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Digital life
fromGeeky Gadgets
10 hours ago

Hidden Travel Hacks Every Digital Nomad Should Know

Use eSIMs, compact gear, cloud tools, and backup connectivity to maintain productivity, freedom, and reliable communication while traveling as a digital nomad.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 hour ago

When Smart Homes Turn Hostile

Smart-home and IoT devices are increasingly used by abusers to surveil, control, and coerce partners, creating fear and eroding victims' autonomy.
Digital life
fromDigital Trends
1 day ago

iPhones for Lifeline participants: AirTalk Wireless provides accessibility

AirTalk Wireless provides premium smartphones and tablets to eligible Lifeline participants, including promotional free iPhones and a new California retail store to assist enrollment.
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Sali Hughes on beauty: introducing my hero skincare products of 2025

South Korean skincare brands dominate British demand with gentle, hydrating, lightweight, competitively priced products that create glassy, unagitated skin.
Wellness
fromBustle
20 hours ago

"Lifestyle Creep" Could Explain Why You're Struggling To Save Money

Earning more often triggers gradual spending increases—lifestyle creep—that erodes savings, raises monthly costs, and can lead to debt unless spending is consciously controlled.
Wellness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 hours ago

Horoscopes Dec. 3, 2025: Amanda Seyfried, speak from the heart

Speak from the heart, resolve lingering matters, make strategic changes, let go of the past, build a supportive foundation, and pursue what makes you happy.
OMG science
fromWIRED
34 minutes ago

Thursday's Cold Moon Is the Last Supermoon of the Year. Here's How and When to View It

A cold supermoon will occur on December 4, appearing larger and brighter as the Moon nears perigee and marking the final full moon of 2025.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Day 2 of the 2025 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Stellar Nursery

Reflection nebula GN 04.32.8 in the Taurus Molecular Cloud, about 480 light-years away, shows dust-enshrouded young stars and a protostar hidden in a protoplanetary disk.
OMG science
fromBustle
3 days ago

Your December Astrology Forecast

December 2025's astrology calms prior chaos and sparks inspiration, with a Gemini full supermoon, Sagittarius stellium and Capricorn season shift supporting new-year planning.
UX design
fromMedium
2 months ago

I stopped using Figma for 70% of my product design work...and my output doubled.

Most design failures stem from unclear thinking and lack of problem clarity, not from limitations of tools like Figma.
UX design
fromMedium
5 hours ago

What do Figma's updates mean for Design Systems?

Figma's extended collections let design systems support multiple brand-specific themes while keeping core variables synchronized, with governance and Enterprise-only limitations.
#privacy
fromZDNET
17 hours ago
Privacy technologies

Your home Wi-Fi isn't nearly as private as it should be - 6 free ways to lock it down

fromZDNET
17 hours ago
Privacy technologies

Your home Wi-Fi isn't nearly as private as it should be - 6 free ways to lock it down

UX design
fromMedium
3 months ago

Who are we designing for now?

Design must serve both humans and AI agents by balancing emotional intuition with structured, machine-readable interfaces and future-focused systems.
EU data protection
fromMacRumors
19 hours ago

Germany Considering Apple's App Tracking Transparency Changes

Germany is evaluating Apple's proposed ATT prompt changes intended to preserve privacy while easing consent and addressing antitrust concerns over limited ad data access.
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

TikTok and LinkedIn to be investigated by Irish media regulator

Platforms may have breached the Digital Services Act by using hard-to-access, confusing, or deceptive illegal-content reporting mechanisms that risk undermining users' rights.
EU data protection
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Switzerland no longer wants American cloud in the public sector

Swiss regulator bans US cloud services for government agencies because the US CLOUD Act grants US authorities access to data, rendering their use unconstitutional.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
8 hours ago

Shai-Hulud 2.0's impact appears vast as NPM ecosystem struggles to cope

A widespread NPM supply-chain campaign, Shai-Hulud 2.0, exfiltrated hundreds of thousands of secrets, reused valid tokens, and added destructive functionality targeting development environments.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
8 hours ago

