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#ai
Digital life
fromFortune
16 hours ago

AI's next frontier is the real world | Fortune

AI has transformed digital interactions, yet the physical world still relies on outdated identity verification methods.
Digital life
fromFortune
16 hours ago

AI's next frontier is the real world | Fortune

AI has transformed digital interactions, yet the physical world still relies on outdated identity verification methods.
more#ai
OMG science
fromFuturism
16 hours ago

Scientists Say They've Found "Dark Points" That Move Faster Than the Speed of Light

Faster-than-light 'dark points' in light waves have been observed, moving without mass and not violating relativity.
OMG science
fromwww.businessinsider.com
13 hours ago

As the Hubble Space Telescope turns 36, see 36 of its most breathtaking photos of space

The Hubble Space Telescope has made over 1.7 million observations, significantly contributing to astronomical research since its launch in 1990.
Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
18 hours ago

A doctor shares 3 simple healthy aging habits from Norway, an underrated longevity hotspot

Norway offers unique insights into longevity through its social traditions, diet, and lifestyle practices that promote happiness and health.
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Protein chips, sex chocolate: what are functional foods', and do they actually boost health?

Functional foods are gaining popularity, promising health benefits beyond basic nutrition, driven by consumer health consciousness and market growth.
UX design
fromSlate Magazine
13 hours ago

It's a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It's Gone Way Too Far.

Usability, once seen as the cornerstone of design, is now questioned for its limitations in addressing deeper user experience issues.
UX design
fromMedium
16 hours ago

Designers: We are perpetuating our own burnout problem

Design and research roles experience the highest burnout rates in tech, driven by external pressures and internal frameworks that may not support well-being.
#cybersecurity
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
16 hours ago

European Commission Confirms Data Breach Linked to Trivy Supply Chain Attack

Hackers stole over 300GB of data from the European Commission's AWS environment using a compromised API key from the Trivy supply chain attack.
Information security
fromTNW | Eu
13 hours ago

European Commission breached after hackers poisoned open-source security tool Trivy

A major data breach at the European Commission was caused by TeamPCP exploiting a supply chain attack on the Trivy security tool.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
16 hours ago

European Commission Confirms Data Breach Linked to Trivy Supply Chain Attack

Hackers stole over 300GB of data from the European Commission's AWS environment using a compromised API key from the Trivy supply chain attack.
Information security
fromTNW | Eu
13 hours ago

European Commission breached after hackers poisoned open-source security tool Trivy

A major data breach at the European Commission was caused by TeamPCP exploiting a supply chain attack on the Trivy security tool.
more#cybersecurity
EU data protection
fromEngadget
9 hours ago

Ireland is testing out a digital wallet that conducts age verification for social media users

Ireland is trialing a Government Digital Wallet to verify user age for social media access, aiming for user-friendly design before its 2026 EU deadline.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

A money-transfer app stored customer passports on an unencrypted, publicly accessible server for nearly five years - Silicon Canals

Fintech companies face regulatory pressure to collect identity documents but lack enforceable obligations to protect them, leading to data breaches.
Food & drink
fromCharlotte Observer
11 hours ago

16-year-old restaurant chain closes its final location

The closure of The Meatball Shop's last location underscores the challenges faced by the restaurant industry amid rising costs and changing consumer behavior.
Media industry
fromVulture
3 hours ago

WGA Reaches Tentative New Deal

Writers Guild of America reached a tentative four-year deal with studios, focusing on health care improvements, AI protections, and increased fees.
#ai-search-engines
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
1 day ago

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
1 day ago

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
1 day ago

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
1 day ago

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.
more#ai-search-engines
Information security
fromBleepingComputer
4 hours ago

Axios npm hack used fake Teams error fix to hijack maintainer account

A social engineering attack linked to North Korean hackers compromised Axios maintainers, leading to a supply chain attack with malicious npm package versions.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Texans' Ryans 'excited' by how Stroud has attacked offseason

C.J. Stroud has gained valuable playoff experience despite recent struggles, and DeMeco Ryans believes he has learned from those challenges.
Social media marketing
fromWCVB
16 hours ago

These creators helping viewers save money. Here's how

Deinfluencers encourage sustainable living and mindful spending, promoting alternatives to consumerism in response to economic challenges.
#memoir
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Enough of this me me me': Blake Morrison on memoir in the age of oversharing

