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Digital life
fromAndroid Police
11 hours ago

Winter vacation and remote work: How your smartphone helps balance leisure and productivity

Reliable eSIM-based mobile connectivity enables remote workers to resolve urgent work issues quickly while preserving vacation time and avoiding hotel Wi-Fi or expensive roaming.
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
16 hours ago

Want less screen-obsessed kids? Set better tech boundaries for yourself

Children's screen time strongly mirrors parental screen time, so parents should reduce and model balanced, purposeful device use to foster healthier family habits.
Digital life
fromPoynter
14 hours ago

Forget 'to be;' whether to text, email or call - that's the real question - Poynter

Modern workplaces require deliberate mastery of nuanced digital communication across many channels to express needs, avoid misunderstandings, and manage conflict.
Wellness
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Namia River Retreat / LJ-Group Landscape Architecture + T3 ARCHITECTS

A five-star sustainable wellness resort on a private island near Hoi An that preserves Quang Nam’s natural, cultural, and ecological identity.
Wellness
fromWIRED
5 years ago

WIRED's Tried-and-Tested Best Gifts for Sleep

Give sleep-related gifts tailored to individual preferences and situations to improve rest and avoid unwanted clutter.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Green Generation: The Hidden Toll of 'Natural' Relief

Cannabis has become mainstream self-care, with rapidly rising use among adults 65+ despite modern higher potencies and widespread safety misconceptions.
OMG science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Scientist believes 3I/Atlas 'acceleration might be the technological signature of an internal engine' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

3I/Atlas is an interstellar object showing unusual behavior, including non-gravitational acceleration and an unexpected blue color possibly from artificial or natural sources.
OMG science
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

How to see the biggest supermoon of the year over London on Bonfire Night

The Beaver Supermoon on November 5 will be the closest, largest, and brightest full moon of 2025, appearing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter.
OMG science
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

Your November 2025 Horoscope: Wrong Turns May Lead You to Something Better

Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius and Scorpio (Nov 9–29) heightens miscommunication and travel disruptions while offering a rare chance to revisit and correct long-standing life patterns.
#meta
fromTheregister
2 hours ago
Tech industry

Meta can't afford its $600B love letter to Trump

Meta plans to invest $600 billion in U.S. datacenter infrastructure by 2028 but lacks sufficient internal cash and profits, likely requiring massive debt and external financing.
fromTheWrap
19 hours ago
Social media marketing

Meta Rakes in Over $16 Billion on Fraudulent Ads While Users Face a Flood of Misinformation | Report

Meta projected roughly 10% of annual revenue—about $16 billion—came from ads promoting scams and banned products.
fromTheWrap
19 hours ago
Social media marketing

Meta Rakes in Over $16 Billion on Fraudulent Ads While Users Face a Flood of Misinformation | Report

more#meta
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Mother of transgender teen accuses Queensland government of privacy breach that could have outed' her child

Queensland health department requested parents' confidential details of transgender children, risking outing and raising privacy and intimidation concerns amid a puberty blocker ban.
Tech industry
fromTESLARATI
2 hours ago

Tesla shares rare peek at Semi factory's interior

Tesla will begin volume production of a redesigned Class 8 Tesla Semi at its Northern Nevada factory in 2026, following factory footage release.
EU data protection
fromFortune
11 hours ago

EU moves to weaken landmark AI Act amid pressure from Trump and U.S. tech giants, according to news report | Fortune

The EU is considering weakening parts of the AI Act amid pressure from Big Tech and the US, possibly delaying some implementation.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
14 hours ago

Microsoft's data sovereignty: Now with extra sovereignty!

Microsoft expands European data sovereignty with in-country AI and cloud processing, larger Azure Local capacity and Microsoft 365 Local to reassure amid CLOUD Act concerns.
UX design
fromMedium
17 hours ago

Material 3 Expressive: Building on the failures of flat design

Material 3 Expressive revives interaction signifiers, larger controls, and expressive visuals to reduce click uncertainty and improve accessibility for older users overlooked by flat UI.
UX design
fromJared Cunha
3 weeks ago

HTML dialog: Getting accessibility and UX right

Accessible modals require intentional focus management, background content disabling, clear dismissal, user awareness, and focus return to a logical place for all users.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
10 hours ago

Oddest ChatGPT leaks yet: Cringey chat logs found in Google analytics tool

OpenAI's handling of ChatGPT prompts exposed user chats in Google Search Console, leaving users unsure if fixes fully stop prompts being sent or scraped.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
15 hours ago

