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Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
4 hours ago

Psychology says people who prefer texting over phone calls aren't antisocial-they typically have these 8 unique strengths - Silicon Canals

People who prefer texting often have strengths—thoughtful communication, boundary-setting, clearer expression, improved work and lower anxiety—rather than being antisocial.
Digital life
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Smartphones are now the most crucial piece of evidence in crime probes

Smartphones are the primary source of digital evidence in 97% of criminal investigations, far surpassing laptops and aiding high-profile convictions.
Wellness
fromSilicon Canals
18 hours ago

If you adopt these 8 habits before you turn 60, you'll maintain your youthful energy for decades - Silicon Canals

Consistent daily movement and deliberate stress recovery preserve mobility, energy, and resilience, enabling healthier aging through small, sustainable habits.
Wellness
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 hours ago

When healthy living becomes repression

Emerging male-focused retreats and influencer-driven fitness culture emphasize strict discipline, hypermasculine rituals, and regimented wellness that can reshape men's identities and relationships.
Wellness
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
13 hours ago

Five ideas to elevate fitness and wellness coaching with AI - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AI human generators can enhance personalized digital fitness by adapting programs, tracking habits, creating engaging content, and balancing efficiency with authenticity without replacing human trainers.
Digital life
fromThred Website
14 hours ago

Living offline has become Gen Z's quiet luxury

Gen Z increasingly rejects social media, embracing offline living, digital minimalism, and screen-free experiences as a status-driven practice of 'connected privacy'.
OMG science
fromNature
2 days ago

Regulatory grammar in human promoters uncovered by MPRA-based deep learning - Nature

Massively parallel reporter assays provide cell-type-specific causal training data enabling more direct inference of DNA sequence effects on promoter activity than epigenomic maps.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Is It Better to Learn a Second Language as a Child or Adult?

Children gain pronunciation and implicit-learning advantages, while adults offer stronger explicit learning strategies and cognitive control for successful second-language acquisition.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Divided Brain: How Two Halves Create One Mind

Brain hemispheres are structurally and functionally specialized yet continuously communicate via the corpus callosum, with contralateral control enhancing perceptual and motor efficiency.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 hours ago

AWS to spend $200 billion to double capacity by end of 2027

AWS is rapidly expanding AI datacenter capacity, monetizing compute as installed, and plans to double capacity by the end of 2027 to meet surging cloud demand.
UX design
fromblog.logrocket.com
11 hours ago

Linear design vs. minimalism, brutalism, and neumorphism - LogRocket Blog

Ensure theming enforces WCAG 2.2 contrast across light, dark, and high-contrast modes using consistent tokens or UI-library support.
UX design
fromIshadeed
15 hours ago

The Too Early Breakpoint

Avoid switching to a mobile layout before available space requires it to preserve design integrity and ensure truly responsive CSS.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

Amazon and Google are winning the AI capex race - but what's the prize? | TechCrunch

Amazon leads the tech capex race with a projected $200B for 2026, outpacing peers as companies massively increase spending on AI-related infrastructure.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
15 hours ago

Memory and CPU shortages to push up PC prices

Chipmakers' prioritization of AI production is restricting consumer memory and storage supply, driving PC price increases, limited configurations, and sourcing shifts.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Condemnation of Elon Musk's AI chatbot reached tipping point' after French raid, Australia's eSafety chief says

Global regulators reached a tipping point demanding accountability from X over AI-generated sexualised images, prompting investigations and platform restrictions to curb child sexual abuse material.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
19 hours ago

Why your social media quiz answers are being harvested and the security questions they're stealing - Silicon Canals

Social media quizzes and nostalgic prompts harvest profile and friend data to build psychological profiles that enable account takeover and identity theft.
Privacy professionals
fromPCMAG
12 hours ago

Check Your Phone Now: These 20 Popular Apps Are Killing Your Privacy

Many popular mobile apps collect and share far more personal data than they need, often for advertising or sale, sometimes without user consent.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
15 hours ago

ICO fines Imgur owner 247k over children's data failures

Imgur owner MediaLab.AI fined £247,590 for failing to protect children's personal data by lacking age checks and processing data of under-13s without parental consent.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Bunnings given green light to use facial recognition tech on customers to combat crime

Bunnings may use facial recognition to prevent serious retail crime and protect staff and customers, but the company failed to properly notify shoppers their faces were being scanned.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

The European offensive against encrypted phone evidence | Computer Weekly

Massive law-enforcement hacks of encrypted crypto-phone networks yielded seized messages but face increasing legal challenges leading courts to demand disclosure and potentially exclude evidence.
#remote-work
fromAol
6 hours ago
Remote teams

How To Think About 15 High-Paying Jobs That Let You Work From Home

fromAol
6 hours ago
Remote teams

How To Think About 15 High-Paying Jobs That Let You Work From Home

Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
3 hours ago

Ad blocking alive and well, despite changes to Chrome

Manifest V3 causes no significant drop in ad-blocking or anti-tracking effectiveness compared to Manifest V2 and can sometimes slightly improve tracker blocking.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 hour ago

