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Digital life
fromWIRED
1 hour ago

Has Your Pledge to Go Paperless Perished? Try This

Maintaining a mostly paperless life requires regular, flexible maintenance like dental hygiene—consistency matters more than perfection.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
49 minutes ago

A Different Kind of Happiness: The Quiet Power of Contentment

Contentment—a low-arousal positive emotion characterized by calmness, sufficiency, and acceptance—offers a steadier path to well-being than the active pursuit of happiness.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
8 hours ago

Jane Fonda, 87, says she's not scared of aging, just of dying the way her father did

Jane Fonda, 87, embraces aging, feels more centered and complete, prioritizes living without regrets and maintaining health to stay strong for family.
fromLondon On The Inside
2 hours ago

We Sweat it Out at Banya No.1 Hoxton

Tucked away off a side street near Old Street, it sits in the basement of a new-build block. They even share the same entrance, so you get the odd thrill of wondering whether you're heading for a spa treatment or someone's Amazon delivery. Once you're downstairs, the walls are plastered with celebrity photos, quotes and snapshots. Kate Moss apparently floated out feeling fantastic after a visit with her aristocratic beau, while Renée Zellweger, like us, seemed stunned that this even exists on Micawber Street.
Digital life
fromFortune
22 hours ago

I helped build the architecture of addiction for social media and I see warning labels coming. That's just a start | Fortune

AI-driven algorithms are engineering addictive experiences that hijack human attention, eroding focus, time, productivity, and meaningful moments.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

The landline may be having a renaissance but it's to a world in which the art of phone calls has changed | Paul Daley

Landline telephones created shared family dynamics and intrusive social oversight, producing nostalgic yet awkward memories of teenage interactions around a single household phone.
fromwww.nature.com
2 days ago

Author Correction: Brahma safeguards canalization of cardiac mesoderm differentiation

Following publication of this article, we were alerted via PubPeer to an inadvertent image duplication in Extended Fig. 7b in our paper. Upon carefully examining all the figures, we have discovered another duplication error in Extended Fig. 3g. The errors occurred during figure preparation by using placeholder images originating from similar areas of a well. The errors do not compromise the results or the conclusions of our work.
OMG science
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Cambridge Dictionary has named its word of the year for 2025

People increasingly form parasocial connections with celebrities, influencers, and AI, driving mainstream use of the term "parasocial" in 2025.
OMG science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

NASA in urgent briefing as 3I/Atlas heads closer to Earth and appears to have 'thrusters' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Interstellar object 3I/Atlas shows comet-like glow and asymmetric gas plumes with possible propulsion-like effects, prompting urgent agency review and public safety debate.
EU data protection
fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

EU moves to ease AI, privacy rules amid pressure from Big Tech, Trump

EU delays stricter high-risk AI rules until 2027 and eases data, cookie and documentation requirements to boost innovation and competitiveness.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
8 hours ago

Why Weakening CIPA Would Hand Big Tech A Free Pass On Data Abuse | AdExchanger

CIPA provides a private right of action that applies to modern electronic tracking and remains a key enforcement tool against digital surveillance.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
7 hours ago

Lenovo's enterprise hardware biz racks up another loss

Lenovo's enterprise hardware division (ISG) grew revenue sharply but remains unprofitable while the company pursues strategies to achieve consistent profitability amid AI-driven demand.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 hours ago

Dell delays the launch date of its secretive internal upgrade plan, 'Project Maverick'

Dell delayed Project Maverick rollout by three months to ensure readiness, moving decommissions from February/May to May/August across two divisions.
UX design
fromFast Company
13 hours ago

What if fintech worked for the people who don't download fintech?

A community bank embedded automatic small life-protection into eligible accounts, driving $3.45M protection delivered, deposit growth, higher balances, and increased maximum coverage uptake.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Europe is scaling back its landmark privacy and AI laws

Europe is weakening GDPR protections and delaying or loosening AI rules under pressure from Big Tech, the US government, and political figures to boost growth.
UX design
fromThe Drum
15 hours ago

Top 5 design trends for 2021

Minimalist, story-driven, personalised UX with eye-tracking-informed simplification and time-saving design features will drive engaging web and ad experiences in 2021.
UX design
fromMedium
23 hours ago

Gemini 3 For UI Design

Gemini 3 enables agentic, multimodal, long-horizon planning that autonomously assists UI design tasks like wireframing, design systems, and UI-to-code workflows.
Privacy professionals
fromPsychology Today
20 hours ago

Defending Cognitive Privacy and the Right to Think

Surveillance of cognitive processes undermines autonomy, shifting learners from intrinsic curiosity to performance-driven thinking and impairing deep, exploratory learning.
Social media marketing
fromTech Times
1 hour ago

The 12 Biggest Social Media Trends Taking Over the Internet's Viral Culture

Short-form video, AI-generated content, and social commerce are reshaping social media, influencing communication, commerce, and community-building.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
5 hours ago