Memoirs have evolved to embrace candor and vulnerability, allowing anyone to share their personal stories of trauma and identity.
fromIndependent
22 hours ago
Books

Louise O'Neill: 'I wanted to write the book that I'd like to have read in the early days of my break-up'

Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Enough of this me me me': Blake Morrison on memoir in the age of oversharing

Memoirs have evolved to embrace candor and vulnerability, allowing anyone to share their personal stories of trauma and identity.
fromIndependent
22 hours ago
Books

Louise O'Neill: 'I wanted to write the book that I'd like to have read in the early days of my break-up'

more#memoir
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
7 hours ago

The Texas Roadhouse Steak Order With More Flavor Than Its Best-Selling Sirloin - Tasting Table

Texas Roadhouse offers affordable, high-quality steak options, with beef tips being a standout menu item praised for its flavor and value.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Record high ocean temperatures off southern California raise fears of prolonged marine heatwave

Record-breaking water temperatures along the California coast raise concerns about marine life and potential impacts from a prolonged marine heatwave.
Writing
fromSilicon Canals
6 hours ago

I'm 66 and the most important relationship of my adult life has been with solitude - not as a consolation for the company I didn't have, but as the place where I have always been most honest, most creative, and most recognizably myself, and I spent too many years being embarrassed about that before I understood it was simply how I was built - Silicon Canals

Solitude allows for self-discovery and personal reflection, free from societal expectations and external pressures.
Writing
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

I Wrote Over 100 Letters To My Future Husband. Reading Them Now Has Been Excruciating.

Purity culture influenced many young women to prioritize marriage and traditional gender roles from a young age.
Remote teams
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

Two days in the office a month? L.A. city attorney candidates tussle over telework

Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto and challenger Marissa Roy have opposing views on office attendance policies for city attorneys.
Writing
fromSilicon Canals
22 hours ago

I'm 66 and I spent four decades chasing the version of happiness I saw in other people's living rooms - and the day I stopped, I noticed I'd been happy in my own kitchen all along - Silicon Canals

Measuring happiness against others' lives leads to perpetual dissatisfaction and obscures personal contentment.
Wine
fromMail Online
3 hours ago

A glass or two of wine a day slows ageing in men - but not in women

Moderate wine consumption slows biological ageing in men, but not in women, due to differences in alcohol metabolism and hormonal profiles.
Wine
fromLondon Unattached
17 hours ago

Club Carnivore at Vivat Bacchus Review

Club Carnivore at Vivat Bacchus celebrates red wine and red meat with a focus on South African cuisine and hospitality.
Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Claims the Bank's In-Person Work Policy Allows It to 'Crush' Remote Competition

Companies adhering to remote-first models risk falling behind, while JPMorgan's in-office culture is seen as a competitive advantage.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Social media marketing
fromZDNET
1 day ago

How Flipboard's new Surf app lets you merge social feeds, YouTube, and RSS to escape the algorithm - finally

Flipboard Surf aims to create a customizable social network experience by integrating various content types without relying on algorithms.
National Football League
fromRiggo's Rag
1 day ago

Game-changing draft prospect could be Jayden Daniels' dream Commanders sidekick

Jayden Daniels has a chance to bounce back in 2026 with the Washington Commanders, who are providing him with essential weapons.
Remote teams
fromIndia Currents
1 day ago

Letting Stranded H-1B Employees Work From India Causes Serious Tax Risks For US Employees

H-1B workers in India face delays affecting tax, business operations, and mental stress, forcing companies to reconsider workforce strategies.
Wine
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Turns Out There's a Way to Get Drunk Without Booze

Auto-brewery syndrome causes the body to produce alcohol naturally, leading to intoxication without drinking.
Privacy technologies
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Iran's Internet Blackout Hits 35th Day as Citizens Risk Their Lives Reaching Out

The Iranian regime's digital blockade has lasted over 810 hours, severely limiting citizens' internet access and risking severe punishment for attempts to bypass it.
San Jose Sharks
fromFear the Fin
3 hours ago

Predators at Sharks game 75: Lines, game thread and how to watch

The Sharks face the Predators in a crucial playoff matchup, both teams tied with 79 points for the wild card spot.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 hour ago