Mexico City Is the Most Video-Surveilled Metropolis in the Americas

Mexico City operates over 83,000 public surveillance cameras and plans to add 30,000, yet crime remains high and surveillance raises ethical concerns.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 hours ago

The 3 ways government could reduce energy bills for UK households without

Green Alliance recommends removing renewables subsidies, reducing system costs and enforcing landlord efficiency standards to cut household energy bills and reduce fuel poverty.
Food & drink
fromThe Infatuation
3 years ago

Kezar Pub - Review - Cole Valley - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Kezar Pub in Cole Valley offers excellent chicken wings, communal picnic tables, and countless TVs, creating a lively, chaotic atmosphere ideal for watching high-stakes sports.
Remote teams
fromChicago Tribune
15 hours ago

Companies have found employees can be just as productive when working remotely. And they're happier too.

Hybrid and remote work are entrenched, boost productivity, morale, recruitment and retention, and employers are formalizing purposeful in-office days.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
19 hours ago

Vibe-Coded Malicious VS Code Extension Found with Built-In Ransomware Capabilities

A malicious VS Code extension named susvsex uses AI-assisted code to zip, exfiltrate, and encrypt files and leverages GitHub as a command-and-control channel.
#remote-work
more#remote-work
Books
fromThe Atlantic
7 hours ago

Pop Culture Is Obsessed With Female Friendships

Intense, ambivalent friendships between similar women—marked by rivalry, desire, and later regret—have become a recurring genre across contemporary literature, TV, and film.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.npr.org
6 hours ago

OpenAI's new web browser has ChatGPT baked in. That's raising some privacy questions

OpenAI released Atlas, a macOS browser integrating ChatGPT with agentic features that can perform tasks while collecting extensive user data, prompting privacy concerns.
Wine
fromwww.esquire.com
14 hours ago

The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Buying and Drinking Expensive Wine

Upgrade to premium wine by trusting your palate, building relationships with trusted sommeliers or retailers, and avoiding hype, sub-region memorization, or critic-score fixation.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

Three steps to increasing your video engagement

Brands must choose appropriate video formats, prioritize strong visuals and the opening seconds, and use accessible, cost-effective tools to engage audiences across platforms.
Social media marketing
fromBored Panda
3 hours ago

Gym Influencer Lies Online And Doesn't See The Problem, It's A Dealbreaker For Her Boyfriend

Authenticity and entertainment demands clash, driving some creators toward manufactured or virtual personas while audiences gravitate to relatable, small-scale creators and curated authenticity.
Privacy technologies
fromPCMAG
7 hours ago

I Never Board a Plane Without This on My Computer-And You Shouldn't, Either

Use a VPN while traveling to encrypt internet traffic and protect data on public Wi‑Fi or untrusted networks.
Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
6 hours ago

You Can Win a Trip to Australia Just by Visiting This Coffee Shop and Saying One Word

Bluestone Lane offers a $20 South Australian wine flight and a chance to win round-trip flights from San Francisco to Adelaide.
Wine
fromElite Traveler
17 hours ago

What to Sip When You're Staying Sober

High-quality sparkling teas provide a grown-up, complex, and structured non-alcoholic alternative to sparkling wine.
Writing
fromwww.npr.org
16 hours ago

If we're being truthful, people are saying 'honestly' all the time

Use of the word "honestly" has surged in recent decades and functions as a prevalent marker of authenticity across online platforms and media.
Writing
fromGOBankingRates
16 hours ago

I Asked ChatGPT the Best Side Hustle You Can Do From Home in 2025: Here's What It Said

Freelance writing offers a scalable, remote side hustle earning $500–$2,000+ monthly with modest hours and minimal formal education required.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
8 hours ago

The Century Hall Fire, a Memory

A sudden nighttime fire destroyed Century Hall, evoking immediate shock, grief, and memories tied to the therapy clinic housed there.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ukraine war briefing: Putin boasts of nuclear-driven torpedo that would swamp cities with radioactive tsunami

Russia successfully tested the Poseidon nuclear-propelled torpedo-drone, a novel retaliatory weapon capable of a radioactive tsunami and altering traditional nuclear deterrence norms.
English Premier League
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 week ago

Newcastle striker Woltemade has been 'first class' says Howe

Nick Woltemade has scored six goals in nine starts after a £69m transfer, showing strong technical ability and team ethic but needing greater consistency.
English Premier League
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 week ago