Fortinet hit again by zero-day vulnerability in FortiWeb

A second actively exploited FortiWeb zero-day (CVE-2025-58034) enables code execution for logged-in attackers; immediate upgrade to the latest FortiWeb is required.
Marketing tech
fromSiliconANGLE
13 hours ago

Adobe to acquire Semrush in $1.9B deal to boost generative engine optimization capabilities - SiliconANGLE

Adobe will acquire Semrush for $1.9 billion to integrate SEO and GEO capabilities into its digital marketing products.
#new-england-patriots
fromBoston.com
10 hours ago
National Football League

Drake Maye addresses Cam Newton's 'fools gold' comments: 'I don't even know what show he's on.'

fromBoston.com
10 hours ago
National Football League

Drake Maye addresses Cam Newton's 'fools gold' comments: 'I don't even know what show he's on.'

Environment
fromwww.npr.org
13 hours ago

Trump administration seeks to roll back protections for imperiled species and habitat

The administration seeks to roll back Endangered Species Act protections by eliminating the automatic "blanket rule" and requiring species-specific safeguards, risking delayed protections for imperiled wildlife.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Rabih Alameddine wins National book award for fiction with darkly comic epic spanning six decades

Rabih Alameddine won the National Book Award for Fiction for The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother).
Information security
fromTheregister
2 hours ago

Palo Alto kit sees massive surge in malicious activity

Malicious traffic against Palo Alto GlobalProtect portals surged nearly 40-fold in 24 hours, originating largely from specific networks and linked to prior threat campaigns.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 hour ago

New Sturnus Android Trojan Quietly Captures Encrypted Chats and Hijacks Devices

Sturnus is an Android banking trojan that steals credentials, captures decrypted messages via screen scraping, uses overlays and accessibility abuse, and enables full device takeover.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
12 hours ago

Listerine posts another indication of where influencer campaigns on Instagram are heading

Influencer marketing on Instagram is inherently aspirational and often presents artificial, exaggerated lifestyles, reflecting a broader industry trend rather than just individual posts.
Writing
fromPoynter
1 hour ago

What the iconic writers of New Journalism can teach us in the AI era - Poynter

Narrative-driven New Journalism's human voice, observational nuance, and immersive reporting remain crucial counterpoints to AI-generated storytelling.
Social media marketing
fromTech Times
2 hours ago

Creative Ways People Will Be Using LinkedIn in 2026: 7 Tips and Content Ideas That Stand Out

LinkedIn is evolving into a platform for authentic personal branding, short-form and interactive content, and AI-assisted content strategies to boost visibility and engagement.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Mount Semeru eruption in Indonesia prompts evacuations

Mount Semeru erupted in East Java, sending hot ash and pyroclastic flows kilometers downslope, prompting evacuations, an expanded danger zone, and the highest alert level.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Jeeves Again review new Jeeves and Wooster stories by celebrity fans

PG Wodehouse's comic brilliance endures globally because Jeeves' psychological insight, Bertie Wooster's decency, and absurd situations played completely straight continue to charm readers.
Media industry
fromThe Walrus
2 hours ago

Publishing Can't Quit Its Obsession with Buzzy Stories | The Walrus

Canada's rare minerals and freshwater elevate its geopolitical importance while newsroom editorial judgment balances audience metrics against mission-driven, lower-traffic coverage.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Oaklandside
13 hours ago

Oakland council committee rejects Flock surveillance camera expansion

Oakland's Public Safety Committee stalled a proposed $2.25 million Flock Safety ALPR contract amid privacy, data-sharing, legal, and public-opposition concerns.
Wine
fromFortune
1 hour ago

Tariff threats and Gen Z sobriety have put winemakers in Bordeaux on red alert | Fortune

Bordeaux wineries face an unprecedented crisis as geopolitics, trade tensions, and shifting younger-consumer tastes pressure production, sales, and long-established family estates.
Books
fromIndependent
8 hours ago

The eccentricities of Dumbledore actor Michael Gambon from the woman who was his 'earwig'

Michael Gambon progressed from minor stage parts to celebrated theatrical eminence while achieving global fame as Dumbledore, demonstrating a mercurial, stage-centered acting career.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Uncover your digital footprint with this free tool - here's how it works

theHarvester scans and reveals an individual's online digital footprint, exposing IP addresses and services linked to visited URLs.
#remote-work
fromKiplinger
1 day ago
Remote teams

I'm 57 With a Great Remote Job, but My Company Wants Me in the Office Full-Time

fromIslands
1 day ago
Remote teams

America's Best Cities For Remote Work Have Affordable Living, Comfortable Amenities, And Urban Charm - Islands

fromKiplinger
1 day ago
Remote teams

I'm 57 With a Great Remote Job, but My Company Wants Me in the Office Full-Time

fromIslands
1 day ago
Remote teams

America's Best Cities For Remote Work Have Affordable Living, Comfortable Amenities, And Urban Charm - Islands

Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

As would-be buyers and critics circle, WPP's siege mentality deepens

WPP employees are publicly defending the company on LinkedIn while the company faces account losses, market decline, and profit warnings.
Wine
fromCN Traveller
1 day ago

The World's 50 Best Vineyards have just been announced

The World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025 ranks global wine destinations that pair exceptional wines with outstanding visitor experiences and immersive vineyard landscapes.
Writing
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

My Dad Disappeared When I Was A Kid. Years Later, I Got A Letter That Changed Both Our Lives.

