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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
3 hours 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
14 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
15 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
19 hours ago
Digital life

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

fromAol
19 hours ago
Digital life

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

more#remote-work
Wellness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
14 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.
3 hours 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
4 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
6 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
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

Forget burner phones - you can join this new carrier with just a ZIP code (no ID necessary)

Phreeli is a US MVNO offering privacy-by-design mobile service requiring only ZIP code, username, and payment, with prepaid plans and optional crypto payments.
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.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
23 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
5 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
16 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.
more#retail-media
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
3 hours 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
3 hours 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
6 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
5 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
16 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 hours ago

AI is rewriting the rules of work. Our job is to shape what comes next | Fortune

AI is rearchitecting work; leaders must redesign roles, build trust, and prepare people so humans and AI collaborate, creating net job growth and human renaissance.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours 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
5 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
4 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.
Books
fromPortland Monthly
1 hour ago

Portland Monthly's Best Books of 2025

Portland-based books in 2025 emphasized empathy and solidarity across genres as many of the country's leading writers live and work in Oregon.
fromZacks
1 hour ago

Pardon Our Interruption

As you were browsing something about your browser made us think you were a bot. There are a few reasons this might happen:
Food & drink
fromQNS
1 hour ago

Queens favorite Somedays Bakery expands to first Manhattan location

Somedays Bakery opens its first Manhattan shop in Flatiron on Dec. 11, offering exclusive pastries including the Medialuna and free samples for first 100 customers.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 hours ago

9 Hidden Gem Restaurants In Seattle, Washington - Tasting Table

Seattle's restaurant scene balances high-end eateries with authentic, affordable hidden gems offering diverse neighborhood food experiences.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 hour ago

How police live facial recognition subtly reconfigures suspicion | Computer Weekly

Live facial recognition reshapes police suspicion and undermines human-in-the-loop safeguards by making officers intermediaries acting on algorithmic suggestions, normalizing automated surveillance.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 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.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg audiobook review haunting Christmas tales

Christmas contains a rich history of unsettling midwinter rituals, monsters, and folk practices supplanted by Victorian domestic, Saint Nicholas–centered celebrations.
Environment
fromMail Online
10 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.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours 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
17 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.
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
more#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
16 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
16 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
14 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.
Real Madrid
fromwww.bbc.com
1 hour ago

Why Alonso's chances of survival at Real Madrid are slim

Xabi Alonso faces likely dismissal as Real Madrid's poor results, fan unrest, and internal doubts threaten his job ahead of the Manchester City match.
Golden State Warriors
fromThe Mercury News
14 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.
SF music
from48 hills
1 hour ago

Win tickets to Dillinger Escape Plan, Tape B, Ranger Trucco, MYD - 48 hills

48 Hills is giving away pairs of tickets to local SF shows; enter by emailing marke@48hills.org with the show name and sandwich spot by Wed/10 midnight.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 hours 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
16 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.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromESPN.com
16 hours ago

DK Metcalf (stomach) spends night in Baltimore

DK Metcalf remained in Baltimore after stomach pains on the team plane, was sent to a Baltimore-area hospital for evaluation, and is expected back Monday.
Online marketing
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
4 hours 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
3 hours 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.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 hours ago

Spy chief warns of Russia threat to Germany's regional elections in 2026

Russia likely will intensify sabotage, cyberattacks and disinformation against Germany during next year's regional elections, targeting Germany as a NATO logistics hub.
Golden State Warriors
fromESPN.com
15 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.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 hours ago

The Google Pixel Watch 4 is cheaper than ever right now

Google Pixel Watch 4 delivers leading Android smartwatch features—much brighter curved display, upgraded GPS and processors, repairable design, strong fitness tracking—now discounted to $300.
London music
fromTime Out London
4 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.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
6 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
5 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
4 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.
Dallas Cowboys
fromInside The Star
20 hours ago

3 recently-extended Cowboys should be released in 2026 Inside The Star

Several recently-extended Cowboys face potential roster cuts as the team needs cap savings and personnel changes after playoff odds collapse.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
5 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.
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