Digest: Omnicom Announces Major Overhaul; Havas Buys Unnest; Retailers See 830% Jump in Traffic from Gen AI

Global ad industry consolidates as Omnicom restructures and cuts jobs, Havas expands AI data capabilities through Unnest acquisition, and generative AI drives retail traffic surge.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
8 hours ago

Malicious Rust Crate Delivers OS-Specific Malware to Web3 Developer Systems

A malicious Rust crate named evm-units delivered OS-specific payloads to Windows, macOS, and Linux developer machines by masquerading as an EVM helper tool.
#remote-work
Marketing tech
fromPR Daily
9 hours ago

2026 PR trends, according to five industry experts - PR Daily

PR in 2026 will rely on AI-driven narrative intelligence and Generative Engine Optimization to detect coordinated disinformation and optimize brand visibility in AI-generated responses.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
12 hours ago

Broadsign's Big Move Isn't The Endgame. It's The Opening Gambit | AdExchanger

Broadsign's Place Exchange acquisition strengthens OOH supply and infrastructure but leaves the critical programmatic demand gap unresolved, pushing OOH toward omnichannel scale.
Food & drink
fromEater Atlanta
2 hours ago

Introducing the 2025 Eater Atlanta Award Winners

Atlanta saw a wine-bar boom, small-plate and half-size drink trends, parking-driven West Midtown disruptions, neighborhood revitalizations, and growing dessert tasting menus.
Wine
fromGrub Street
6 hours ago

The Claud Team Is Opening a Wine Bar for Everyone

Stars is an East Village wine bar redefining the wine-bar concept with an accessible, value-driven 1,000-bottle list and casual, rail-first, walk-in service.
Food & drink
fromEater
2 hours ago

These Are the 2025 Eater Award Winners

Eater Awards celebrate diverse, community-focused U.S. restaurants, bars, and cafes that showcase regional flavors, resilience, and evolving hospitality trends in 2025.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

Boomers are starting to devour influencer content

More than half of people aged 55–64 watch influencer content weekly, driven by TikTok and YouTube growth and increased smart‑TV viewing among that age group.
#sanchar-saathi
Books
fromInsideHook
6 hours ago

The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This December

Late-year book releases are eclectic yet contain notable, gift-worthy titles like annotated lyrics, intimate songwriter memoirs, speculative nonfiction on embodiment, and complex journalistic biographies.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
12 hours ago

30 Under 30 Social Media 2026: Beyond The Algorithm, These Creators Are Making Millions-And Real World Impact

Gen Z creators leverage social platforms to educate, mobilize, build businesses, and earn substantial income, reshaping influence and expanding the creator economy.
#leadership
Books
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
35 minutes ago

The Scientific American Staff's Favorite Books of 2025

Sixty-seven books across nonfiction, fiction, and backlist categories present compelling reads of 2025, covering history, policy, memoir, science, and more.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 hour ago

MLBTR Podcast: An Agent's Perspective with B.B. Abbott - Also, Cease, Williams, Helsley, And Gray

Coverage of free agency strategies, media impact, player involvement, contract decisions, Byron Buxton extension, draft representation, and baseball's general state.
Writing
fromThe Walrus
6 hours ago

What Is Sex? Ask a Boomer, a Millennial, and a Gen Z and They'll All Say Something Different | The Walrus

A woman decides she is done with penetrative sex, prompting reflection on generational sexual experiences, personal agency, and how sex is defined.
Media industry
fromHuck
3 hours ago

Tech once promised connection. Print magazines are delivering it

Print media remained valued by readers; its decline resulted from decision-makers abandoning investment and quality while advertising dollars flowed to dominant digital platforms.
Social media marketing
fromAwful Announcing
4 hours ago

WWE surpasses 100 billion lifetime views on YouTube channel; 12th channel to hit milestone

WWE leads sports media innovation by leveraging YouTube to build superstar brands, expand audience engagement, and generate significant revenue and viewership.
Wine
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
10 hours ago

