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Digital life
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

The simple phone habit change that saves your screen time (and your sanity)

Placing a smartphone face down protects privacy, reduces visual notification distractions, improves focus, and helps preserve device health.
Digital life
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

Your Windows PC has a secret recovery tool that's seriously useful - here's how to access it

Create a USB Recovery Drive to boot a PC and restore Windows to factory state when Windows cannot launch.
Wellness
fromCN Traveller
9 hours ago

These are the most exciting spa openings to know about right now

Global wellness tourism expands with new thermal, ritual and longevity-focused resorts across Iceland, Europe, Middle East, Maldives, Mexico, and the US, blending tradition and technology.
Wellness
fromBustle
13 hours ago

12 Sleepmaxxing Tips To Steal From Olympians

Olympic athletes prioritize consistent sleep hygiene and personalized sleep gear to optimize recovery, energy, and performance.
Wellness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
16 hours ago

Horoscopes Feb. 9, 2026: Mia Farrow, change begins with you

Combine thoughtful planning, emotional honesty, and patient innovation to enact personal change that brings gratitude, improved relationships, financial freedom, and peace of mind.
Digital life
fromIndependent
22 hours ago

When the new friend isn't real - How to support teens and tweens as they navigate AI chats

Curious, calm, and involved parents create safer online environments that reduce teens' risks from social media and AI chatbots despite regulatory challenges.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

What 6-7,' demons and The Big Bang Theory tell us about prime numbers

73 uniquely satisfies linked positional, reversal, and digit-product properties; mathematicians proved no other prime shares all these Sheldon Prime properties.
OMG science
fromElite Traveler
2 days ago

Everything You Need To Know About the First Hotel on the Moon

A Silicon Valley startup plans the first inflatable lunar hotel ('v1') for four guests, launching construction in 2029 and opening in 2032 with ECLSS support.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
2 hours ago

New Mexico goes to trial to accuse Meta of facilitating child predators

Meta denies misleading the public about platform safety while New Mexico alleges executives' statements contradicted internal research showing harm to teens.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
10 hours ago

Big Tech capex growth may be far slower than it looks - thanks to this overlooked metric

Surging data-center memory chip prices are inflating Big Tech capex growth, accounting for roughly 45% of the dollar increase in 2026.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
8 hours ago

Eric Schmidt-backed data center venture is negotiating a major deal with Google

Bolt Data and Energy, cofounded by Eric Schmidt, is negotiating with Google to anchor a large West Texas data center campus and raised $150M.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
13 hours ago

Europe set to treble sovereign cloud investment

European sovereign cloud spending will more than triple from 2025 to 2027 due to geopolitical concerns driving investment in homegrown cloud services.
UX design
fromMedium
10 months ago

Design System Success with AI Coding Assistants

Ensure AI coding assistants apply a composable, modular design system using centralized tokens, versioned components, clear dependencies, testing, and documentation.
UX design
fromMedium
14 hours ago

Intuitive designer, AI delegation matrix, the new UX toolkit

Intuitive, user-centered design skills combined with motion and practical workflows remain essential as AI reshapes design practice and daily work rhythms.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
1 week ago

Combobox vs. Multiselect vs. Listbox: How To Choose The Right One - Smashing Magazine

Use combobox for single searchable selection; multiselect for multiple searchable selections; listbox to show all options by default; dual listbox to transfer items between lists.
Privacy professionals
fromFortune
13 hours ago

The dark side of AI meeting notes | Fortune

AI meeting notetakers that record beyond meetings create legal, HR and privacy risks, requiring governance, consent, access controls, and employee education.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
7 hours ago

Super Bowl Ad for Ring Cameras Touted AI Surveillance Network

Ring's AI-powered camera network enables widespread surveillance and is likely to be used through its partnerships with law enforcement and agencies like ICE.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
14 hours ago

High Court clears way for thousands to pursue Capita data breach claims

A High Court allowed more than 8,000 Capita data-breach claims to proceed, rejecting strike-out and affirming solicitors' approach and claimants' informed consent.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago

Majority of young people worry AI will be used to make inappropriate images of them

Majority of young people and parents worry about AI being used to create sexual or inappropriate images, with teens reporting exposure to AI-generated sexual content.
Writing
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 day ago

Steve Arndt, ambassador of Portland's literary community, dies at age 77 * Oregon ArtsWatch

Steve Arndt fostered Portland's literary community through generous support, organizing events, readings, and volunteer work, and passed away at 77 from heart-failure complications.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Nancy Guthrie Ransom Deadline Passes Without Bitcoin Payment

No payment appeared to have been made to the specified Bitcoin account after the alleged ransom deadline for Nancy Guthrie passed.
Major League Baseball
fromBlueJaysNation
4 days ago

Blue Jays Nation's Top 25 Canadian Baseball Prospects for 2026: #12 Tyler Black

Tyler Black is a Canadian hitting prospect on the verge of becoming an everyday major-leaguer, showing strong plate discipline and developing power despite injuries.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 hours ago

