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Digital life
fromZDNET
10 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.
Wellness
fromSilicon Canals
3 hours ago

Psychology says looking young after 60 comes down to 10 specific habits, and most people do the exact opposite - Silicon Canals

Prioritizing sleep and selective daily habits preserves cellular health, slowing visible aging so some sixty-year-olds appear decades younger.
Wellness
fromElite Traveler
5 hours ago

Why Home Spas Are Booming - and How to Design One That Works

Luxury homeowners are building full-floor, resort-style wellness centers that prioritize customized, social spa environments and extensive amenities over retrofitted solutions.
Digital life
fromZDNET
10 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.
Digital life
fromGREY Journal
19 hours ago

Digital Nomad Lifestyle In 2026 (What's Changing)

In 2026, digital nomadism emphasizes structured long-term location independence with legal residency, stable income, intentional mobility, company and government support, and technological stability.
Wellness
fromCN Traveller
17 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.
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
3 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
fromTheregister
7 hours ago

Yahoo Japan and LINE to build combined private cloud

LY Corporation will unify LINE and Yahoo Japan onto a single private cloud (Flava), standardize developer UX and operations, adopting AIOps, within three years.
EU data protection
fromThe Hacker News
2 hours ago

Dutch Authorities Confirm Ivanti Zero-Day Exploit Exposed Employee Contact Data

Cyberattacks exploiting Ivanti EPMM flaws accessed employee names, business emails, and phone numbers at Dutch agencies, the European Commission, and Finland's Valtori.
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
1 hour ago

Silicon One is the engine under the hood of Cisco's AI story

Silicon One G300 delivers 102.4 Tbps, doubling previous throughput and enabling AI clusters to scale without network bottlenecks for large-scale training, inference, and real-time workloads.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
10 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.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
21 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
23 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
21 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
15 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.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
3 hours ago

Attackers exploit SolarWinds vulnerability to deploy ransomware

Attackers exploited SolarWinds Web Help Desk vulnerabilities to deploy RMM agents and Velociraptor as C2 infrastructure, conduct reconnaissance, and prepare systems for ransomware.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 hours ago

Fortinet Patches Critical SQLi Flaw Enabling Unauthenticated Code Execution

Critical SQL injection in FortiClientEMS (CVE-2026-21643, CVSS 9.1) allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code; affected versions require immediate upgrade.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
6 hours ago

Why vertical video content is helping news publishing stay the right side up

Advertisers should use the open internet and vertical video, prioritizing content quality and consumption behavior over exclusive social-platform spending to boost attention and performance.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
6 hours ago

Ad Tech Briefing: Publishers are turning to AI-powered mathmen, but can it trump political machinations?

Improved empirical contextual measurement can reverse advertisers' excessive avoidance of news content and restore ad spend to publishers misclassified as unsafe.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 hour ago

Singapore: Rootkits, Zero-Day Used in Chinese Attack on Major Telecom Firms

Chinese APT UNC3886 targeted all four major Singapore telcos using a firewall zero-day and rootkits, gaining limited access but no evidence of customer data exfiltration.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoWorld
2 hours ago

10 essential release criteria for launching AI agents

AI agent release-readiness requires comprehensive automated checklists covering technical, legal, security, safety, data, observability, testing, and value metrics before production.
Wine
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
8 hours ago

Crimson Wine Group's Acquisition of Raeburn: A Strategic Move in the Wine Industry - Food & Beverage Magazine

Crimson Wine Group acquired Raeburn to expand its ultra-premium portfolio, strengthen retail and on-premise presence, and leverage Raeburn's Sonoma-based brand and distribution.
#remote-work
fromIndependent
6 hours ago
Remote teams

Lorraine Courtney: Why working from home shouldn't be a special allowance only granted in extreme conditions

fromIndependent
6 hours ago
Remote teams

Lorraine Courtney: Why working from home shouldn't be a special allowance only granted in extreme conditions

Social media marketing
fromBusiness Insider
2 hours ago

The era of social media megastars is fading. Here's what's next.

