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Digital life
fromPsychology Today
3 hours ago

Getting My Son Off His Device

Strong relationships, early boundaries, and consistent, curiosity-based support protect children from the harmful impacts of excessive device use.
#wellness-travel
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
4 hours ago

We're retired lawyers who started a podcast to figure out where to live. 5 years in, we've got a new idea.

A retired couple created a podcast interviewing retirees worldwide to explore retirement options and grew it to over 200 episodes in five years.
Wellness
fromFuncheap
11 hours ago

Talk: How to Drink Less During the Holidays, While Still Having Fun (SF)

Practical, enjoyable strategies help protect liver health and balance during holiday eating, drinking, and stress without guilt or extreme rules.
Digital life
fromenglish.elpais.com
13 hours ago

WhatsApp and the scam targeting Latinos in the US: Unrealistic discounts, giveaways and fake stores

Scammers target U.S. Latino WhatsApp groups with fake giveaways, surveys, and fraudulent sales to harvest personal data and impersonate major retailers.
OMG science
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Giant Chinese Orb Detects "Ghost Particles" While Buried Under Mountain

JUNO, a 20,000-tonne underground spherical detector in China, has measured neutrino oscillation parameters with unprecedented precision within 86 days of operation.
fromwww.nature.com
1 week ago

Author Correction: Brahma safeguards canalization of cardiac mesoderm differentiation

Following publication of this article, we were alerted via PubPeer to an inadvertent image duplication in Extended Fig. 7b in our paper. Upon carefully examining all the figures, we have discovered another duplication error in Extended Fig. 3g. The errors occurred during figure preparation by using placeholder images originating from similar areas of a well. The errors do not compromise the results or the conclusions of our work.
OMG science
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Cambridge Dictionary has named its word of the year for 2025

People increasingly form parasocial connections with celebrities, influencers, and AI, driving mainstream use of the term "parasocial" in 2025.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
1 hour ago

EU 'Chat Control' proposals should be red flag to businesses everywhere

Proposed rules risk allowing client-side scanning and voluntary message monitoring by Big Tech, undermining privacy, transparency, and corporate confidentiality across Europe.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
4 hours ago

Tech CEOs can't stop talking about data centers in space

Google aims to scale AI compute in space through Project Suncatcher, seeking to place a custom TPU in orbit by 2027 to expand data-center capacity.
#alphabet
EU data protection
fromTechzine Global
13 hours ago

Canadian court may threaten European sovereignty

A Canadian court ordered OVHcloud's Canadian subsidiary to produce European customer data, creating legal conflict with French data export prohibitions and MLAT procedures.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
16 hours ago

Canadian data order risks blowing a hole in EU sovereignty

A Canadian production order compels OVHcloud's Canadian subsidiary to disclose European customer data, creating legal conflict between Canadian demands and French data protection laws.
Tech industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

How Amazon turned our capitalist era of free markets into the age of technofeudalism | Yanis Varoufakis

Amazon operates as a technofeudal overlord, owning digital infrastructure that binds firms as vassals, extracts customer data, and enforces worker surveillance and algorithmic control.
UX design
fromFortune
18 hours ago

How to stop 'death-by-measurement' from killing your product's vision | Fortune

Clear visionary direction plus executional excellence must be protected from fragmented measurement-driven processes that divert teams and degrade user-focused products.
Privacy professionals
fromInfoWorld
13 hours ago

OpenAI admits data breach after analytics partner hit by phishing attack

Impacted organizations, admins, and users are being notified; exposure limited to Mixpanel data with no evidence of OpenAI system breach or compromise of sensitive credentials.
Privacy professionals
fromMUO
1 day ago

I switched my browser's default search from Google to this niche engine-and I'm sticking with it

Paying for Kagi restored cleaner, more relevant search results, better personalization, and less ad-driven SEO clutter compared with declining Google search quality.
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 day ago

Rights Organizations Demand Halt to Mobile Fortify, ICE's Handheld Face Recognition Program

ICE's Mobile Fortify uses nonconsensual facial recognition in street encounters, endangering civil rights and prompting demands to halt its use and disclose privacy analyses.
UX design
fromTreehouse Blog
1 day ago

UX Design: Create Human-Centered Digital Experiences

UX design enables non-coders to create clear, accessible, and enjoyable digital experiences by understanding user needs and using information architecture, wireframing, and prototyping.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
4 hours ago

A not-so-cookieless world is here - here's what it means for marketers

Google paused third-party cookie deprecation after tests showed reduced monetization and data control would shift to Google; marketers must adopt privacy-first, durable targeting approaches.
#revenue-growth
National Football League
fromESPN.com
4 hours ago

Campbell: Lions in 'little bit of a hole' after loss

Detroit Lions lost 31-24 to the Packers on Thanksgiving, falling to 7-5 and facing slim NFC North chances amid multiple injuries including Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Artificial intelligence
fromRAPPLER
1 day ago

As AI reshapes shopping, US retailers try to change how they're seen online

Retailers are optimizing content and building AI-readable pages to gain visibility within large language model chatbots guiding holiday shoppers.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
4 hours ago

Thanksgiving Love: Pack QB tosses 4 TDs in win

Jordan Love and Micah Parsons propelled the Packers to a 31-24 Thanksgiving win over the Lions; Love threw four TDs and Parsons had 2.5 sacks.
Social media marketing
fromJust Jared
2 hours ago

Top Content Creators of 2025 Revealed, According to Forbes!