A father's consistent letters, encouragement, and financial support healed emotional gaps and enabled his child's education and early writing career.
Wine
frompennlive
17 hours ago

N.J. wineries showcase growth at 2025 Wine Expo despite industry challenges

New Jersey's wine industry showcased its largest-ever single-venue gathering at the NJ Wine Expo, drawing ~1,300 attendees while facing national economic trends and vineyard adjustments.
Writing
fromNature
1 day ago

The singular proposition of trees

An alien forest exerts an inexplicable, sensory pull on four explorers, producing presence, dreams, music, and memories that draw them away from their duties.
Remote teams
fromQuartz
2 days ago

Digital nomads forced home as AI and return-to-office squeeze workers

AI, visa tightening, and employer return-to-office policies are reducing opportunities for digital nomads, making it harder for Americans to live and work abroad.
English Premier League
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
1 day ago

Chelsea want to sign 'one of the best' Premier League star in January as insider reveals surprise Romeo Lavia update

Chelsea plan to pursue Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson in January and may sell injured Romeo Lavia to facilitate the transfer.
English Premier League
fromBavarian Football Works
4 days ago

Pundit says it's too early to say Liverpool's Florian Wirtz is biggest Premier League transfer flop

Florian Wirtz's early Liverpool struggles should not be labeled the biggest transfer flop after 11 Premier League games; a full season is needed to judge adaptation.
New York Knicks
fromESPN.com
13 hours ago

Brunson returning for Knicks after ankle sprain

Jalen Brunson returns Wednesday after a Grade 1 right ankle sprain; he averages 28 points, 3.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists for the 8-5 Knicks.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
8 hours ago

Thursday's Headlines: 'Kwame' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor-elect Mamdani will meet the president despite perceived disrespect over his middle name; local coverage also focused on a high-profile sentencing, NYPD leadership continuity, and transit updates.
Online marketing
fromForbes
58 minutes ago

SEO Is Dead: Welcome To GEO And Generative AI Search

AI is replacing traditional search engines, shifting control of search results and purchasing decisions to AI and requiring new optimization strategies (GEO) for brand visibility.
#nba
fromhothothoops.com
12 hours ago
Golden State Warriors

NBA GAMETHREAD: Golden State Warriors (9-7) @ Miami Heat (8-6)

Miami hosts Golden State with Bam Adebayo returning for the Heat while Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry are out; multiple players listed unavailable for both teams.
fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
9 hours ago
Golden State Warriors

Heat take care of business against undermanned Warriors, win 110-96

The Miami Heat beat a shorthanded Golden State 110-96, improved to 7-1 at home, and relied on Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo’s late surge to secure the win.
#live-music
Manchester City
fromwww.bbc.com
2 hours ago

Make captain Haaland all season? The FPL talking point

Erling Haaland dominates the Premier League and Fantasy Premier League, leading goal-scoring and points, making him the primary captain choice for managers.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
13 hours ago

Cowboys survey: How confident are you feeling after the Raiders game?

Cowboys showed clear improvement on both defense and offense after adding defensive pieces and regaining offensive rhythm.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
1 hour ago

Cowboys news: Dak Prescott limited in practice with hip issue

Dak Prescott has only a minor hip soreness and will be fine; Quinnen Williams' presence immediately elevated Osa Odighizuwa and Dallas' defensive line.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 hour ago

24 years, no win - Athletic Club's poor away record vs Barcelona ahead of Camp Nou reopening | Barca Universal

Athletic Club have gone 24 years without an away La Liga win at Barcelona and will visit the reopened Spotify Camp Nou on 22 November.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
6 hours ago

Spanish journalist squashes rumours about Barcelona receiving an offer for club captain | Barca Universal

Barcelona have not received any offer for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who must regain full fitness and regular playing time to protect his Germany number one position.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
4 hours ago

Barcelona defender could reunite with ex-teammate as Saudi giants eye summer move | Barca Universal

Andreas Christensen is likely to leave Barcelona when his contract expires, with Al-Nassr showing interest and January allowing him to negotiate freely.
Marketing
fromDigiday
8 hours ago

Backlash grows against AI slop, but marketers remain unfazed

Marketers largely accept AI-generated low-effort content, valuing speed and scale despite concerns about misinformation, IP, branding, and social media saturation.
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