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Brick vs. Bloom Card: I tested both for my screen addiction, and the winner depends on you

Phone addiction leads to significant time loss, prompting the development of tools like the Bloom Card to help users manage distractions.

OMG science

fromNature

3 days ago

Daily briefing: Are boys really in crisis? What the science says

Concerns about boys should be viewed in the broader context of all young people.

Wellness

Protein chips, sex chocolate: what are functional foods', and do they actually boost health?

Functional foods are gaining popularity, promising health benefits beyond basic nutrition, driven by consumer health consciousness and market growth.

Wellness

fromPsychology Today

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

3 Keys to Optimal Living in the Second Half of Life

Positive views of aging and a sense of purpose enhance vitality and well-being in later life.

OMG science

fromDefector

17 hours ago

Artemis Boldly Goes Where No Toilet Has Gone Before | Defector

Artemis II successfully launched with a crewed spacecraft featuring a toilet, but it malfunctioned shortly after reaching orbit.

OMG science

9 hours ago

The wild science of octopus sex

Male octopuses use a specialized arm to sense female hormones for mating, compensating for the lack of vision during reproduction.

Wellness

fromBusiness Matters

3 days ago

Interview: The Light System on Building a New Category in Wellness Technology

The Light System combines light technology and holistic health to enhance wellness through energy system engagement.

fromArs Technica

9 hours ago

Perplexity's "Incognito Mode" is a "sham," lawsuit says

Perplexity's AI allegedly shares sensitive user chats with Google and Meta without consent, raising significant privacy concerns.

fromZDNET

I turned to PrivacyBee to clean up my data - here's how it made me disappear

PrivacyBee is preferred for its comprehensive data removal services and user-friendly management tools.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

EFF's Submission to the UN OHCHR on Protection of Human Rights Defenders in the Digital Age

New laws addressing online harms are increasingly restricting fundamental rights and impacting human rights defenders globally.

#data-breach

13 hours ago

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.

fromTechCrunch

Exclusive: Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver's licenses and passports to the open web

A publicly accessible Amazon storage server exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands, including driver's licenses and passports, without encryption.

13 hours ago

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.

fromTechCrunch

Exclusive: Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver's licenses and passports to the open web

A publicly accessible Amazon storage server exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands, including driver's licenses and passports, without encryption.

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.

fromThe Local France

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.

fromwww.thelocal.com

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.

fromThe Local France

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.

more#eu-customs-reform

UX design

8 hours ago

The 2-Person Rocking Bench Made From 55kg of Plastic Waste - Yanko Design

The X Bench Swing combines functionality and sustainability, allowing two people to rock together while facing opposite directions.

UX design

fromArchitectural Digest

11 hours ago

I'm Done Sourcing So Much Online. Here's Why

Online shopping for furniture can lead to misjudgments due to misleading dimensions and inadequate product images.

UX design

fromSmashing Magazine

2 days ago

A Practical Guide To Design Principles - Smashing Magazine

Design principles align teams, inform decisions, and embody organizational values, serving as essential tools in the design process.

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.

fromComputerWeekly.com

11 hours ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.

fromFast Company

Environment

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

Marketing tech

fromHR Brew

5 hours ago

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.

fromComputerWeekly.com

11 hours ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.

fromFast Company

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.

Johnny On The Spotify; DOJ Closes The Book On A Rental Ads Scam | AdExchanger

Spotify's ad business faces challenges due to preference for direct podcast deals and lagging audio ad spend.

Artificial intelligence

fromComputerworld

Microsoft builds its own AI stack to help wean it from its reliance on OpenAI

Microsoft has launched proprietary AI models to reduce dependence on OpenAI while maintaining a strategic partnership.

Information security

fromInfoWorld

5 hours ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.

Writing

I'd introduce aliens to shito sauce.' Items our panel would take into space

Personal items and literature can provide comfort and inspiration during a journey to the moon.

Why California's in a 'snow drought' even after a wet winter

California's April 1 snowpack is the second lowest on record due to warm temperatures melting snow quickly.

fromKqed

10 hours ago

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

California's April snowpack levels are near record lows due to extreme heat and reduced snowfall.

fromSFGATE

Why California's in a 'snow drought' even after a wet winter

California's April 1 snowpack is the second lowest on record due to warm temperatures melting snow quickly.

fromKqed

10 hours ago

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

California's April snowpack levels are near record lows due to extreme heat and reduced snowfall.

more#california

National Football League

fromnews.bitcoin.com

fromwww.marketingdive.com

NFL's Billion-Dollar Sportsbook Partnerships Expire With No Replacement as League Faces Microbetting Lawsuit

NFL has no official sportsbook partner for the first time since 2021 after deals with Fanuel, Draftkings, and Caesars expired without renewal.