Valdez Notes: Orioles, Twins, Yankees

Framber Valdez signed a three-year, $115MM deal with Detroit while the Orioles and other teams pursued top rotation arms like Zac Gallen amid draft-compensation concerns.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

Venezuela: Interim president hails amnesty bill's first vote

Venezuela's National Assembly approved first reading of an amnesty law covering 1999–present, potentially freeing hundreds detained for political reasons and promoting national reconciliation.
Environment
fromThe Nation
6 hours ago

The International Olympics Committee Is Urged to Drop Oil Company Sponsors

Top winter sports athletes urge the IOC to stop accepting fossil-fuel industry sponsorships, criticizing partnerships with companies such as ENI.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 hours ago

This Colorful 2016 Food And Drink Trend Was Pretty Unhinged, Looking Back - Tasting Table

Playful childhood aesthetics and nostalgia appeal strongly to adults, and the unicorn food trend shifted from natural ingredients to artificial, glittery excess.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago

More homes and businesses at risk as flood threat to peak this morning

Widespread heavy rain and flooding threaten multiple counties, prompting Status Orange warnings, transport disruptions, property damage risk, and public advisory to avoid waterways.
Environment
fromCbsnews
4 hours ago

Brooklyn cemetery plans human composting option, stirring interest and debate

Green-Wood Cemetery will offer human composting (Natural Organic Reduction) as an eco-friendly end-of-life option on the East Coast, pending state approval.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
21 hours ago

5 of the top CMO priorities today, from AI & cookieless personalization to funnel collapse

CMOs are increasing AI and data investments in 2024 to drive creative augmentation, operational efficiency, and to prioritize understanding, safety, and ethics.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
23 hours ago

Dentsu is the latest holdco to reunite media and creative production

Advertisers demand integrated performance media and creative production, prompting agencies to combine media, production teams and use generative AI to scale assets and optimize campaigns.
fromwww.cnbc.com
14 hours ago

The top 10 most in-demand work-from-anywhere roles for 2026, says new FlexJobs reportsome pay six figures

If you're looking for a job that will accommodate your passion for travel, the need to relocate for a partner's job or your desire to spend the winter someplace sunny, a work-from-anywhere role could be the answer. While some remote roles have location restrictions based on tax and labor laws, work-from-anywhere jobs allow employees to work 100% remotely from any country or time zone. These roles provide "ultimate flexibility" for employees who are able to demonstrate their ability to "produce high-quality, high-level results" in a remote environment, says FlexJobs career expert Toni Frana.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
14 hours ago

DAIVID Chosen for CIMM's Inaugural Startup Programme Supporting the Future of Media Measurement - ExchangeWire.com

DAIVID selected for CIMM 2026 Startup Programme for its AI-powered creative measurement platform that predicts attention, emotions, and brand impact at scale.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
22 hours ago

How to harness user generated content (UGC) to build your brand

User Generated Content increases brand authenticity and engagement by letting real customers create trusted, relatable content that influences purchase decisions more than traditional advertising.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
10 hours ago

Your default home Wi-Fi setup isn't nearly as private as it should be - 6 free ways to improve it

Protect privacy by hardening browsers, using encrypted apps, and securing the entire LAN; combine device and network measures using free tools.
Books
fromInsideHook
23 hours ago

What to Read Right Now, According to Cool Men

Men continue to read fiction; male readers recommend a diverse set of books, including literary fiction, nonfiction, and widely endorsed titles.
fromThe Drum
21 hours ago

Is video still king, given the latest Facebook algorithm change?

Loyalty and intent: repeat viewership is an important factor when delivering videos to audiences in the News Feed. Going forward, Facebook will add more weight when ranking videos that people seek out and return to week after week. Prepare to see more serialised content such as Nas Daily pushed on your news feed, and we are already seeing brands such as Harley-Davidson regularly sharing videos as part of their 'Freedom Stories' content pillar.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
23 hours ago

Haagen-Dazs Partners with Family Style for 2026: Savoring the Sweet Moments of Culture - Food & Beverage Magazine

Häagen-Dazs will partner with Complex's Family Style series in 2026 to embed premium ice cream into major cultural events and communal experiences.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Leaving Home by Mark Haddon review blistering memoir of a loveless childhood

Mark Haddon's loveless childhood and varied narrative modes inform his fiction, blending plain reportage, mythic fantasy, and striking illustrations.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours 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.
Writing
fromThe Walrus
17 hours ago

Two Poems | The Walrus

A widow keeps her late husband's underpants as haunting, domestic relics while a ghostly presence from him recedes as she starts intimacy with someone new.
Books
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

Put down your headphones. Spotify wants you to pick up an actual book.

