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Brick vs. Bloom Card: I tested both for my screen addiction, and the winner depends on you

Phone addiction leads to significant time loss, prompting the development of tools like the Bloom Card to help users manage distractions.

OMG science

fromNature

3 days ago

Daily briefing: Are boys really in crisis? What the science says

Concerns about boys should be viewed in the broader context of all young people.

Wellness

fromwww.theguardian.com

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

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.

Wellness

fromPsychology Today

3 hours ago

3 Keys to Optimal Living in the Second Half of Life

Positive views of aging and a sense of purpose enhance vitality and well-being in later life.

OMG science

fromDefector

13 hours ago

Artemis Boldly Goes Where No Toilet Has Gone Before | Defector

Artemis II successfully launched with a crewed spacecraft featuring a toilet, but it malfunctioned shortly after reaching orbit.

OMG science

5 hours ago

The wild science of octopus sex

Male octopuses use a specialized arm to sense female hormones for mating, compensating for the lack of vision during reproduction.

Wellness

fromBusiness Matters

3 days ago

Interview: The Light System on Building a New Category in Wellness Technology

The Light System combines light technology and holistic health to enhance wellness through energy system engagement.

fromArs Technica

5 hours ago

Perplexity's "Incognito Mode" is a "sham," lawsuit says

Perplexity's AI allegedly shares sensitive user chats with Google and Meta without consent, raising significant privacy concerns.

fromZDNET

3 hours ago

I turned to PrivacyBee to clean up my data - here's how it made me disappear

PrivacyBee is preferred for its comprehensive data removal services and user-friendly management tools.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

EFF's Submission to the UN OHCHR on Protection of Human Rights Defenders in the Digital Age

New laws addressing online harms are increasingly restricting fundamental rights and impacting human rights defenders globally.

#data-breach

9 hours ago

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.

fromTechCrunch

Exclusive: Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver's licenses and passports to the open web

A publicly accessible Amazon storage server exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands, including driver's licenses and passports, without encryption.

9 hours ago

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.

fromTechCrunch

Exclusive: Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver's licenses and passports to the open web

A publicly accessible Amazon storage server exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands, including driver's licenses and passports, without encryption.

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.

fromThe Local France

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.

fromwww.thelocal.com

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.

fromThe Local France

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.

more#eu-customs-reform

UX design

4 hours ago

The 2-Person Rocking Bench Made From 55kg of Plastic Waste - Yanko Design

The X Bench Swing combines functionality and sustainability, allowing two people to rock together while facing opposite directions.

UX design

fromArchitectural Digest

7 hours ago

I'm Done Sourcing So Much Online. Here's Why

Online shopping for furniture can lead to misjudgments due to misleading dimensions and inadequate product images.

UX design

fromSmashing Magazine

2 days ago

A Practical Guide To Design Principles - Smashing Magazine

Design principles align teams, inform decisions, and embody organizational values, serving as essential tools in the design process.

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.

fromFast Company

Environment

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

Marketing tech

fromHR Brew

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.

fromFast Company

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.

Why California's in a 'snow drought' even after a wet winter

California's April 1 snowpack is the second lowest on record due to warm temperatures melting snow quickly.

fromKqed

6 hours ago

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

California's April snowpack levels are near record lows due to extreme heat and reduced snowfall.

fromSFGATE

Why California's in a 'snow drought' even after a wet winter

California's April 1 snowpack is the second lowest on record due to warm temperatures melting snow quickly.

fromKqed

6 hours ago

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

California's April snowpack levels are near record lows due to extreme heat and reduced snowfall.

more#california

Artificial intelligence

fromZDNET

fromwww.marketingdive.com

New MIT jobs report: Why AI's work impact will roll in like a rising tide, not a crashing wave

AI's impact on jobs may take longer than expected, allowing workers more time to adapt.

National Football League

fromMusket Fire

13 hours ago

ESPN's latest A.J. Brown report comes with a warning Patriots fans can't ignore

A.J. Brown's fit with the Patriots is questionable due to his struggles against zone defenses despite his impressive physical attributes.

Social media marketing

Inside Walmart's creator-driven social commerce playbook

Walmart is enhancing its social commerce strategy to engage consumers spending significant time on social media, particularly Gen Z.

Marketing tech

fromExchangewire

Agentic AI, Quality, and Courtroom Battles: What's Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech in 2026? - ExchangeWire.com

AI and privacy regulations are significantly transforming the ad tech industry as it moves towards 2026.

Books

fromInsideHook

What to Read Right Now, According to Cool Men

Men are encouraged to read a variety of fiction, including classics, memoirs, and trending novels, especially as summer approaches.

