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Digital life
fromZDNET
3 hours ago

50+ Windows keyboard shortcuts you should use ASAP for improved productivity

Mastering Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts significantly boosts productivity by reducing clicks, speeding navigation, and providing accessibility and multitasking benefits across applications.
#digital-nomad
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Sali Hughes on beauty: introducing my hero skincare products of 2025

South Korean skincare brands dominate British demand with gentle, hydrating, lightweight, competitively priced products that create glassy, unagitated skin.
Wellness
fromBustle
1 day ago

"Lifestyle Creep" Could Explain Why You're Struggling To Save Money

Earning more often triggers gradual spending increases—lifestyle creep—that erodes savings, raises monthly costs, and can lead to debt unless spending is consciously controlled.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
12 hours ago

Day 3 of the 2025 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Galactic Cluster

Galaxy Cluster Abell 209 contains over 100 galaxies about 2.8 billion light-years away whose combined mass gravitationally lenses and stretches background galaxies.
OMG science
fromWIRED
12 hours ago

Thursday's Cold Moon Is the Last Supermoon of the Year. Here's How and When to View It

A cold supermoon will occur on December 4, appearing larger and brighter as the Moon nears perigee and marking the final full moon of 2025.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
9 hours ago

Humans in southern Africa were an isolated population until recently

An ancient southern African population diverged over 200,000 years ago, remained large and isolated by climate and geography, and contributed variants to other African groups.
EU data protection
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
6 hours ago

After Years of Controversy, the EU's Chat Control Nears Its Final Hurdle: What to Know

Council removed mandatory scanning of end-to-end encrypted messages but permits voluntary scanning on non-encrypted services, raising privacy, transparency, and oversight concerns.
UX design
fromMedium
2 months ago

I stopped using Figma for 70% of my product design work...and my output doubled.

Most design failures stem from unclear thinking and lack of problem clarity, not from limitations of tools like Figma.
UX design
fromMedium
17 hours ago

What do Figma's updates mean for Design Systems?

Figma's extended collections let design systems support multiple brand-specific themes while keeping core variables synchronized, with governance and Enterprise-only limitations.
UX design
fromMedium
3 months ago

Who are we designing for now?

Design must serve both humans and AI agents by balancing emotional intuition with structured, machine-readable interfaces and future-focused systems.
EU data protection
fromMacRumors
1 day ago

Germany Considering Apple's App Tracking Transparency Changes

Germany is evaluating Apple's proposed ATT prompt changes intended to preserve privacy while easing consent and addressing antitrust concerns over limited ad data access.
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

TikTok and LinkedIn to be investigated by Irish media regulator

Platforms may have breached the Digital Services Act by using hard-to-access, confusing, or deceptive illegal-content reporting mechanisms that risk undermining users' rights.
#remote-work
fromPhys
1 hour ago
Remote teams

Why flexible work alone isn't enough: Preferences matter more than policy

fromPhys
1 hour ago
Remote teams

Why flexible work alone isn't enough: Preferences matter more than policy

Information security
fromInfoWorld
5 hours ago

Developers urged to immediately upgrade React, Next.js

React 19's RSC Flight protocol contains a critical deserialization vulnerability enabling remote code execution; immediate upgrade and patching are required.
#artisan-chocolate
Food & drink
from48 hills
6 hours ago

Good Taste: A wily peek at new Japanese cafe Wild Fox - 48 hills

The Wild Fox is a pop-up Japanese café in San Francisco offering regional Japanese coffees and teas, California-influenced small plates, standout onigiri, and matcha.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 hour ago

Media Briefing: Publishers turn to vertical video to compete with creators and grow ad revenue in 2026

Publishers are adding vertical, short-form video on their own sites to engage audiences, capture ad revenue, and compete with creators and social platforms.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 hour ago

Tropicana Field On Track To Be Repaired By Opening Day

St. Petersburg expects Tropicana Field hurricane repairs — including roof, interior, and new turf — to be completed by Opening Day, with the lease extended through 2028.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 hours ago

King Charles admits frustration' at escalating climate crisis

King Charles warns the climate crisis risks leaving future generations a 'ghastly legacy of horror', while an ITV documentary revisits his 1975 Arctic trip and shows escalating Arctic damage.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 hour ago

TLS 1.3 includes welcome improvements, still has problems

0-RTT in TLS can lack forward secrecy because its encryption key is derived from a potentially long-lived secret, unlike ephemeral Diffie-Hellman session keys.
Environment
fromStreetsblog
1 hour ago