Top social media creators earn millions, expand into mainstream entertainment, and stand to benefit from an expected $50 billion influencer-marketing market.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
3 hours ago

Google CEO says vibe coding has made software development 'so much more enjoyable' and 'exciting again'

AI-assisted vibe coding makes coding more enjoyable and accessible to non-technical workers, enabling prototyping and new career paths while posing security risks for large codebases.
Food & drink
fromTheregister
1 hour ago

Campbell's cans IT VP after '3D-printed chicken' rant

Campbell's parted ways with an IT vice president after an audio-recorded meeting surfaced alleging racist remarks and disparaging comments about the company’s products.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Will Cain Informs Andrew Schulz of Co-Host's Past Insult

Will Cain praised Andrew Schulz's podcast while revealing Charlamagne labeled Cain 'donkey of the day' for Cain's comments on the Kate Smith statue controversy.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
17 hours ago

ThreatsDay Bulletin: AI Malware, Voice Bot Flaws, Crypto Laundering, IoT Attacks - and 20 More Stories

Threat actors are reviving Mirai-based botnets and exploiting multiple IoT vulnerabilities to build DDoS-capable botnets while defenders dismantle fake networks and tighten defenses.
Information security
fromIT Pro
17 hours ago

The Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters group is targeting Zendesk customers - here's what you need to know

Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters is running a Zendesk-targeted phishing campaign using typosquatted domains, fake SSO portals, and fraudulent tickets to steal credentials and deliver malware.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The rewriting of Australia's nature laws comes as a relief, yet I can't help feel a sense of foreboding | Georgina Woods

Amendments prevent fast-tracking of coal and gas and retain commonwealth control over water-impacting mine decisions, avoiding major rollback of environmental protections.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
21 hours ago

Gainsight Expands Impacted Customer List Following Salesforce Security Alert

Gainsight reports more customers affected by suspicious activity; Salesforce revoked tokens and multiple vendors disabled integrations while investigations and IoC disclosures proceed.
#remote-work
Media industry
fromThe Drum
10 hours ago

How newsprint pounds turned to digital pennies: Newspapers and the dominance of Facebook and Google

Google and Facebook captured most mobile advertising revenue, leaving traditional news publishers with steep print and digital revenue declines.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Wine magnums aren't just for Christmas or even champagne

A magnum reduces oxygen exposure compared with a standard bottle, slowing and often improving wine ageing due to a lower wine-to-ullage ratio.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
15 hours ago

Signal's president warns AI agents are an existential threat to secure messaging apps | Fortune

AI agents requiring access to sensitive user data create new attack surfaces, threatening security and the purpose of end-to-end encrypted messaging apps like Signal.
fromZacks
10 hours ago

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Books
fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

The late Manchan Magan, Cecelia Ahern and Andrew Porter among the winners at An Post Irish Book Awards

Late broadcaster and writer Manchán Magan, rugby star Andrew Porter, and author Cecelia Ahern were among the winners at the An Post Irish Book Awards.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
23 hours ago

As Black Friday nears, fake apologies from brands are all over Instagram

Brands are using playful 'fake apology' posts claiming products are "too good" to create viral engagement and capture social media attention.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam Kay audiobook review a wayward doctor turns detective

A hard-partying consultant rheumatologist with bipolar disorder investigates his nemesis's suspicious death while battling addiction, stigma, and professional disbelief.
Privacy technologies
fromHollywood Life
1 day ago

Inside the New Trend: How AI Is Being Used to Check People's Social Media Before You Even Meet Them

Publicly available online activity can be aggregated to create detailed behavioral profiles used for vetting, safety, and assessing authenticity.
Wine
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 day ago

149-year-old Sonoma County wine brand sold

WarRoom Cellars acquired 149-year-old Simi Winery to revitalize the heritage brand and accelerate growth while restoring distributor confidence.
Wine
fromBon Appetit
3 days ago

These White Wines Were Made for Winter

Winter favors rich, textured white wines like Condrieu and Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc that pair with hearty, savory dishes and lingering flavors.
Writing
fromHer Campus
2 days ago

How Content Creation Helped Me Build Confidence and Connections

Anyone can start creating content with a phone camera and willingness, leading to opportunities like PR, personal growth, confidence building, and documenting life.
Remote teams
fromEmployee Benefit News
3 days ago