Personalized social algorithms have reduced creators' exposure to new audiences, pushing the industry toward niche creators with specialized content and loyal fan bases.
Privacy technologies
fromIrish Independent
6 hours ago

Half of Irish children at risk of exposure to strangers online as parents fail to enforce restrictions, report reveals

Most 8–12-year-olds use age-restricted social apps, frequently share photos/videos, lack self-regulation skills, prompting consideration of PPS-based age verification.
Privacy technologies
fromMashable India
1 day ago

Snapchat Adds Arrival Notifications To Help Users Feel Safer

Snapchat introduced Arrival Notifications allowing users to notify chosen friends when they reach destinations, with customizable settings and parental controls retained and privacy defaults preserved.
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.
Food & drink
fromIndependent
6 hours ago

Lucinda O'Sullivan's restaurant review: A serving of Japanese wagyu - four rasher-sized slivers at 92 - made me want to scream 'Emperor's new clothes!'

An expensive Docklands Japanese yakiniku serves prized wagyu and expanded from a Michelin-listed omakase brand but delivered a disappointing, inhospitable dining experience.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 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.
Privacy technologies
fromHuffPost
9 hours ago

Social Media Users Vow Never To Buy Ring Cameras After Viewing 'Creepy,' 'Dystopian' Super Bowl Ad

Ring's Super Bowl 'Search Party' ad triggered social media backlash and raised privacy, facial recognition, and surveillance-state concerns.
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
10 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.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction

The government awarded contracts to a record number of solar projects, including the largest West Burton farm, to expand clean power and reduce fossil-fuel reliance.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Your Life Without Me by James Meek review angel of destruction haunts a domestic drama

Demolition can function as creative renewal when executed boldly, clearing dead wood and reshaping environments while provoking radical responses and social ripple effects.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
3 hours ago

Becoming A Parent Of Six, At 25

Yesi Ortiz balances a rising radio-host career with being the legal guardian of six children, navigating work, romance, and extensive family responsibilities.
Environment
fromSocial Media Explorer
5 hours ago

Irrigation Systems in Johnson County, KS Face Rising Demand as Property Owners Review Water Use - Social Media Explorer

Johnson County property owners are inspecting and updating irrigation systems to reduce water waste, improve coverage, and align with current watering guidance.
Environment
fromMail Online
8 hours ago

Europe suffered its COLDEST January in 16 years, scientists confirm

January 2026 brought Europe's coldest January in 16 years alongside record Southern Hemisphere heat, underscoring simultaneous regional extremes amid ongoing global warming.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
1 day 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.
Books
fromPortland Mercury
16 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.
Writing
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day 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
20 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.
Writing
fromDefector
18 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
1 day 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.
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
4 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
5 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.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
6 hours ago

This Android trick lets me access my phone faster - here's how it works

Extend Unlock keeps Android devices unlocked when on-body, near trusted places, or paired devices, replacing Smart Unlock and simplifying access.
Golden State Warriors
fromESPN.com
11 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.
Real Madrid
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
3 hours ago

Real Madrid identify PSG star as their top transfer target this year

Real Madrid prioritize signing Vitinha to strengthen midfield control while also targeting young talent Kees Smit for long-term development.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
3 hours ago

Rafa Yuste's first words as interim Barcelona president: 'The goal is to maintain the course set so far' | Barca Universal

Rafa Yuste becomes acting FC Barcelona president, pledging continuity, support for sporting staff, avoiding comments on rivals, and focusing match-by-match.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
2 hours ago

Barcelona must choose between Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski this summer

Barcelona prioritize a new center-forward and must choose between keeping Ferran Torres or Robert Lewandowski, likely selling Lewandowski or extending him on reduced wages.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 hour ago

Barcelona already planning their squad for pre-season in summer with La Masia in focus | Barca Universal

Barcelona plans to use the delayed pre-season to integrate La Masia youngsters into the first team due to many senior players returning late from the World Cup.
Arts
fromArtnet News
11 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.
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National Hockey League
fromRMNB
11 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.
New York City
fromIntelligencer
1 hour ago

Mamdani Knows Cops Can't Solve NYC's Mental Health Crisis

City must shift mental-health crisis responses from armed police toward expanded B-HEARD/Department of Community Safety with substantial funding to prevent deadly interactions.
Gadgets
fromGadgets 360
4 hours ago

PS6 Could Support More Complex Game Worlds With This Upgrade

PlayStation 6 may ship with up to 30GB of unified memory using 3GB GDDR7 modules, a 160-bit bus, and around 640GB/s bandwidth.
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