State DOT Hurts Cyclists in Rt. 9 Draft Plan: Advocates - Streetsblog New York City

The Route 9 redesign prioritizes motorists, uses sharrows instead of protected bike lanes, and leaves downtown Tarrytown's Franklin-Wildey junction hazardous for cyclists.
Social media marketing
fromBustle
7 hours ago

TikTok's "It's Very Important" Trend Is All About Life-Changing Risks

Small, seemingly minor choices in your twenties often trigger pivotal life changes—travel, relationships, or style—that shape long-term identity and future paths.
Books
fromVulture
2 hours ago

Southern Charm Recap: Book Smarts

Costume choices reveal personality; authentic, nerdy costumes attract genuine connection while flashy, inaccurate costumes signal performative attention-seeking.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
20 hours ago

Digest: Omnicom Announces Major Overhaul; Havas Buys Unnest; Retailers See 830% Jump in Traffic from Gen AI

Global ad industry consolidates as Omnicom restructures and cuts jobs, Havas expands AI data capabilities through Unnest acquisition, and generative AI drives retail traffic surge.
Marketing tech
fromPR Daily
21 hours ago

2026 PR trends, according to five industry experts - PR Daily

PR in 2026 will rely on AI-driven narrative intelligence and Generative Engine Optimization to detect coordinated disinformation and optimize brand visibility in AI-generated responses.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Broadsign's Big Move Isn't The Endgame. It's The Opening Gambit | AdExchanger

Broadsign's Place Exchange acquisition strengthens OOH supply and infrastructure but leaves the critical programmatic demand gap unresolved, pushing OOH toward omnichannel scale.
Wine
fromGrub Street
18 hours ago

The Claud Team Is Opening a Wine Bar for Everyone

Stars is an East Village wine bar redefining the wine-bar concept with an accessible, value-driven 1,000-bottle list and casual, rail-first, walk-in service.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
10 hours ago

'End-to-end encrypted' smart toilet camera is not actually end-to-end encrypted | TechCrunch

Kohler's Dekoda uses TLS-style encryption for data in transit rather than true end-to-end encryption, and Kohler can decrypt and access users' images on its servers.
Social media marketing
fromExchangewire
6 hours ago

MENA: The Middle East is Witnessing the Rise of the Micro-Influencer

Micro-influencers and authenticity, combined with AI-driven tools, are reshaping MENA's influencer economy as consumers reject traditional advertising and prefer relatable voices.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

Boomers are starting to devour influencer content

More than half of people aged 55–64 watch influencer content weekly, driven by TikTok and YouTube growth and increased smart‑TV viewing among that age group.
Books
fromInsideHook
18 hours ago

The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This December

Late-year book releases are eclectic yet contain notable, gift-worthy titles like annotated lyrics, intimate songwriter memoirs, speculative nonfiction on embodiment, and complex journalistic biographies.
Books
fromABC7 Los Angeles
8 hours ago

20 must-have holiday gifts for book lovers: Shop our picks now to help unwrap the magic of reading

Curated gift ideas for book lovers include comfortable seating, lighting, wearable blankets, page-holders, magnifiers, and themed accessories for cozy, convenient reading.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

BBC criticised for plan to cover some World Cup 2026 games remotely

BBC plans to cover some World Cup matches remotely from Salford to cut costs amid reduced licence-fee income and expanded 2026 tournament logistics.
Writing
fromThe Walrus
18 hours ago

What Is Sex? Ask a Boomer, a Millennial, and a Gen Z and They'll All Say Something Different | The Walrus

A woman decides she is done with penetrative sex, prompting reflection on generational sexual experiences, personal agency, and how sex is defined.
Media industry
fromHuck
15 hours ago

Tech once promised connection. Print magazines are delivering it

Print media remained valued by readers; its decline resulted from decision-makers abandoning investment and quality while advertising dollars flowed to dominant digital platforms.
Wine
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
22 hours ago

Saint Enzo's L'Originale Lambrusco Factsheet - Food & Beverage Magazine

L'Originale Lambrusco is a bold, lightly sparkling organic Lambrusco crafted for daytime dining with lower alcohol, natural sparkle, and modern luxury design.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Country diary: A broken leg and singing crossbills am I having a strange dream? | Nicola Chester

