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Digital life
fromZDNET
11 hours ago

How you're charging your tablet is quietly ruining the battery - here's how experts do it instead

Keep tablet battery between 20% and 80%, avoid full discharges and overnight charging, use certified chargers, and store unused tablets near 50%.
Wellness
fromElite Traveler
5 hours ago

The Best Grooming Gifts For Him

Select grooming products that upgrade existing routines by harnessing advanced science—stimulating collagen, altering gene expression, and rebalancing the microbiome—for practical, effective daily use.
Digital life
fromNature
18 hours ago

How to defuse a time bomb

A corporate tower harbors government-invented synthetic people placed in cubicles, prompting maintenance confrontation and explanation of a population-multiplication program called the Time bomb.
Wellness
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

TikTok cares about your well-being and now has a special hub to prove it

TikTok created an in-app Time and Well-Being space with breathing exercises, an affirmation journal, calming sounds, creator wellbeing content, and incentive badges.
Digital life
fromTheregister
12 hours ago

Linux admin hated downtime so much he schlepped a live UPS

An administrator carried a running mail server and its UPS during an office move to preserve a 400-plus day uptime, then accidentally rebooted it later.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
19 hours ago

The Ultimate Wellness Hack: Slowing Aging

Wellness is a holistic state beyond absence of disease, encompassing optimal psychological, physical, spiritual, and social health.
fromwww.nature.com
3 days 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
3 days 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.
OMG science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

NASA in urgent briefing as 3I/Atlas heads closer to Earth and appears to have 'thrusters' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Interstellar object 3I/Atlas shows comet-like glow and asymmetric gas plumes with possible propulsion-like effects, prompting urgent agency review and public safety debate.
Tech industry
fromIT Pro
10 hours ago

Dell Technologies targets private cloud gains with new Azure Local features

Enterprises should adopt multicloud and hybrid strategies and focus on managing varied environments and workloads simply and consistently rather than choosing public versus private cloud.
EU data protection
fromDigiday
13 hours ago

The EU's Digital Omnibus offers relief for ad tech, but hands more power to Big Tech and AI agents

EU proposes Digital Omnibus to simplify digital rules, reduce administrative burdens, clarify data definitions, and ease compliance for businesses and AI development.
Tech industry
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 hour ago

Meta enters power trading to support its AI energy needs

Meta is entering electricity trading to secure long-term power commitments, accelerate construction of new US power plants, and support its growing AI energy needs.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
3 hours ago

AI agents are invading your PC

Microsoft is integrating AI agents throughout Windows, beginning with the taskbar, while Google advances Gemini 3 and a judge ruled Meta is not a monopoly.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
18 hours ago

Keyframes Tokens: Standardizing Animation Across Projects - Smashing Magazine

Consolidating and standardizing CSS @keyframes reduces duplication, speeds development, and creates a predictable, maintainable animation system.
EU data protection
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

EU moves to ease AI, privacy rules amid pressure from Big Tech, Trump

EU delays stricter high-risk AI rules until 2027 and eases data, cookie and documentation requirements to boost innovation and competitiveness.
UX design
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What if fintech worked for the people who don't download fintech?

A community bank embedded automatic small life-protection into eligible accounts, driving $3.45M protection delivered, deposit growth, higher balances, and increased maximum coverage uptake.
UX design
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

Top 5 design trends for 2021

Minimalist, story-driven, personalised UX with eye-tracking-informed simplification and time-saving design features will drive engaging web and ad experiences in 2021.
Remote teams
fromInc
6 hours ago

How to Keep Work From Home Fridays From Getting Too Casual

Remote and hybrid workers work up to 90 fewer minutes on Fridays but add hours midweek—Wednesdays increased from 7h54m to 8h24m—reflecting redistributed time.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

EU imposes sanctions on Russian prison officials responsible for death of Ukrainian journalist

The European Union imposed sanctions on Russian prison officials held responsible for the torture and death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
5 hours ago

The overlooked infrastructure problem holding personalization back | MarTech

Personalization is now a baseline expectation, and scaling it requires verified data, automation, and real-time operations to fix revenue operations infrastructure.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
9 hours ago

The Stack: The AI Advertising Era

Media and ad tech industries are rapidly automating ad buying, creative production, and commerce while AI and programmatic innovations reshape budgets, auctions, and legal risks.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
18 hours ago

Logitech Confirms Data Breach, Security Leaders Respond

Logitech experienced a data breach via a third-party zero-day exploit; stolen data likely included limited employee, consumer, customer, and supplier information without sensitive financial identifiers.
Food & drink
fromBoston Magazine
2 hours ago

