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Digital life
fromMedium
2 months ago

20+ best bookmarking tools for people who loves to save links

Curating and saving favorite links using modern bookmarking tools optimizes discovery, organization, and sharing of books, songs, articles, and creative resources.
Wellness
fromFortune
1 hour ago

If you want your employees back in the office, try feeding them, says Gensler executive | Fortune

Employees and employers want food-focused, wellness-centered, flexible, experience-driven workplaces that make the office more than just a place to work.
Wellness
fromBuzzFeed
12 hours ago

Experts Say These 19 Daily Habits Are Silently Sabotaging Your Health

Small, imperfect actions consistently accumulate; doing something is better than nothing and prevents the all-or-nothing trap.
Digital life
fromZDNET
12 hours ago

This one Gmail trick gave me another 15GB of space for free (and saved my inbox)

Gain 15GB of free Gmail space by moving old emails to a new archive account after backing up files and using POP3 forwarding.
#remote-work
fromAol
16 hours ago
Digital life

15 Cozy Kitchen Desk Ideas That Make Working From Home Less Isolating

fromForbes
1 hour ago
Remote teams

20 Companies Hiring For $100,000+ Remote Jobs In 2026 & How To Get One

fromAol
16 hours ago
Digital life

15 Cozy Kitchen Desk Ideas That Make Working From Home Less Isolating

fromForbes
1 hour ago
Remote teams

20 Companies Hiring For $100,000+ Remote Jobs In 2026 & How To Get One

Wellness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
12 hours ago

Sleep easier with the best MyPillow pillow

MyPillow uses foam-filled, shape-retaining pillows with breathable cotton covers, offered in multiple firmness levels and models tailored to different sleep positions.
OMG science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day 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
4 days 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.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 hour ago

Oracle Turned $1,000 Into $5,726 Over a Decade but Recent Buyers Lost 37%

Oracle transformed into an AI-focused cloud provider, with cloud services comprising 77% of revenue and hyperscale AI driving rapid growth and GPU demand.
UX design
fromMedium
2 hours ago

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

Choose between thought-shaped interfaces atop legacy systems or rebuilding software from the ground up to faithfully represent human thought and preserve agency.
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
4 hours ago

Billionaires Buy 2 Brilliant AI Stocks as the Nasdaq Bull Market Rolls Toward 2026 | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms and Alphabet are positioned to gain in the Nasdaq bull market supported by major hedge-fund purchases and Meta's ad and AI advantages.
UX design
fromMedium
2 months ago

I stopped using Figma for 70% of my product design work...and my output doubled.

Design problems usually stem from unclear thinking, not Figma; clarify users, goals, and business needs before high-fidelity prototyping.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

India Scraps Mandatory App Preinstall Following Pushback

India rescinded a mandate requiring undeletable Sanchar Saathi preloaded on new smartphones after unified resistance from Apple, Samsung, and privacy advocates.
UX design
fromMedium
3 days ago

Silicon clay: how AI is reshaping UX design

AI adoption in UX design has transformed workflows, enabling rapid prototyping and efficiency while risking generic, biased outcomes if over-relied upon.
Privacy professionals
fromMedium
3 months ago

Child Safety vs. Corporate Profits Online

Platforms that prioritize adult monetization over child safety enable harmful interactions; robust age verification and developer controls are necessary to protect minors online.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
2 hours ago

ICO: Home Office hushed up facial recognition biases

UK police facial recognition algorithm used in the PND has documented historical demographic biases undisclosed to the ICO, prompting urgent scrutiny.
Privacy professionals
fromIndependent
9 hours ago

Famous mums react to viral 'sharenting' ad: 'We never shared our children's faces online. I didn't want them to be recognisable to strangers'

Parents Rosanna Davison and Paula MacSweeney avoid posting children's photos and support a Data Protection Commission campaign warning about the risks of sharenting and exposure.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
21 hours ago

X shuts down the European Commission's ad account the day after major fine

X terminated the European Commission's ad account for exploiting an Ad Composer bug to artificially amplify reach after a roughly $140 million DSA fine.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Don't use admin': UK's top 20 most-used passwords revealed as scams soar

Admin and 123456 are among the most commonly used passwords in the UK, leaving many accounts highly vulnerable to fast, automated attacks.
#retail-media
fromExchangewire
3 hours ago
Marketing tech

The Retail Media Rush: What's in Store for 2026? - ExchangeWire.com

Retail media growth accelerates with new networks and Gen AI-driven traffic and conversion gains, requiring harmonisation and standardisation to scale by 2026.
fromGrocery Dive
14 hours ago
Marketing tech

Why incrementality is the new currency for retail media

Incrementality measurement must be prioritized by CPGs to prove retail media-driven sales and optimize ad investments using multi-method approaches.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
1 hour ago

Why privacy, not AI, is the biggest marketing shift to watch | MarTech

Privacy regulations and the decline of third-party data require marketers to prioritize first-party and zero-party data, transparency, and privacy-compliant technologies immediately.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 hour ago