Saint Enzo's L'Originale Lambrusco Factsheet - Food & Beverage Magazine

L'Originale Lambrusco is a bold, lightly sparkling organic Lambrusco crafted for daytime dining with lower alcohol, natural sparkle, and modern luxury design.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
18 hours ago

Three products in high demand as shoppers shun ultra-processed foods

Consumers are shifting from ultra-processed foods toward whole foods, boosting sales of potatoes, butter, and full-fat products at Waitrose.
Media industry
fromPoynter
6 hours ago

When the press amplified false claims about Iraq, it failed its highest duty - and fueled a war - Poynter

Mainstream U.S. newsrooms failed to properly scrutinize and challenge official claims about Iraq’s weapons, enabling a staged “Mission Accomplished” portrayal in 2003.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Country diary: A broken leg and singing crossbills am I having a strange dream? | Nicola Chester

A broken leg after a collision with dogs leaves a person stranded in a wood, experiencing pain, serene nature, and gentle care while refusing ambulance.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
10 hours 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.
Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

This Rocky Mountain State Is Known for Outdoor Adventure but It's Hiding a Lesser-known Wine Region

Colorado produces distinctive, adventurous wines from high-altitude, rocky soils, with over 150 wineries concentrated in the Grand Valley AVA and growing national recognition.
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
2 days ago

Paqueta takes swipe at FA for lack of support after Liverpool red card - Soccer News

Lucas Paquetá criticized the FA for providing no psychological support after a two-year investigation and publicly expressed frustration following a red card.
Golden State Warriors
fromThe Mercury News
11 hours ago

Warriors give Thunder everything they can handle in spirited effort that falls just short

Oklahoma City Thunder beat Golden State 124-112, demonstrating dominant, team-oriented, high-IQ play and depth despite Warriors' comeback without key stars.
Real Madrid
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 hour ago

LIVE - Athletic Bilbao v Real Madrid: Commentary, updates, goals and stats

Real Madrid visit Athletic Bilbao seeking a La Liga win to move within one point of Barcelona after a three-game winless run under Xabi Alonso.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
13 hours ago

Craig Berube on a big win in Florida for the Maple Leafs: "Probably one of the fastest-paced games we've played all year"

Maple Leafs won 4-1 with fast pace, strong checking, balanced contributions, a heavy Joshua–Roy–McMann line, and Troy Stecher providing confidence and puck-moving.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 hours ago

Op-Ed | Zohran Mamdani's New York City: Historical lessons from prior governmental schisms | amNewYork

Zohran Mamdani plans tenant-focused housing reforms prioritizing rent freezes, tenant empowerment, and nonprofit acquisition, shifting away from supply-and-finance approaches toward regulatory power shifts.
Golden State Warriors
fromESPN.com
17 hours ago

Curry won't make Warriors' 3-game road trip

Stephen Curry will miss at least five games and the upcoming road trip with a left thigh contusion; expected back by next Friday's home game.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 hours ago

Pastor comes out to congregation in spellbinding sermon: "I'm giving up pretending to be a man" - LGBTQ Nation

Pastor Phillippa Phaneuf publicly announced her transgender transition to her congregation, described starting hormone therapy, and stated she has church leadership and scriptural support.
Marketing
fromMarketing Dive
18 hours ago

PepsiCo's Mug brand finds Gen Z sweet spot: fragrance, dogs and TikTok

Mug Root Beer debuts limited-edition 'Daddy's Home' cologne bundled with mini cans, sold exclusively on TikTok Shop to target Gen Z holiday shoppers.
Manchester City
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Manchester City's win at Fulham impossible' to enjoy, says Guardiola

Manchester City won 5-4 after nearly surrendering a 5-1 lead; Guardiola found the victory impossible to enjoy despite Erling Haaland reaching 100 Premier League goals.
National Hockey League
fromTheLeafsNation
9 minutes ago

Leafs practice notes: No changes to lineup, Maccelli, Jarnkrok, Mermis skate as extras

Maple Leafs keep core lines intact while a newly formed third line (Dakota Joshua, Nicolas Roy, Bobby McMann) delivers strong offensive and net-front play.
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