from on-site vineyards designed and harvested by Jesse Katz, debuting a 2023 cabernet sauvignon exclusive to Montage and Pendry.

Social media marketing

2 years ago

We Checked In On Our Social Media Predictions for 2025 - Here's How They Panned Out

LinkedIn shifted into a video-first, creator-focused platform while creator-brand partnerships and employee-generated content grew, validating several 2025 social media expectations.

Environment

fromThe Nation

14 hours ago

The US Is a Violent Petro-State

U.S. efforts to seize Venezuelan oil underscore the United States' role as a petrostate and risk substantially increasing global carbon emissions.

Social media marketing

fromDigiday

19 hours ago

Omnicom Media wraps CES deals with a Pinterest collaboration that includes shoppable boards

Omnicom Media's Creo is partnering with Pinterest to leverage creator-driven, shoppable content and intent-driven audience data for clients like The Home Depot.

Wine

fromTasting Table

5 hours ago

The Sam's Club Prosecco That's Perfect For Brunch Mimosas Is Under $10 - Tasting Table

Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG at Sam's Club offers quality prosecco under $8, suitable for mimosas and comparable to higher-priced brands.

Writing

fromOpen Culture

Hear James Joyce Reads From Ulysses and Finnegans Wake In His Only Two Recordings (1924/1929)

Ulysses examines Dublin and language, portraying words as two-faced with immediate meaning and historical, mythic resonances within journalism and rhetorical performance.

Writing

fromESPN.com

23 hours ago

Thompson: 'What if we are the people who win these games?' A new feeling at Ole Miss

Sports, food, and regional rituals reconnect people to family, memory, and communal identity during game-day gatherings in New Orleans.

Remote teams

fromMiami Herald

Only 40% of remote workers get clear feedback from management, new survey shows

Many companies struggle to manage remote work effectively because leadership practices designed for in-office environments have not adapted to remote and hybrid needs.

Europe news

fromwww.npr.org

16 hours ago

Snow and ice ground flights and choke highways in parts of Europe

Heavy snow and ice across Europe grounded hundreds of flights, stranded more than 1,000 passengers at Schiphol, and disrupted rail, road and power networks.

Remote teams

fromFast Company

I'm working in an office again, and it changed my mind about RTO

Voluntary, flexible office policies foster organic rhythms and rituals that align work with life, unlike mandatory return-to-office rules driven by control.

Wine

fromwww.mercurynews.com

fromwww.caughtoffside.com

Designing luxury homes that blend with the vineyards

Wine country homes prioritize subtle, natural materials and low-profile design to blend buildings seamlessly with vineyards, emphasizing comfort, light, and outdoor living.

English Premier League