A Wish List for the 2026 Michelin Boston Guide

Boston and Philadelphia joined Michelin's 2025 Northeast Cities guide; Greater Boston received one star, six Bib Gourmands, a special cocktail award, and 19 recommendations.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 hour ago

Google's AI is now snooping on your emails without your permission - here's how to opt out

Google is using users' private Gmail, Chat, Meet, and Drive content to train Gemini and other AI features without explicit user consent.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
4 hours ago

Most marketers think consumers like AI, few consumers agree. | MarTech

Marketers overestimate AI's positive effect on customer experience; consumer trust and confidence in AI for complex decisions are substantially lower.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales jailed for 10 years over pro-Russia bribes

Nathan Gill was sentenced to 10 years and six months for accepting bribes to make pro-Russia statements in the European Parliament.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
2 hours ago

Google Workspace AI 'smart features' are on by default

Google enabled Workspace smart features by default, processing user Gmail, Calendar, Chat, Drive, and Meet data for AI cross-referencing without explicit user consent.
Information security
fromIT Pro
6 hours ago

Security experts claim the CVE Program isn't up to scratch anymore - inaccurate scores and lengthy delays mean the system needs updated

The CVE/NVD system is failing: many open-source vulnerabilities lack timely or accurate CVSS scores, creating operational risk for enterprises.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

AI is changing the relationship between journalist and audience. There is much at stake | Margaret Simons

AI-generated search summaries reduce traffic to news websites, undermining media business models by decreasing subscribers and advertising revenue.
Social media marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
6 hours ago

A Guide to Reaching Mahjong Players on Social Media - Social Media Explorer

Mahjong's cultural resurgence offers brands authentic engagement opportunities through visually driven social strategies that respect the game's culture and prioritize value over hard selling.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 hours ago

APT24 Deploys BADAUDIO in Years-Long Espionage Hitting Taiwan and 1,000+ Domains

APT24 uses BADAUDIO and other malware to maintain persistent remote access in a nearly three-year campaign targeting Taiwan, U.S. sectors via supply-chain and phishing attacks.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Sophie Hannah: I gave up on Wuthering Heights three times'

Early reading shaped lifelong love of mysteries, broadened by a harrowing memoir and self-coaching insights, inspiring a novelist career and revisits to classics.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
17 hours ago

Early offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams: Positions to upgrade, draft prospects to watch, more

Seventeen NFL teams have 40%+ chances for the 2025 playoffs; 15 franchises will focus on offseason roster upgrades through free agency and the draft.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 hours ago

Achieve Premium Positioning On LinkedIn In 5 Easy Steps

Signal worth on LinkedIn by targeting a specific audience and positioning for premium clients through selective messaging and transformational storytelling.
Food & drink
fromEater
2 hours ago

William H. Macy and Joel Edgerton Talk Favorite Dishes Over Delmonico's Crab Cakes

Actors Joel Edgerton and William H. Macy dine at Delmonico's, share iconic dishes, swap food memories, and promote their film Train Dreams, now streaming on Netflix.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
18 hours ago

What are the implications of Instagram's new album feature for marketers?

Instagram's album feature lets users post up to 10 photos or videos per post, enabling richer storytelling and new creative opportunities for brands and influencers.
#methane-emissions
fromKqed
18 hours ago
Environment

California Adopts Tougher Methane Rule for Landfills to Curb Planetary Warming | KQED

fromKqed
18 hours ago
Environment

California Adopts Tougher Methane Rule for Landfills to Curb Planetary Warming | KQED

Media industry
fromPoynter
6 hours ago

Sally Jenkins on the Washington Post, her move to The Atlantic and what comes next

Sally Jenkins left The Washington Post after 30 years to write longer, more in-depth sports pieces at The Atlantic while accepting a buyout.
Books
fromElite Traveler
5 hours ago

The Most Interesting Books to Gift This Christmas

Coffee table books serve as both engaging reads and decorative design objects, prized for appearance and content across fashion, interiors, travel and watch subjects.
Wine
fromElite Traveler
6 hours ago

The New Super Tuscan Isn't a Wine, It's Oil

New-season Tuscan olive oils display vibrant, diverse personalities shaped by terroir, vintage, and olive variety, with high-quality organic 2025 examples showing spicy, perfumed notes.
Media industry
fromFox News
18 hours ago

Fox News Digital bests NY Times, CNN in key metrics during news-packed October

Fox News Digital led all news brands in October across multiplatform views, multiplatform minutes, YouTube views, mobile app uniques, and social media engagement.
Writing
fromBig Think
3 hours 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.
Wine
fromTasting Table
5 hours ago

