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Digital life
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 hours ago

EFF and 12 Organizations Urge UK Politicians to Drop Digital ID Scheme Ahead of Parliamentary Petition Debate

UK digital ID plan threatens privacy rights, enables mission creep, security risks, discrimination, exclusion, and shifts power from individuals to the state.
Wellness
fromCN Traveller
11 hours ago

10 best sex toys to pack discreetly in your hand luggage

Choose discreet, ergonomic, versatile, and waterproof sex toys; bring them on holiday to reduce stress and reconnect with your body.
Digital life
fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
7 hours ago

Globetrotting with a Laptop: The Ultimate Guide to Balancing Remote Work and Travel

Remote work while traveling offers independence and creativity but requires discipline, planning, and securing a suitable travel-friendly job to maintain income and productivity.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

A 79-year-old woman shares her 3-step longevity routine - including 11 workouts a week

Consistent, varied physical activity, social engagement, mental stimulation, and low-intensity cardio support longevity and vibrant health into older age.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Belonging as a Framework for Health

A sense of belonging strongly supports health, longevity, and well-being through social connectedness and community norms as seen in Blue Zones.
OMG science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Harvard scientist believes alien 3I/Atlas could have been sent to 'seed' life on Earth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS shows anomalous comet-like behavior prompting speculation about possible non-natural origins, including deliberate seeding by advanced life.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Day 3 of the 2025 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Galactic Cluster

Galaxy Cluster Abell 209 contains over 100 galaxies about 2.8 billion light-years away whose combined mass gravitationally lenses and stretches background galaxies.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
7 hours ago

GDPR failures in Home Office eVisa rollout in spotlight

The Home Office's digital-only eVisa system has systemic errors and design failures that expose personal data and leave migrants unable to prove lawful status.
UX design
fromMedium
4 days ago

Thought-shaped UI, sigma () shaped designers, Figma's new DS features

Designers must choose software that represents human thought from the ground up rather than layering thought-shaped interfaces atop existing kludgy systems.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
8 hours ago

Chatbot-powered toys rebuked for discussing sexual, dangerous topics with kids

OpenAI prohibits use of its LLMs to exploit, endanger, or sexualize minors and enforces developer policies, runs classifiers, and investigates suspected API misuse.
UX design
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

Gen Z is leading a visual communication revolution. Here's what leaders need to know

Gen Z's visual-first communication is reshaping work; organizations must adopt visual, collaborative, intuitive tools to unlock Gen Z productivity and future-proof skills.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

Data breach at credit check giant 700Credit affects at least 5.6 million | TechCrunch

A 700Credit data breach exposed names, addresses, birthdates, and Social Security numbers of at least 5.6 million people, with stolen data collected May–October 2025.
#bot-detection
more#bot-detection
UX design
fromThe Verge
7 hours ago

YouTube made its video player easier to navigate on TVs

YouTube redesigned the TV watch screen: title moved, Description button added, controls reorganized, and new Multiview and Display Mode features introduced.
EU data protection
fromData Matters Privacy Blog
2 days ago

EU Digital Omnibus: Implications for MedTech Companies | Data Matters Privacy Blog

The European Commission proposed targeted amendments and a Digital Fitness Check to reduce overlap, smooth implementation, and assess cumulative impacts on EU digital regulation.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
11 hours ago

React2Shell Exploitation Escalates into Large-Scale Global Attacks, Forcing Emergency Mitigation

Critical CVE-2025-55182 enables unauthenticated remote code execution via unsafe deserialization in React Server Components, prompting CISA to require patching by December 12, 2025.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
7 hours ago

The 2026 Media And Marketplace Trends Brands Can't Ignore

Media buying and e-commerce in 2026 will center on AI-driven precision, first-party data activation, integrated marketplaces, and cross-channel analytics to deliver personalized experiences.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
6 hours ago

Marketers are drowning in data but starving for insight | MarTech

Marketers collect vast data but cannot convert it into actionable insights, leaving dashboards full of vanity metrics unrelated to business outcomes.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
15 hours ago

In Graphic Detail: What to expect in media in 2026

Shoppable commerce media will outgrow traditional TV as retail, finance and travel ad spend, interactive TV formats, political ads and sports events drive investment.
Remote teams
fromForbes
7 hours ago

19 Employers Hiring For Work-From-Anywhere Jobs And How To Find Them

Work-from-anywhere roles provide employees location independence and flexibility while enabling employers to access global talent, leverage time zones, and support outcome-based cultures.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
20 hours ago

Week 15 betting guide: Why Drake Maye, Lamar Jackson could hit passing overs

Use film study, player evaluation, and statistical models to find value across spreads, money lines, totals, and defensive player props.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
6 hours ago

If you're fed up with data breaches, this new technology could finally help

Zero-knowledge proof technology enables verification without revealing personal data, promising privacy and security amid widespread data breaches and tokenized financial systems.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
20 hours ago

Sources: UNC fires OC after difficult 2025 season

North Carolina fired offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer after a 4-8 season and one of the FBS's worst offenses.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
20 hours ago

L.A. County sues oil companies over unplugged oil wells in Inglewood

Los Angeles County sued four oil companies for failing to plug 227 idle wells in the Inglewood Oil Field, creating health and environmental risks.
Social media marketing
fromInc
9 hours ago

Social Capital: The Best CFOs in the Business Share How They Turn High Follower Counts Into Higher Valuations

Consumer-focused CFOs quantify social media and influencer impact using ROMI, daily tracking, and SKU-level metrics to optimize marketing spend and drive measurable sales.
Privacy technologies
fromBoston.com
19 hours ago

Cambridge ends contract for license plate cameras after 'breach of trust'

Cambridge terminated its contract with Flock Safety after two license-plate reader cameras were installed without city awareness, citing breach of trust and privacy concerns.
Books
fromVulture
6 hours ago

The Best Comedy Books of 2025

Mainstream comedy is in decline while 2025's best nonfiction comedy books focus on history, reassessment, and enduring examples of comedic greatness.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Washington Post Staffers Slam Error-Packed AI Podcast Launch: Total Disaster!'