National Football League

fromMusket Fire

17 hours ago

ESPN's latest A.J. Brown report comes with a warning Patriots fans can't ignore

A.J. Brown's fit with the Patriots is questionable due to his struggles against zone defenses despite his impressive physical attributes.

Social media marketing

Inside Walmart's creator-driven social commerce playbook

Walmart is enhancing its social commerce strategy to engage consumers spending significant time on social media, particularly Gen Z.

Books

fromInsideHook

What to Read Right Now, According to Cool Men

Men are encouraged to read a variety of fiction, including classics, memoirs, and trending novels, especially as summer approaches.

Books

fromInsideHook

The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This April

April's new book releases cover diverse topics, including sports, family histories, and political extremism.

Social media marketing

fromInc

21 hours ago

AI Flooded the Feed. Now, the Smartest Companies Are Moving Offline

In-person brand activations are becoming essential as digital content saturation increases, making physical presence a scarce and valuable marketing channel.

Social media marketing

fromDigiday

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.

Major League Baseball

fromESPN.com

Alvarez a top-10 bat? Ohtani wins Cy Young? Perdomo for real? Don't be surprised

Yordan Alvarez is poised to return to top-10 hitter status in the 2026 MLB season after a strong start.

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

9 hours ago

Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-55182 to Breach 766 Next.js Hosts, Steal Credentials

A large-scale credential harvesting operation exploits the React2Shell vulnerability to steal sensitive data from compromised hosts across multiple regions.

Remote teams

fromAxios

21 hours ago

Office vacancies hit record high

Companies are reducing office space needs due to a shift towards remote and hybrid work models post-pandemic.

Major League Baseball

fromMLB Trade Rumors

Which Pre-Arbitration Pitchers Will Sign Extensions?

Recent baseball transactions have focused on player extensions, particularly for position players, while pre-arbitration pitchers remain without long-term deals.

Major League Baseball

fromMLB Trade Rumors

Mariners Notes: Crawford, Emerson, Shortstop

The Mariners signed Colt Emerson to a record extension but optioned him to Triple-A Tacoma for development.

National Football League

fromESPN.com

College flaws that could affect the 2026 NFL draft's top QBs

The 2027 NFL draft class of quarterbacks is highly anticipated, featuring notable talents like Arch Manning and Julian Sayin.

#mcdonalds

fromLos Angeles Times

16 hours ago

Cheaper meals, simpler choices: McDonald's strips down its McValue menu

McDonald's is simplifying its value menu to feature 10 items under $3, starting April 21.

fromFortune

McDonald's joins the value menu simpler is better trend with 10 items at less than $3 each | Fortune

McDonald's is simplifying its value menu to 10 items under $3, starting April 21, to enhance affordability and competition.

fromLos Angeles Times

16 hours ago

Cheaper meals, simpler choices: McDonald's strips down its McValue menu

McDonald's is simplifying its value menu to feature 10 items under $3, starting April 21.

fromFortune

McDonald's joins the value menu simpler is better trend with 10 items at less than $3 each | Fortune

McDonald's is simplifying its value menu to 10 items under $3, starting April 21, to enhance affordability and competition.

9 Amy's Frozen Pizzas, Ranked - Tasting Table

Amy's offers a diverse range of frozen meals and canned soups, with a standout product being their Vegan Supreme Pizza.

Writing

fromThe Atlantic

10 hours ago

Rachel Carson Has Known the Ocean

Rachel Carson's lyrical writing transformed scientific communication, inviting readers to perceive the ocean beyond human limitations.

Writing

fromItsnicethat

Elizabeth Goodspeed on why design writing needs designers writing

Writing and design stem from a shared love of history and complex ideas, with personal expression being key to the author's creative process.

Wine

fromwww.7x7.com

12 hours ago

5 Best Napa Wineries for a Picnic

Wineries in Napa offer diverse picnic experiences with gourmet food options and beautiful outdoor settings.

Remote teams

fromInfoQ

How to Handle Trusts and Psychological Safety When Scaling Organizations

Trust must be built team by team; it cannot be replicated as organizations scale.

Remote teams

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.

Wine

fromInc

16 hours ago

The Impressive Strategy 1 NYC Wine Shop Is Using to Beat Soaring Import Tariffs

U.S. wine businesses are adapting to tariff-related price increases by sourcing domestic alternatives and cheaper imported brands.

fromFood & Beverage Magazine

fromFast Company

15 hours ago

This International Fact-Checking Day, use these 5 tips to spot AI-generated content

AI-generated content complicates distinguishing fact from fiction, especially in breaking news like the Iran war.