Spotify launched Page Match to let readers switch between physical books and audiobooks by scanning pages, and will sell physical books via a Bookshop.org partnership.
Wine
fromThe Mercury News
1 day 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.
Wine
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 day ago

International White Wine Festival returns to Anderson Valley

International White Wine Festival returns to Anderson Valley Feb. 14–15 with over 40 producers showcasing Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay and international white and sparkling wines.
Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

I Live in California, and This Is the No. 1 Wine Region in the Country-and No, It's Not Napa

Suisun Valley is a small, underrated Northern California wine region offering diverse, high-quality wines, family-owned tasting experiences, fewer crowds, and reasonable prices.
Writing
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

J.K. Rowling's 12 rejections prove most people quit too early - Silicon Canals

Persistent effort through repeated rejection often leads to success; quitting early prevents potential breakthrough achievements.
Writing
fromUFC
3 days ago

Fight By Fight Preview | UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira

Thomas Gerbasi teased the narrator about their enduring passion for the sport, its athletes, and the week-to-week excitement that never dimmed after a decade.
English Premier League
from101GREATGOALS.COM
6 days ago

FPL 2025/26: The Ultimate Chip Strategy Guide -Master the Blanks, Doubles, and Chaos Ahead

Plan chip usage around scheduled blanks and double gameweeks to exploit fixture disruption and maximize points during the season run-in.
Europe news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 week ago

Russian State TV Host, Famed Ballet Dancer Hit By New EU Sanctions

The EU imposed sanctions on prominent Russian state TV figures and other pro-Kremlin individuals under measures addressing Russia's destabilizing activities, including asset freezes and visa bans.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Tymoshenko vs Zelenskyy: Political clash over graft rocks wartime Ukraine

Yulia Tymoshenko faces bribery charges and is accused of obstructing cabinet appointments, clashing with President Zelenskyy and potentially weakening wartime governance.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 hours ago

After trade deadline, Warriors' Kerr wishes he had done better job' with Kuminga

Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield for Kristaps Porzingis; coach Steve Kerr expressed regret and accepted shared responsibility for Kuminga's fit and development.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 hours ago

Daily newsletter 2/5

Political figures clashed over LGBTQ-related issues while legal action, medical guidance updates, and cultural responses emerged around gender identity and trans youth care.
Golden State Warriors
fromESPN.com
4 hours ago

Dubs confident oft-injured Kristaps Porzingis ready to play

Kristaps Porzingis will join the Warriors soon but likely won't be cleared for Saturday's Lakers game; a return to the rotation is expected when healthy.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
4 hours ago

Quick Share-AirDrop interoperability is coming to all Android phones soon

Quick Share will gain interoperability with Apple's AirDrop on a wider range of Android devices later this year, expanding beyond the Pixel 10 series.
New England Patriots
fromBoston.com
1 hour ago

Unlike Tom Brady, Tedy Bruschi has a dog in the Patriots-Seahawks fight

Tedy Bruschi is firmly rooting for the Patriots in Super Bowl LX because of his friendship with Mike Vrabel and the team's resilient postseason defense.
Arts
fromArtnet News
5 hours ago

How the Debates Over Art, Race, and Tech Have Changed | Artnet News

Aria Dean bridges digital-culture critique and race-centered work, culminating in The Color Scheme, a theatrical fusion of theory and performance set in 1920s Berlin.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
4 hours ago

Jan Virgili in Barcelona's thoughts ahead of Real Mallorca clash

Jan Virgili, now at Real Mallorca, has impressed with goals and assists and could return to Barcelona owing to their right of first refusal.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
2 hours ago

Barcelona strengthen financial footing as Camp Nou return nears

FC Barcelona's finances have improved, earning a BBB positive rating through cost control, commercial growth, rising matchday revenue, and reduced debt.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 hours ago

Claude Won't Win The Super Bowl With Its Ad. It's Playing Another Game

Anthropic used a Super Bowl ad for Claude as a strategic corporate communication to signal investors, influence competitors, and hijack press and boardroom conversations.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
1 hour ago

Samsung Galaxy A07 launches in India, here are the prices

Samsung Galaxy A07 5G debuts in India in black, light green, and light violet, starting at INR 15,999 (4GB/128GB) and INR 17,999 (6GB/128GB).
New York City
fromBronx Times
3 hours ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Shining the brightest light on the Bronx for all to see - Bronx Times

The Bronx has been historically neglected and undersourced, requiring focused leadership and a yearlong examination to secure equitable resources, services, and opportunities for residents.
#washington-capitals
fromRMNB
4 hours ago
National Hockey League

Live updates: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena

fromRMNB
4 hours ago
National Hockey League

Live updates: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena

SF politics
from48 hills
1 hour ago

Supes move forward $40 million tax break for luxury hotel-while key records remain secret - 48 hills

City plans to give a private developer $40 million for a hotel project without required public disclosure of developer financials, potentially violating the Sunshine Ordinance.
Gadgets
fromwww.gsmarena.com
2 hours ago

Google Pixel 10a leaks in all colors

Google will launch the Pixel 10a on February 18 in four colors; it appears to be a Pixel 9a rebrand, possibly with Tensor G5.
SF LGBT
fromtablehopper
3 hours ago

This week's tablehopper: wings 'n' things. (free)

San Francisco has cultural events—Black History Month exhibits, film screenings at Castro and Roxie, plus Super Bowl-related street closures affecting transit and parking.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

He sued the Boy Scouts for kicking him out. Now, 45 years later, he's leading one of its troops. - LGBTQ Nation

Tim Curran, expelled from the Boy Scouts for being gay, returned decades later to lead a troop after suing the organization.
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