Books

fromInsideHook

15 hours ago

The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This April

April's new book releases cover diverse topics, including sports, family histories, and political extremism.

Social media marketing

fromInc

17 hours ago

AI Flooded the Feed. Now, the Smartest Companies Are Moving Offline

In-person brand activations are becoming essential as digital content saturation increases, making physical presence a scarce and valuable marketing channel.

Social media marketing

fromDigiday

22 hours ago

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.

Major League Baseball

Alvarez a top-10 bat? Ohtani wins Cy Young? Perdomo for real? Don't be surprised

Yordan Alvarez is poised to return to top-10 hitter status in the 2026 MLB season after a strong start.

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

5 hours ago

Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-55182 to Breach 766 Next.js Hosts, Steal Credentials

A large-scale credential harvesting operation exploits the React2Shell vulnerability to steal sensitive data from compromised hosts across multiple regions.

Remote teams

fromAxios

17 hours ago

Office vacancies hit record high

Companies are reducing office space needs due to a shift towards remote and hybrid work models post-pandemic.

Major League Baseball

fromMLB Trade Rumors

Which Pre-Arbitration Pitchers Will Sign Extensions?

Recent baseball transactions have focused on player extensions, particularly for position players, while pre-arbitration pitchers remain without long-term deals.

Major League Baseball

fromMLB Trade Rumors

22 hours ago

Mariners Notes: Crawford, Emerson, Shortstop

The Mariners signed Colt Emerson to a record extension but optioned him to Triple-A Tacoma for development.

National Football League

College flaws that could affect the 2026 NFL draft's top QBs

The 2027 NFL draft class of quarterbacks is highly anticipated, featuring notable talents like Arch Manning and Julian Sayin.

#mcdonalds

fromLos Angeles Times

12 hours ago

Cheaper meals, simpler choices: McDonald's strips down its McValue menu

McDonald's is simplifying its value menu to feature 10 items under $3, starting April 21.

fromFortune

McDonald's joins the value menu simpler is better trend with 10 items at less than $3 each | Fortune

McDonald's is simplifying its value menu to 10 items under $3, starting April 21, to enhance affordability and competition.

fromLos Angeles Times

12 hours ago

Cheaper meals, simpler choices: McDonald's strips down its McValue menu

McDonald's is simplifying its value menu to feature 10 items under $3, starting April 21.

fromFortune

McDonald's joins the value menu simpler is better trend with 10 items at less than $3 each | Fortune

McDonald's is simplifying its value menu to 10 items under $3, starting April 21, to enhance affordability and competition.

9 Amy's Frozen Pizzas, Ranked - Tasting Table

Amy's offers a diverse range of frozen meals and canned soups, with a standout product being their Vegan Supreme Pizza.

Writing

fromThe Atlantic

6 hours ago

Rachel Carson Has Known the Ocean

Rachel Carson's lyrical writing transformed scientific communication, inviting readers to perceive the ocean beyond human limitations.

Writing

fromItsnicethat

Elizabeth Goodspeed on why design writing needs designers writing

Writing and design stem from a shared love of history and complex ideas, with personal expression being key to the author's creative process.

Writing

I was quietly unhappy with my life for years and the most unsettling part wasn't the unhappiness - it was how functional I remained inside it, how well I performed contentment, how convincingly I answered fine to every person who asked, including myself - Silicon Canals

Pretending to be okay while feeling empty can trap individuals in a cycle of unhappiness.

Wine

fromwww.7x7.com

5 Best Napa Wineries for a Picnic

Wineries in Napa offer diverse picnic experiences with gourmet food options and beautiful outdoor settings.

Remote teams

fromInfoQ

How to Handle Trusts and Psychological Safety When Scaling Organizations

Trust must be built team by team; it cannot be replicated as organizations scale.

National Football League

fromRiggo's Rag

16 hours ago

Commanders watching from sidelines as 49ers blasted over Brandon Aiyuk treatment

Brandon Aiyuk will remain with the San Francisco 49ers despite his desire to join the Washington Commanders.

Remote teams

21 hours ago

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.

Wine

fromInc

12 hours ago

The Impressive Strategy 1 NYC Wine Shop Is Using to Beat Soaring Import Tariffs

U.S. wine businesses are adapting to tariff-related price increases by sourcing domestic alternatives and cheaper imported brands.

fromFood & Beverage Magazine

fromFast Company

11 hours ago

This International Fact-Checking Day, use these 5 tips to spot AI-generated content

AI-generated content complicates distinguishing fact from fiction, especially in breaking news like the Iran war.