The Washington Post's new AI podcast tool generated errors, fabrications, and editorial intrusions, sparking strong newsroom backlash and demands to halt the rollout.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
2 hours ago

Do We Really Know How Isabel Archer Felt?

Emotional categories and reactions change across time; assuming past people felt as modern people do risks misunderstanding their behaviors and social norms.
Media industry
fromDigiday
15 hours ago

Digiday+ Research: Publishers' growing focus on video doesn't translate to social platforms

Publishers are investing in vertical video but prioritizing distribution on their own sites and apps while social platform usage shifts, with Instagram and YouTube rising.
Social media marketing
fromInc
8 hours ago

The Best Brands on Social Media Have This in Common

Brands succeed on social by embracing rapid, imperfect experimentation and cultural relevance rather than chasing polished, risk-averse perfection.
Social media marketing
fromDigital Trends
4 hours ago

I used Nano Banana Pro to create 20 social media posts, the response they got was shocking

Using AI image generation (Nano Banana Pro) with detailed prompts significantly increased LinkedIn engagement and impressions and also boosted Instagram resonance.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
4 hours ago

The French Word You Need For the Holidays

Holiday gatherings blend repetitive social obligations, small talk, and logistical hassles, yet moments of sincere reconnection—retrouvailles—bring relief and renewed familiarity.
Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
10 hours ago

This Magical Italian Island Has Dramatic Landscapes, Hot Springs, and Scenic Vineyards

Pantelleria is a volcanic Mediterranean island ideal for restful nature escapes, offering dammusi homes, thermal springs, vineyards, capers, olive oil, and understated luxury.
Wine
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

As a sommelier, there are 5 wines I always have on hand for guests

Keep a versatile selection of wines—Champagne, Italian reds, grocery-store labels, and small family bottles—to suit any meal, occasion, or guest.
#remote-work
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Remote teams

I was wasting hours commuting in LA traffic. Here's how I convinced my manager to let me work from home.

fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Remote teams

I was wasting hours commuting in LA traffic. Here's how I convinced my manager to let me work from home.

more#remote-work
Wine
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 day ago

The Michelin Guide debuts new rating system for wine

Michelin launched Michelin Grape, a three-Grape rating system evaluating wineries on agronomy, technical mastery and other quality-focused criteria.
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
23 hours ago

I Think This Poem Is Kind of Into You

A stark winter landscape moves from rigid cold and stasis to a sudden, fiery emotional breakthrough through precise, sonorous language and compressed imagery.
Writing
fromIndependent
2 days ago

John Downing: From 'fon poca' to 'burrito' - new Irish dictionary is a milestone in revival of our native language

For the first time, anyone can find definitions of Irish words without relying on English dictionaries.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy ready to send revised peace plan to US DW 12/09/2025

Ukraine plans to send an updated peace plan to the United States while Zelenskyy engages European and Vatican leaders amid ongoing military developments.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Belgium rejects EU plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

Belgium rejected using frozen Russian assets as collateral for a reparations loan, citing major economic, financial and legal risks and potential legal action.
#liverpool
more#liverpool
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Belarus weather balloons force repeated closures of Lithuania's main airport

Belarus-launched balloons repeatedly closed Vilnius airport, causing major disruptions and prompting Lithuania to call the incidents deliberate hybrid attacks amid Belarus-Russia tensions.
Gadgets
fromTechzine Global
4 hours ago

Review: Google Pixel 10 Pro - nice and compact, but not a game changer

Pixel 10 Pro refines Pixel 9 Pro with minor hardware upgrades, a great display, capable Tensor G5 performance, and improvements to speakers, battery, and brightness.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
15 hours ago

Anders Lee and Simon Holmstrom lead NY Islanders in 5-2 win over Anaheim Ducks

Anders Lee scored two power-play goals and added two assists to lead the Islanders to a 5-2 win while David Rittich made 31 saves.
London music
fromDeep House London
1 day ago

Ministry of Sound Celebrates 35 Years with First Names of 2026 | News | Deep House London

Ministry of Sound launches a year-long 35th Anniversary programme with major legacy and emerging artists and plans a major club redesign from January 2026.
New England Patriots
fromBoston.com
3 hours ago

Tom Brady on Patriots' success, Drake Maye, and Josh McDaniels

Drake Maye's size, downfield passing ability, and strong work ethic within Josh McDaniels' quarterback-friendly system have driven the Patriots' 11-2 record and AFC East contention.
London
fromTime Out London
5 hours ago

London's TfL Cycles are getting a major upgrade

TfL will add the UK's first in-dock e-bike charging to Santander Cycles, modernize terminals, introduce a new app and QR release, and extend Serco's contract.
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