Mandating office days won't fix remote work

Remote-work failures usually reflect leadership and control problems, not inherent flaws of remote work; culture requires intentional leadership, clear expectations, and autonomy.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Amid smouldering wreckage, anger at Ukraine peace proposal many consider lopsided

Russian shelling destroyed a seven-story apartment in Ternopil, killing at least 34, as a U.S.-endorsed peace plan favoring Russia was finalized without Ukrainian input.
Europe news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
5 days ago

Lukashenko Releases 31 Ukrainians Imprisoned In Belarus In US-Brokered Deal

Aleksandr Lukashenko pardoned and released 31 Ukrainian civilians held in Belarus under an agreement attributed to US President Donald Trump.
Writing
fromBig Think
6 days ago

R.F. Kuang writes through doubt to find her strongest stories

Rebecca F. Kuang achieved early, sustained bestselling success by integrating academic research into fiction while maintaining disciplined, adaptable creative routines.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

After 10 years talking to knights, squires and wizards, I understand why ren fairs are booming

Medieval re-enactment and live-action roleplay provide physical camaraderie, identity exploration, and emotional escape, helping participants build community and cope with loneliness.
#chelsea
fromSoccer News
1 week ago
English Premier League

Burnley vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tips - 5/1 Premier League Special, Analysis & Predictions - Soccer News

fromSoccer News
1 week ago
English Premier League

Burnley vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tips - 5/1 Premier League Special, Analysis & Predictions - Soccer News

English Premier League
fromBavarian Football Works
1 week ago

Pundit says it's too early to say Liverpool's Florian Wirtz is biggest Premier League transfer flop

Florian Wirtz's early Liverpool struggles should not be labeled the biggest transfer flop after 11 Premier League games; a full season is needed to judge adaptation.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 hour ago

How to clear your Android phone cache (and say goodbye to slow performance)

Clearing app and browser caches on Android 16 can improve responsiveness and free storage without hardware upgrades.
#dallas-cowboys
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
4 hours ago

Wojciech Szcesny reveals how he broke unwanted record at Barcelona

A goalkeeper relies on intelligence and consistent performance rather than extreme physical conditioning to sustain a long professional career.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 hours ago

How should the Maple Leafs line up their fully healthy forward group? - MLHS Podcast EP106

The Maple Leafs must resolve lineup and power-play issues while returning to near-full health and sitting 15th in the Eastern Conference at American Thanksgiving.
Liverpool FC
fromFox Sports
5 hours ago

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher says Arne slot has 'a week to save his job'

Arne Slot faces serious job doubt after Liverpool's poor form, needing at least seven points from the next three matches to avoid dismissal.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 hour ago

Why the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at its Black Friday price is basically unbeatable

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a premium do-everything flagship with improved durability, upgraded camera, Qualcomm processor, pervasive AI, and a starting price of $1,299.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 hour ago

OnePlus 15 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: I compared the Android flagships, and it's a tough one

OnePlus 15 combines flagship specs, larger battery, and superior IP68/IP69-rated water resistance with a water-tolerant touchscreen at a lower price than the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 hours ago

Lavender marriages: What queer unions and relationships can teach us about love and safety

Lavender marriages were protective unions formed to conceal same-sex attraction, offering safety and partnership amid social, cultural, legal and political persecution.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
3 hours ago

5 trends that are set to transform your 2023 digital strategy

Superior digital customer experience, personalization, and reliable delivery will drive consumer loyalty in 2023 amid economic uncertainty.
Film
fromConsequence
4 hours ago

The Criterion Collection Is Having a 50% Off Sale for Black Friday

Criterion Collection Blu-ray and 4K titles are 50% off on Amazon for Black Friday 2025, with individual films and a 40-film CC40 box set discounted.
New York City
fromAol
6 hours ago

Thieves nab 20 phones at one NYC concert - as expert warns music fans are targets of global network

Mass pickpocketing at a Brooklyn concert resulted in 20 stolen phones and reflects a rising trend supplying an international resale market.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
4 hours ago

"We Started Locking The Door During 'Movie-Time'": Adults Are Confessing The Times They Got Caught Being Intimate And The Fallout From It

Privacy during sexual activities is increasingly rare, leading to accidental public exposure, humiliation, and unpredictable social consequences.
#toronto-raptors
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 hours ago

I Broke Out In A Cold Sweat After Reading These Risky Habits Older Folks Refuse To Give Up

Some elderly relatives maintain risky habits like leaving cars and homes unlocked, storing sensitive documents in vehicles, refusing to flush urine, and driving recklessly.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
10 hours ago

How a Tiny Baltic Nation Built Europe's Fastest Visa for Remote Workers

Estonia engineered a fast, efficient government-backed digital nomad visa that legitimizes remote work and attracts international remote workers.
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