The Best Bars And Restaurants To Celebrate Mardi Gras In New Orleans - Tasting Table

Best places to celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans are lively French Quarter bars and restaurants that offer drinks, food, and close access to parades.
Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
1 hour ago

Fans lined up at 7 a.m. for Villa's Tacos after Super Bowl appearance

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl appearance sparked a massive turnout at Villa's Tacos, with fans lining up for blue-corn tortillas, grilled meats, pickled onions and salsas.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Trump news at a glance: Europe must stand up to Trump and his demolition men', new report says

Europe must become more assertive and militarily independent from an authoritarian U.S. administration that no longer upholds liberal democratic norms.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

US cuts Bangladesh tariffs to 19% in trade deal

US-Bangladesh deal grants Bangladesh limited tariff-free US access tied to reciprocal US textile exports while Bangladesh cuts tariffs on many US goods.
Environment
fromThe New Yorker
16 hours ago

A Landscape Artist in Winter

Andy Goldsworthy creates ephemeral, site-specific sculptures from natural materials in Penpont, Scotland, engaging decay and seasonal cycles as central elements of his art.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
14 hours ago

Recent SolarWinds Flaws Potentially Exploited as Zero-Days

Attackers exploited vulnerabilities in internet-exposed SolarWinds Web Help Desk to gain access, deploy RMM tools, and maintain persistence using virtual machines and DLL sideloading.
Environment
fromStreetsblog
2 hours ago

Advocates Save Humboldt Street Bike Lanes - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Mateo will keep the Humboldt bike lanes, preserving safer street access for students and cyclists despite neighborhood parking concerns.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 hours ago

Russia's cyber attacks on Polish utilities draws NCSC alert | Computer Weekly

Russian state cyber actors attacked Poland's electricity grid, prompting NCSC to warn UK utilities to strengthen cyber defenses and resilience.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 hours ago

Someone's attacking SolarWinds WHD - but which bug?

Attackers exploited buggy SolarWinds Web Help Desk instances in December to gain access, move laterally, and steal high-privilege credentials.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
16 hours ago

Jeffrey Epstein's Bonfire of the Elites

Wealth and elite connections frequently override ethical concerns, allowing powerful individuals with dubious conduct to retain prestigious social associations.
#remote-work
Privacy technologies
fromThemarkup
15 hours ago

Are TikTok and X tracking you across the internet? Our privacy tool can now tell you - The Markup

Blacklight now detects TikTok and X tracking pixels, expanding website privacy scans beyond Google and Meta to reveal third-party data sharing.
Books
fromPortland Mercury
7 hours ago

Literary Arts Announces 2026 Oregon Book Award Finalists

The 2026 Oregon Book Awards named 35 finalists from 200 submissions, spotlighting graphic novels and notable fiction and nonfiction nominees ahead of the April 20 ceremony.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
16 hours ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Powerful institutions constrain freedom: offshore detention, digital censorship, and personal grief shape modern lives and resist straightforward legal or social remedies.
Writing
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

The poet laureate with a bold plan to get Boyle Heights students into the woods - and on the stage

Feng Shui Poetry in the Parks uses poetry and feng shui principles to connect urban Los Angeles students with nature, fostering grounding and environmental appreciation.
Wine
fromEater NY
12 hours ago

Lower East Side Wine Bar Babysips Spins Off Much-Bigger Bushwick Spot

Babysips owners open Bodega Nights, a 2,200-square-foot Bushwick wine bar and restaurant focused on small-batch natural wines and Iberian-Brazilian cuisine.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
10 hours ago

Discord to start requiring face scan or ID to access adult content

Discord will require global age verification via face scan or ID to restrict adult content and default users to a teen-appropriate experience.
Social media marketing
fromGeeky Gadgets
14 hours ago

WhatsApp Channels: One-Way Posts, 30-Day Shelf Life, Zero Noise

WhatsApp Channels enable one-way broadcasting of temporary and varied content to followers, offering focused, distraction-free communication for businesses, influencers, and organizations.
Writing
fromDefector
10 hours ago

The Crossword, Feb. 9: Italian Class | Defector

Matthew Stock constructed the Monday crossword; he is a freelance puzzle maker and stay-at-home dad whose puzzles appear in major publications; Defector crosswords run weekly.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
20 hours ago

Center-left Socialist candidate wins over populist in Portugal's presidential runoff

Antonio Jose Seguro won Portugal's presidency with 66.7% over Andre Ventura, signaling rejection of hard-right populism and support for moderate, pro-European leadership.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

Why marketers should capitalize on Pinterest influencers

Pinterest holds strong social commerce potential but must clarify its ad proposition, broaden its audience, and scale ad technology and commerce capabilities to compete.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Russia's hybrid attacks throughout Europe are becoming more dangerous

Russia has sharply increased hybrid attacks across Europe, targeting infrastructure and civilians to undermine support for Ukraine and disrupt NATO and allied logistics.
Wine
fromCN Traveller
3 days ago