10 Greek Wines Everyone Needs To Try At Least Once - Tasting Table

Greek wines offer exceptional diversity from over 300 indigenous grape varieties and regional appellations, with Assyrtiko showcasing Santorini's volcanic terroir.
Remote teams
fromBored Panda
6 hours ago

25 Best Posts About The Everyday Realities Of Zoom Meetings

Quarantine shifted work to home, driving Zoom adoption and exposing private, awkward moments that are often turned into memes and jokes.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours 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.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

RTO mandates are outdated in a hybrid workplace

Microsoft will require Seattle-area employees within 50 miles to be in-office at least three days weekly starting February 2026, with broader rollout thereafter.
Writing
fromPoynter
1 day ago

What the iconic writers of New Journalism can teach us in the AI era - Poynter

Narrative-driven New Journalism's human voice, observational nuance, and immersive reporting remain crucial counterpoints to AI-generated storytelling.
#chelsea
fromSoccer News
1 day ago
English Premier League

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

fromSoccer News
1 day ago
English Premier League

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

Wine
fromFortune
1 day ago

Tariff threats and Gen Z sobriety have put winemakers in Bordeaux on red alert | Fortune

Bordeaux wineries face an unprecedented crisis as geopolitics, trade tensions, and shifting younger-consumer tastes pressure production, sales, and long-established family estates.
English Premier League
fromBavarian Football Works
5 days 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.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
11 hours ago

Beyond the Rainbow Premiere at The Roxie Theater - San Francisco Bay Times

Beyond the Rainbow spotlights identity, leadership, and legacy in the LGBTQ+ movement through Suzanne Ford and Nguyen Pham during San Francisco Pride's 55th anniversary.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
12 hours ago

Donna's Chronicles, "The Academy SF presented the 2025 Legends Awards..." - San Francisco Bay Times

The Academy SF honored LGBTQ+ leaders and community contributors at the 2025 Legends Awards with performances and recognition of activists and local businesses.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
13 hours ago

Memo to Mamdani: Fifth Ave. Belongs to the People - Not the Ultra-Wealthy and Gridlock - Streetsblog New York City

Revive DOT's Fifth Avenue plan with wider sidewalks, a protected bike lane, and a dedicated busway to reduce congestion and improve safety.
SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
16 hours ago

San Francisco continues to serve as safe haven on Transgender Day of Remembrance

San Francisco remains a longstanding safe haven while transgender people face violence, poverty, homelessness, and widespread legal and legislative attacks across the United States.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
16 hours ago

You are not the customer, LinkedIn is not reality, and most ads are still crap

Viral marketing praise on LinkedIn often misrepresents real-world brand effectiveness; emotional, widely-seen ads build brands better.
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
18 hours ago

How Mbappe's start at Real Madrid compares to greats like Ronaldo, Benzema

Kylian Mbappé scored 62 goals in 75 Real Madrid matches but still trails historic club scorers and needs greater impact in high-profile fixtures.
#manchester-city
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
15 hours ago

Craig Berube on the Leafs' recent play after their OT loss to Columbus: "We're defending a lot better and doing a lot of good things... Going in a good direction"

Leafs improved defensively and forechecked well but lost 3-2 in overtime; Easton Cowan and John Tavares delivered strong, hardworking performances.
London music
fromTime Out London
7 hours ago

Twenty One Pilots will headline All Points East in 2026 with a UK exclusive show

Twenty One Pilots will headline All Points East at Victoria Park on August 30, 2026, with Wunderhorse, REN, BBNO$, PVRIS and Nova Twins supporting.
Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
5 hours ago

Bitcoin crash continues as 'fear and greed' index hits historic lows. What's happening with crypto now?

Bitcoin plunged over 10% in 24 hours to $82,185, with fear-and-greed indices near historic lows driven by a tech selloff and strong U.S. jobs data.
New York City
fromIntelligencer
8 hours ago

What Mamdani's Staffing Choices Say About How He'll Govern

Zohran Mamdani will rely on experienced political veterans alongside new-generation aides to advance an ambitious, affordability-focused mayoral agenda.
Python
fromRealpython
18 hours ago

Episode #275: Building a FastAPI Application & Exploring Python Concurrency - The Real Python Podcast

Start building a FastAPI app by installing FastAPI, creating endpoints, adding parameters, and validating input with Pydantic; explore concurrency via threading, asyncio, multiprocessing.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
1 hour ago

Cowboys Point/Counterpoint: Figuring out how much of Raiders win was real

Cowboys defense improved markedly with Quinnen Williams and returnees, boosting playoff hope despite a daunting upcoming schedule against several strong teams.
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