Wine

European Wines and Deli Meats Shine in North America

The Sip and Savor campaign promotes European culinary flavors in North America, focusing on Roero DOCG wines and Italian deli meats.

National Hockey League

fromPuck Prose

Three teams who desperately need a rebuild after this season

NHL teams failing to meet expectations should consider a full rebuild to improve future performance.

New York Islanders

fromEyes On Isles

Mathew Barzal preaching positive vibes only as NY Islanders gear up for Flyers

Mathew Barzal emphasizes positivity and belief as the New York Islanders face a crucial playoff race with only six games remaining.

Cryptocurrency

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Ripple Expands RLUSD Access in South Korea With Coinone Listing

Ripple expands RLUSD into South Korea, enabling direct KRW access on Coinone, enhancing stablecoin adoption and liquidity in regulated markets.

Women

fromNewsday

Bigger and better: Women's Final Four teams filled with multi-talented frontcourt players

Madison Booker exemplifies the evolution of women's basketball with her versatile skills and height, contributing to a trend of larger players in the sport.

Silicon Valley

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

The Wire: Bernie Sanders met with prominent AI doomers in Berkeley

Sen. Bernie Sanders is advocating for a billionaires tax and engaging with AI skeptics in Silicon Valley.

Education

fromKqed

National Basketball Association

Beloved San Jose Charter School Faces Potential Closure | KQED

There is a national shortage of credentialed teachers affecting compliance in schools, including East Side Unified School District.

Edwards ineligible for NBA awards after Wolves rule him out vs. Pistons

Anthony Edwards is ineligible for NBA postseason awards due to not meeting the 65-game minimum requirement.

Left-wing politics

fromNewsday

9 hours ago

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seek Judge Bove's recusal from his deportation appeal due to potential conflict of interest from Bove's past Justice Department role.

SF music

fromsfist.com

EDM Label Om Records Throwing Big Embarcadero Party Next Month, With Another Planet's Help

Om Records celebrates its 30th birthday with a free Day Party and a ticketed Night Party on May 9 at Embarcadero Plaza.

New York Mets

Royals' catcher Carter Jensen scratched after oversleeping

Carter Jensen overslept and missed the start of the game, expressing regret and a commitment to learn from the experience.

Mission District

fromMission Local

fromBavarian Football Works

S.F. ex-human rights boss Sheryl Davis pleads not guilty, postpones arraignment

Sheryl Davis faces felony charges for misappropriating funds and plans to plead not guilty on May 6.

FC Barcelona

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Bayern Munich Alumni: Lucas Hernandez, Didier Deschamps at odds with France

Lucas Hernández praises his team's strength, claiming they have the best attack in the world, which concerns France's coach Didier Deschamps.

Gadgets

51 minutes ago

Bumpboxx BB-777 Plays Cassettes, CDs, Radio, and Bluetooth at 270W - Yanko Design

The BB-777 boombox revives the classic music experience with a visible design and tactile controls, emphasizing music's central role in social settings.

Women

fromNewsday

Shea Ralph named AP women's basketball Coach of the Year after Vanderbilt's 29-5 season

Shea Ralph was named AP women's basketball Coach of the Year after leading Vanderbilt to a historic 29-5 season and a Sweet 16 appearance.

Los Angeles Rams

Virginia QB Morris has injunction request denied by judge

Chandler Morris' request for a preliminary injunction to play a seventh season was denied by a Virginia circuit court judge.

Mission District

fromABC7 San Francisco

SF Chinatown's historic Empress of China building being revived into cultural campus

The Empress of China building will be transformed into a cultural campus celebrating Chinese-American art, culture, and history.

SF politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

Pete Hegseth allows troops to carry personal firearms on military bases

Military service members can now request permission to carry personal firearms on installations for self-defense against potential attacks.

Women

fromSoccer News

3 hours ago

Lyon 4-0 Wolfsburg (4-1 agg, aet): Extra-time strikes complete second-leg turnaround - Soccer News

Lyon defeated Wolfsburg 4-0, advancing to the Women's Champions League semi-finals with a 4-1 aggregate score.

LGBT

fromQueerty

4 hours ago

Joel Kim Booster on his non-monogamous marriage: "The sex I'm having outside of my relationship is all recreational" - Queerty

Being gay creates more pressure regarding body image than being an actor, especially in casual sexual encounters.

SF politics

fromCalifornia Post

Elite Special Forces commando at heart of $1.5M-a-month mercenary killing unit funded by royal family: Suit

A former Special Forces commando allegedly made millions conducting assassinations for the UAE, including a botched plot against a Yemeni politician.

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times