Aston Villa 1-0 Man City: Report, result, goals as controversial Cash strike earns hosts fourth straight Premier League win

Aston Villa beat Manchester City 1-0 at Villa Park as Matty Cash's 19th-minute long-range goal ended City's nine-match unbeaten run.
English Premier League
fromRush The Kop
1 week ago

Liverpool's defeat at Brentford shows their midweek revival was a mirage

Liverpool suffered a fourth successive Premier League defeat, exposing tactical, defensive and fundamental issues in Arne Slot's new-look side.
New York Islanders
fromRMNB
1 hour ago

Capitals player pranks Mathew Barzal with alarm clock after he was late for morning skate

Mathew Barzal's empty-net goal sealed the Islanders' 3-1 win over the Capitals after a teammate prank placed an alarm clock in his stall for lateness.
Film
fromPortland Mercury
1 hour ago

Where to Watch Folkloric Films and Arthouse Classics This Month

Wolfwalkers is a visually distinctive, hand-drawn, folktale-based animated film blending Celtic myth and history with an environmental, near-spiritual message.
Film
fromGameSpot
3 hours ago

The Conjuring: Last Rights Steelbook Edition 4K Blu-Ray Releases Soon

The Conjuring: Last Rites debuts on Blu-ray and 4K on November 25 with multiple editions, including a $38 Limited Edition Steelbook and $55 four-film collection.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 hours ago

Plan to add housing in 3 wealthy Berkeley neighborhoods faces backlash, but City Council is undeterred

Council signaled support to raise height limits to seven stories along Berkeley commercial corridors despite resident and merchant opposition over character loss and displacement.
National Hockey League
fromFear the Fin
2 hours ago

Jets at Sharks game 15: Lines, game thread and how to watch

Winnipeg sits third in the Western Conference with 18 points and a .692 points percentage; San Jose remains competitive despite injuries and a four-game point streak.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 hours ago

'Predator: Badlands' casts deadly monster as the hero

Predator: Badlands centers on Dek, an ostracized Predator who becomes a sympathetic underdog as he hunts an un-killable creature on a deadly planet.
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 day ago

Oregon gets a new Arts and Culture Director * Oregon ArtsWatch

Amy Lewin will lead the Oregon Arts Commission and Oregon Cultural Trust, bringing over 15 years of cultural leadership and strategic communications experience.
National Basketball Association
fromLos Angeles Times
2 hours ago

Lakers continue to rely on team building, strong bond during fast start

PechaKucha-style five-slide presentations foster rapid personal connection and team cohesion, contributing to the Lakers' efficient offense and early season success despite injuries.
Los Angeles
fromESPN.com
2 hours ago

Dodgers' Vesia says baby daughter died Oct. 26

Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia’s infant daughter Sterling died Oct. 26; teammates honored him during the World Series and the Dodgers won the championship.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
2 hours ago

Spoelstra grateful for help after fire ravages home

Erik Spoelstra's home burned early Thursday; his children and dog were safe, he expressed gratitude and praised first responders while the cause remains under investigation.
SF music
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 hour ago

Crews responding to 2-alarm fire in San Francisco's Telegraph Hill neighborhood

A two-alarm fire is burning in San Francisco's Telegraph Hill at the 100 block of Montgomery Street; residents are asked to avoid the area.
Python
fromMathspp
4 hours ago

Module compression overview

Python 3.14 provides a compression package exposing bz2, gzip, lzma, zlib, and a new compression.zstd module for unified compression support.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Patrick Bet-David Says Ben Shapiro Canceled Podcast Appearance After Fuentes Interview

Patrick Bet-David says Ben Shapiro canceled his interview after criticizing Carlson's Nick Fuentes appearance; Shapiro's attacks boost Fuentes and GOP infighting risks Democratic gains.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
2 hours ago

DJI Offloads Premium Mic Mini Bundle, Now Cheaper Than Budget No-Name Alternatives - Kotaku

DJI Mic Mini lavalier kit: dual transmitters, 10 g mics, 400 m range, up to 10-hour battery, strong noise cancellation; on sale for $74.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

Orban: Trump spares Hungary from Russia sanctions DW 11/07/2025

Hungary received a one-year US exemption from sanctions on Russian oil and gas delivered via the Druzhba and TurkStream pipelines after Orban's meeting with Trump.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 hours ago

Denmark's government aims to ban access to social media for children under 15

Denmark will ban social media for anyone under 15, allowing parents to permit access from 13 after assessment, citing child safety and Big Tech accountability.
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