In the Maldives, Champagne house Ruinart and contemporary artist Liu Bolin collaborated on a thought-provoking live piece

Maison Ruinart commissioned Liu Bolin for a Maldives residency to merge the islands' natural beauty with a commitment to sustainability through art.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,442

Russian attacks continue to degrade Ukraine's energy infrastructure and cause civilian casualties while frontline control remains contested and Ukraine reports heavy military losses.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'Relegation a blessing' but issues remain - Cardiff's reset

Cardiff City have been revitalized by relegation, now top of League One, playing exciting football under Brian Barry-Murphy with emerging young Welsh players.
Wine
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

International White Wine Festival returns to Anderson Valley

Anderson Valley hosts an International White Wine Festival Feb. 14-15 featuring over 40 white and sparkling wine producers, tastings, and special winery events.
US politics
fromKqed
2 hours ago

After US Judge Blocks California's ICE Mask Ban, Scott Wiener Says He Will Make It Enforceable | KQED

Federal court blocked enforcement of California's law banning officers from wearing masks while finding the state's mask ban not inherently unconstitutional.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Massie Says Epstein Files Reveal At Least 6 More Likely Incriminated' Men: Why Did They Redact It?'

At least six men implicated in Epstein case had their names redacted from case files by the Trump Justice Department.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 hours ago

Federal judge strikes down California mask ban on immigration agents, but it may be revived

A judge struck down California's No Secret Police Act as discriminatory against federal officers; a proposed law would ban masks for all law enforcement.
Golden State Warriors
fromESPN.com
3 hours ago

Warriors' Stephen Curry (knee) won't play in All-Star Game

Stephen Curry will miss the All-Star Game and additional games while sidelined with patellofemoral pain syndrome, undergoing rehab and targeting a return after the All-Star break.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
3 hours ago

What Hansi Flick and Barcelona think of Jules Kounde's current form

Jules Kounde's dip in form is attributed to heavy match load and psychological stress at right-back, yet he remains essential and expected to recover.
Arts
fromArtnet News
3 hours ago

British Museum Raises $4.8 Million to Snag Rare Tudor Pendant

British Museum bought a 24-carat Tudor Heart pendant linked to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon after raising £3.5m; it will join the museum's collection.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
3 hours ago

Michal Kempny, a Capitals' 2018 Stanley Cup champion, walks with Czechia during the Olympics' Opening Ceremony

Michal Kempny, 35-year-old defenseman and 2018 Stanley Cup champion, made his Olympic debut walking with Czechia at Milan's Opening Ceremony.
Golden State Warriors
fromESPN.com
3 hours ago

Warriors star Jimmy Butler has surgery on torn ACL

Jimmy Butler underwent successful right ACL surgery and will miss the rest of the season, with an expected return around mid-2026–27.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 hours ago

Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton: What were the 10 best deals for homes sold the week of Jan. 5?

A San Ramon condo sold for $444,500, the most affordable recent sale amid an average local price of $1.4 million.
Marketing
fromNBC Chicago
2 hours ago

Here's how this year's Super Bowl ads ranked - from Dunkin Donuts to Grubhub and more

Northwestern MBA students rated Super Bowl ads; Google's "New Home" topped their review while AI ads underperformed and nostalgia-driven commercials prevailed.
#teachers-strike
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 hours ago

After $200,000 ruling, East Palo Alto tenants press former landlord to drop appeal

Tenants demand more than $200,000 in rent rebates after a rent board found persistent maintenance failures; the landlord's appeal is delaying payment.
National Hockey League
fromEditor In Leaf
2 hours ago

What to expect from the 3 Maple Leafs at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson will represent their countries at the Milano-Cortina Olympic hockey tournament.
Education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 hours ago

Still no agreement between Berkeley teachers, BUSD after state mediation

Berkeley teachers demand higher pay, better benefits and smaller class sizes while contract talks reach impasse and fact-finding, raising strike potential amid district budget shortfall.
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
4 hours ago

Just look at Ayaneo's absolute unit of a Windows gaming "handheld"

Ayaneo Next II is a massive 3.14-pound Windows gaming handheld with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 performance and a high-end 9.06-inch 2400×1504 OLED at up to 165 Hz.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 hours ago

Activists axe Zuckerberg from General Hospital in favor of Minnesota ICE victims

Protesters covered the Zuckerberg sign at San Francisco General Hospital to spell 'Pretti Good' and protest Zuckerberg's ties to immigration enforcement.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
3 hours ago

Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center opens, bringing vital programs to East Flatbush

A $141 million Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center opened in Central Brooklyn offering extensive facilities and free or affordable programs for youth and families.
Arts
fromSilicon Canals
3 hours ago

8 signs you appreciate art, music, and culture on a deeper level than most people - Silicon Canals

Some people experience art deeply, reacting emotionally and perceiving subtle artistic cues that reveal heightened sensitivity and meaningful connections to creative expression.
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