Wine

European Wines and Deli Meats Shine in North America

The Sip and Savor campaign promotes European culinary flavors in North America, focusing on Roero DOCG wines and Italian deli meats.

New York Mets

David Lennon: New Mets have disappointed in season's opening week

David Stearns aimed to refresh the Mets roster to avoid past disappointments, but early offensive struggles persist despite a promising start.

National Hockey League

fromPuck Prose

Three teams who desperately need a rebuild after this season

NHL teams failing to meet expectations should consider a full rebuild to improve future performance.

New York Islanders

fromEyes On Isles

5 hours ago

Mathew Barzal preaching positive vibes only as NY Islanders gear up for Flyers

Mathew Barzal emphasizes positivity and belief as the New York Islanders face a crucial playoff race with only six games remaining.

Relationships

Psychology says people who crave both complete freedom and deep companionship aren't confused - they're experiencing the central tension of the human condition, and the people who resolve it aren't the ones who choose a side but the ones who stop treating it like a choice - Silicon Canals

The autonomy-connection paradox highlights the human need for both independence and intimacy in relationships.

Women

Rusty in crunch time, women's Final Four teams brace for tight games after so many blowouts

The Final Four features elite teams facing potential challenges after dominating their opponents throughout March.

Europe politics

Hungary elections: what is at stake and who is likely to win?

Hungarians face a pivotal election on April 12, with Viktor Orban potentially losing power after 16 years to former loyalist Peter Magyar.

NYC music

I lost a $3m brand deal. I was like: OK, losers!' Swedish pop provocateur Zara Larsson on fame, fun and fighting the power

Zara Larsson's career is rapidly ascending, marked by chart-topping hits and a vibrant new album that redefines her pop persona.

Marketing

fromDigiday

High stakes, big budgets: How brands are navigating a massive sports year

Brands are prioritizing long-term partnerships over costly live sports advertising due to economic uncertainties and high costs of ad placements.

DevOps

fromTechzine Global

IGEL breaks down the wall between IT and OT

IGEL is enhancing security and manageability in OT environments through its platform and Preventative Security Model.

Women

UCLA and Texas get Final Four rematch of Longhorns' early-season win

UCLA aims for redemption against Texas after a previous loss, focusing on teamwork and aggression in their pursuit of an NCAA championship.

NYC real estate

fromEpicenter NYC

13 hours ago

Two affordable NYC co-ops you can buy for $16K and $30K - Epicenter NYC

Mitchell-Lama co-op lotteries in Brooklyn and the Bronx provide affordable homeownership options for eligible income ranges.

Mindfulness

fromBuzzFeed

21 Less Obvious Young Person Habits That Can Silently Harm People Later In Life

Constant availability to others is psychologically damaging and undermines personal boundaries.

Cryptocurrency

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Ripple Expands RLUSD Access in South Korea With Coinone Listing

Ripple expands RLUSD into South Korea, enabling direct KRW access on Coinone, enhancing stablecoin adoption and liquidity in regulated markets.

Mission District

fromsfist.com

Day Around the Bay: Sheryl Davis Delays Arraignment, Plans to Plead Not Guilty

Sheryl Davis plans to plead not guilty to charges of misappropriating $4.6 million in city funds, delaying her arraignment until May 6.

Marketing

fromAdExchanger

How Samsung Ads And Crumbl Got Their CTV Campaign To Perform Like Social | AdExchanger

Crumbl's success is driven by social media and its mobile app, which accounts for over 50% of sales.

Women

Bigger and better: Women's Final Four teams filled with multi-talented frontcourt players

Madison Booker exemplifies the evolution of women's basketball with her versatile skills and height, contributing to a trend of larger players in the sport.

Silicon Valley

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

The Wire: Bernie Sanders met with prominent AI doomers in Berkeley

Sen. Bernie Sanders is advocating for a billionaires tax and engaging with AI skeptics in Silicon Valley.

Silicon Valley

54 minutes ago

U.S. and China control 90% of AI data centres - the Global South is building a different kind of AI - Silicon Canals

Frugal AI movements in the Global South aim to reclaim sovereignty by developing independent, low-cost AI systems for critical services.

Education

fromKqed

Beloved San Jose Charter School Faces Potential Closure | KQED

There is a national shortage of credentialed teachers affecting compliance in schools, including East Side Unified School District.

SF parents

fromPadailypost