When Crypto Beats Stablecoins: Ripple's Schwartz Says He'd Pick XRP or BTC Over USD for Locked Funds

XRP and BTC provide better global utility and long-term growth potential compared to stablecoins, which are limited by fiat currency ties.
FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Barcelona boss Flick: 'Angry' Yamal will soon be in 'better mood'

Lamine Yamal's anger after Barcelona's win was due to the game's emotions, not his performance, according to coach Hansi Flick.
New York Rangers
fromNewsday
2 hours ago

Colin Stephenson: Rangers' Jonathan Quick going, Gabe Perreault coming

Jonathan Quick's shutout was spoiled by a late goal, but he achieved his 410th career victory in a Rangers win over the Red Wings.
Liverpool FC
fromRush The Kop
2 hours ago

Winners and Losers from Liverpool's FA Cup thrashing at the hands of Man City

Manchester City defeated Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final, highlighted by Erling Haaland's hat-trick.
Women
fromNewsday
5 hours ago

South Carolina and UCLA are expecting another physical game as they meet for women's national title

South Carolina ended UConn's undefeated season in the NCAA Tournament semifinals, while UCLA defeated Texas to advance to the national championship game.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 hour ago

Most people don't realize that the dishonest people in their lives rarely lie about facts - they lie about their intentions, and that specific distinction is why you keep feeling confused rather than simply hurt - Silicon Canals

Intention lies involve sharing true facts with hidden motives, making them difficult to detect.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
20 hours ago

Armed officers guarding Sadiq Khan left bag of guns outside home in major security blunder

Armed officers left a bag with weapons near London Mayor Sadiq Khan's home, prompting an investigation and temporary removal of five officers from duty.
London
fromBrogan Abroad
7 hours ago

The London Neighborhood That Has It All: 11 Ways Greenwich Will Surprise You

Greenwich offers a rich blend of history, nature, and culture, making it an ideal day out destination in London.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 hour ago

I let a smart planter maintain itself while I was away for 2 months - here's the result

The LeafyPod is a smart planter that simplifies plant care with app support and a rechargeable water reservoir.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 hour ago

The people who are best at hiding unhappiness aren't the stoic ones or the quiet ones - they're the ones who became so skilled at giving everyone around them exactly enough warmth to never be looked at too closely - Silicon Canals

People often hide their struggles behind a facade of warmth, leading to loneliness despite appearing thriving.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 hours ago

US Banking Group Slams Coinbase Conditional Trust Approval, Citing Risks in Crypto Banking Expansion

Regulatory tensions rise as Coinbase's banking ambitions face opposition, highlighting risks tied to oversight gaps in U.S. financial systems.
Silicon Valley food
fromForbes
1 hour ago

Why Hershey's Is Facing A PR Crisis

Hershey's decision to revert to classic recipes for Reese's was driven by public outrage sparked by a LinkedIn post from Brad Reese.
Education
fromPR Daily
1 day ago

Why writing skills matter more than AI for the next generation of communicators - PR Daily

Karen Freberg emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and clarity in writing for effective communication in a rapidly changing industry.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
20 hours ago

Weather: London set to be hotter than Barcelona as temperatures soar to 22C in spring sunshine blast

London will experience warmer weather than Barcelona with temperatures reaching around 23C, offering a taste of early summer.
SF politics
fromCalifornia Post
4 hours ago

Major oil group drops truth bomb on Gavin Newsom about gas prices

High gas prices in California are attributed to global oil prices, state climate policies, and taxes, with residents paying significantly more than the national average.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
2 hours ago

15 Restaurants From Food Network's Restaurant: Impossible That Completely Vanished - Tasting Table

Food Network's 'Restaurant: Impossible' was canceled in 2023 after 20 seasons, leaving some restaurants unable to recover post-filming.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 hours ago

Police seize 11kg of rat and antelope meat that 'poses serious health risks' in southeast London raid

Police seized 11kg of illegal bushmeat in London, posing food safety risks, and arrested a man during the operation.
Women
fromAwful Announcing
3 hours ago

Dan Hurley's wife, Andrea, calls out St. John's fans for 'crappy' move

St. John's fans disappointed Andrea Hurley by cheering for Duke against UConn in the Elite Eight.
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