Weekly Recap: USB Malware, React2Shell, WhatsApp Worms, AI IDE Bugs & More

Critical React Server Components vulnerability CVE-2025-55182 (React2Shell) enables unauthenticated remote code execution and is being exploited within hours of disclosure.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 hours ago

Sneeit WordPress RCE Exploited in the Wild While ICTBroadcast Bug Fuels Frost Botnet Attacks

A critical RCE (CVE-2025-6389) in Sneeit Framework WordPress plugin (≤8.3) is actively exploited; update to 8.4 to mitigate.
Writing
fromPR Daily
3 hours ago

5 ways to keep your writing human in an AI-heavy workplace - PR Daily

Communicators must strengthen writing and editing skills and integrate AI thoughtfully to preserve a distinct, trustworthy, and human brand voice while meeting business goals.
Remote teams
fromHR Dive
14 hours ago

Overcome the commute in the return-to-work era

Vanpool programs can cut commuting costs dramatically, reduce congestion and parking demand, boost office attendance by lowering commute barriers, and support sustainability goals.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

It has to be genuine': older influencers drive growth on social media

People aged 55–64 are driving rapid social-media growth, creating major opportunities for influencers and platforms targeting midlife and older audiences.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 hours ago

The workforce is becoming AI-native. Leadership has to evolve | Fortune

AI-native early-career workers accelerate innovation and team performance by using generative AI to boost productivity, flatten hierarchies, and foster transparent, goal-driven collaboration.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

OpenAI boasts enterprise win days after internal 'code red' on Google threat | TechCrunch

OpenAI's enterprise adoption surged—ChatGPT messages up 8x and enterprises consuming 320x more reasoning tokens—making enterprise growth critical amid mounting competitive pressure.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
4 hours ago

Dreading AI job cuts? 5 ways to future-proof your career - before it's too late

Mid-level professionals can protect careers by mastering prompts, data ethics, outcome ownership, automation measurement, and communication to remain indispensable in the AI era.
National Football League
fromBoston.com
11 hours ago

Revisiting our bold Patriots preseason predictions at bye week

The 2025 New England Patriots have exceeded expectations, starting 11-2 and emerging as top Super Bowl contenders with Drake Maye performing at an MVP-caliber level.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

More than 200 environmental groups demand halt to new US data centers

Environmental groups demand a national moratorium on new data centers, citing rising emissions, water use, electricity bills, and community disruption from AI-driven buildout.
Books
fromIndependent
2 days ago

The best books to gift for every type of reader this Christmas

Curated selections of this year's desirable books serve as ideal stocking fillers for readers ranging from biography enthusiasts to thrill-seekers.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

A new start after 60: I moved on to a boat, fell in love then opened my own restaurant

At 60, Rich Baker found renewed purpose and business success after launching Flat Earth Pizzas and winning a national award for his kimchi fiorentina.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 hour ago

The Worst Cheesecake Factory Bowl Is Just Plain Boring - Tasting Table

The Cheesecake Factory's Teriyaki Salmon Bowl delivers mild, underwhelming flavor because the teriyaki glaze doesn't penetrate dense charbroiled salmon, making it less satisfying than others.
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
1 hour ago

Professional Chefs Are Sharing The Meals They Whip Up After A Brutal Shift And Some Of Them Are Shockingly Simple

Professional chefs often opt for simple, no-cook or minimal-prep meals like cereal or bread, fruit, cheese, and wine after exhausting shifts.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
3 hours ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Two novels explore how personal freedom and ecological interconnectedness confront cultural superstition and corporate exploitation in settings of Lagos and an English peat bog.
Environment
fromMail Online
8 hours ago

Secret weather program allegedly exposes Americans to toxic chemicals

A secret weather-control program allegedly disperses aluminum nanoparticles and allows UV‑C radiation to reach the surface, exposing Americans to toxins and damaging forests.
Books
fromwww.newyorker.com
3 hours ago

Almost Home

Bob Kaufman embodies San Francisco's melancholic, eccentric poetic life—famous abroad yet living silent, hobo-like solitude amid contrasts with Midwestern roots.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Poem of the week: The Apology by Anne Finch, Countess of Winchilsea

A woman defends her right to practise poetry, claiming imagination and pleasure justify her poetic pursuits despite societal ridicule.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Camille Bordas on Other People's Beliefs

The viewpoint moves from Maria to Adrian as Maria resists being known; Adrian's entrance redirects attention and reshapes the group's dynamic.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
15 hours ago

HP's chief commercial officer predicts the future will include AI-powered PCs that don't share data in the cloud | Fortune

Local AI-enabled PCs protect data sovereignty and privacy while enabling on-device models that reduce reliance on cloud computing for businesses and individuals.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days 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.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Security News This Week: Oh Crap, Kohler's Toilet Cameras Aren't Really End-to-End Encrypted

Widespread privacy and security failures exposed sensitive user data, revealed negligence and misleading claims across AI image services, cloud protections, retail algorithms, telecoms, and devices.
Wine
fromTime Out New York
2 days ago

'Wine Enthusiast' opens its first-ever shop in Soho

Wine Enthusiast opened its first physical SoHo flagship at 27 Greene Street, offering monthly pours, accessories, consultations, and event programming.
Wine
fromwww.7x7.com
2 days ago

29 Fun Things to Do This Week (12.08.25)

Bay Area offers diverse holiday events including themed dinners, wine and Champagne experiences, family markets, performances, and cultural festivals for winter celebrations.
#liverpool
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

What to drink on Christmas Day, from morning to night

Order a wider variety of appropriate wines and non-alcoholic alternatives well ahead to match each Christmas moment and avoid underpreparation.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days 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.
Online marketing
fromwww.forbes.com
14 hours ago

Why Your SEO Stopped Working And The Exact Moves To Fix It In 2026

Google's AI overviews extract answers and reduce organic clicks; prioritize branded search visibility and reputation to recover traffic and lead generation by 2026.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
14 hours ago

Rams back on top of their game and the NFC with blowout win over Cardinals

Rams routed the Cardinals 45-17 as Sean McVay returned to coach, offense and defense dominated, and the team reclaimed the NFC's top seed at 10-3.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
12 hours ago

6 hidden Android features that are seriously useful (and how they made my life easier)

Android includes useful hidden features such as sharing Wi‑Fi via QR codes and enabling Developer options to access advanced settings.
Golden State Warriors
fromThe Mercury News
12 hours ago

Warriors instant analysis: Jimmy Butler leads winning effort in return to Chicago

Warriors defeated Bulls 123-91 in Chicago while Jimmy Butler received cheers and contributed 19 points as Golden State excelled offensively.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

Germany news: Berlin rejects US criticism of Europe DW 12/08/2025

Friedrich Merz filed hundreds of criminal insult complaints as parliamentary group leader, prompting police searches and court scrutiny, with penalties later donated to charity.
National Hockey League
fromESPN.com
14 hours ago

The NHL's best this week: Terry Ryan and hockey dreams

Terry Ryan blends acting success on Shoresy with playing hockey in the Shoresy Fall Classic, joining cast games against NHL alumni at UBS Arena on Dec. 10.
#real-madrid
Online marketing
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 hour ago

Google Search Ranking Volatility Heated Over Weekend (Dec 7&8)

Google Search experienced marked weekend ranking volatility while Search Console reporting lagged and Google has not been regularly confirming core updates, spurring wide SEO concern.
Marketing
fromEMARKETER
1 hour ago

US TikTok users are worth 4x more to advertisers than the global average

The US produces 41% of TikTok's global ad revenue despite representing only 10% of users, driven by high ad responsiveness and growth among older users.
Golden State Warriors
fromESPN.com
13 hours ago

Kuminga gets DNP as shorthanded Dubs win again

Jonathan Kuminga continues to receive inconsistent minutes, trust and production with the Warriors despite a sizable contract and intermittent strong starts.
London music
fromTime Out London
2 hours ago

Jamiroquai at London's O2 Arena: timings, set list, last-minute tickets and everything you need to know

Jamiroquai will play two London O2 Arena shows on Dec 9 and Dec 14, with limited tickets and support from Erick the Architect and Cerrone.
#dallas-cowboys
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
4 hours ago

Barcelona legend Gerard Pique backs team for success under Flick - 'They are contenders for everything' | Barca Universal

Barcelona under Hansi Flick employ an offensive, high-risk style and remain realistic contenders for all trophies, including the Champions League.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
3 hours ago

Relief for Barcelona as key trio will be available to face Eintracht Frankfurt | Barca Universal

Joan Garcia, Alejandro Balde and Raphinha trained fully and are available for Barcelona's Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt; Gavi and Dani Olmo remain injured.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
2 hours ago

Gerard Martin talks Flick, Inigo, Szczesny, Camp Nou, centre-back role ahead of Barcelona vs Eintract Frankfurt | Barca Universal

Gerard Martin feels energized by Champions League nights at Camp Nou and is successfully adapting to a centre-back role while maintaining full-back versatility.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 hours ago

Your 2025 Art World Wrapped

A year-end art-world recap highlights major exhibitions, remembrance of Frank Gehry, Tewa Pueblo perspectives on O'Keeffe Country, and conversations about Black art histories.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Mercury News
1 hour ago

Oakland apartment transactions hint at weak multifamily market in city

Oakland's multifamily market is weakening, with apartment properties selling below prior debts and multiple foreclosures signaling declining values and investor distress.
London food
fromLondon On The Inside
3 hours ago

Albers Review | "The Kind of Place You'd Want on Your Doorstep"

Albers serves modern, reimagined comfort food in a warm, intimate mid-century–styled setting with a concise, well-executed menu and notable desserts and drinks.
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