A broken leg after a collision with dogs leaves a person stranded in a wood, experiencing pain, serene nature, and gentle care while refusing ambulance.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
22 hours ago

Belarus weather balloons force repeated closures of Lithuania's main airport

Belarus-launched balloons repeatedly closed Vilnius airport, causing major disruptions and prompting Lithuania to call the incidents deliberate hybrid attacks amid Belarus-Russia tensions.
Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

This Rocky Mountain State Is Known for Outdoor Adventure but It's Hiding a Lesser-known Wine Region

Colorado produces distinctive, adventurous wines from high-altitude, rocky soils, with over 150 wineries concentrated in the Grand Valley AVA and growing national recognition.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
4 hours ago

Pixel 10 Drops to Record Low Only 3 Months After Launch, Now Cheaper Than Mid-Range Android Phones - Kotaku

Pixel 10 delivers Tensor G5 AI performance, triple rear camera with 5x optical zoom and seven years of Android updates, offering strong value.
#washington-capitals
fromRMNB
26 minutes ago
National Hockey League

Caps smell chum in the water and destroy San Jose: Capitals beat Sharks 7-1

fromRMNB
3 hours ago
National Hockey League

Live updates: Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks at SAP Center

fromRMNB
26 minutes ago
National Hockey League

Caps smell chum in the water and destroy San Jose: Capitals beat Sharks 7-1

fromRMNB
3 hours ago
National Hockey League

Live updates: Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks at SAP Center

SF music
fromKqed
12 hours ago

Unsigned and Hella Broke: The East Bay's Dirt-Hustling 1990s Hip-Hop Subculture | KQED

Bay Area underground hip-hop cultivated international DIY touring networks and independent collectives that broadened the region's musical influence beyond mainstream 'Yay Area' mobb styles.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 hours ago

After using an Android phone with liquid cooling, I'm not sure if I can go back to my Pixel

Redmagic 11 Pro delivers striking industrial design and high-end gaming performance at a mid-range price with sleek boxy form and effortless Android setup.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
6 hours ago

How the Cowboys-Packers tie could decide playoff spots

A tie raises a team's winning percentage, potentially placing Dallas above same-win teams without a tie and simplifying playoff standings comparisons.
Dallas Cowboys
fromSportSpyder.com
3 hours ago

Cowboys vs. Lions preview + State of the Steelers: Is this it for Tomlin and Rodgers? (ft. Brooke Pryor)

Cowboys travel to Detroit for Thursday Night Football; Browns opened Deshaun Watson's practice window; Steelers' coaching stability and Aaron Rodgers' future face scrutiny.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 hours ago

You can now report crimes by federal agents in California

California created an online portal allowing residents to report potentially unlawful actions by federal law enforcement to the state Department of Justice.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 hours ago

I compared the two best Android flagship phones of 2025 - and it was pretty darn close

OnePlus 15 offers flagship performance, large battery, a bright display, and superior water resistance at a lower price than the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
SF music
fromPitchfork
46 minutes ago

Karri: SLIDER II

Karri evolves his late-night Lo' N Slo' sound on SLIDER II by combining woozy vocals with brighter, more vibrant production and increased emotional vulnerability.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
6 hours ago

Brandon Duhaime gets special callout from Spencer Carbery, barking from teammates after fighting Joel Edmundson for rough Ethen Frank hit

Brandon Duhaime fought Joel Edmundson to avenge a heavy hit on teammate Ethen Frank and received praise from teammates and coach.
SF politics
from48 hills
3 hours ago

SF's plan for crime and unhoused people looks more and more like Trump's every day - 48 hills

City plans forced sobering centers and enforcement-based policies mirroring federal directives, prioritizing arrests and civil commitment over harm-reduction interventions.
Education
fromMission Local
5 hours ago

SFUSD weighs deep cuts, including slashing security and social workers, to plug $113M deficit

San Francisco Unified plans major budget cuts to address a $113 million shortfall, including layoffs, program eliminations, and a shortened school day, provoking union opposition.
SF music
from48 hills
3 hours ago

Under the Stars: Fresh new music nods to wrap up your year - 48 hills

Bandcamp Fridays routed all platform revenue to artists since March 2020, generating over $120 million for musicians and Fri/5 is the final Bandcamp Friday of 2025.
Education
fromMission Local
1 hour ago

SFUSD teachers vote 99.34% to authorize strike

San Francisco teachers voted 99.34% to authorize a strike after nine months of stalled contract talks amid major district budget shortfalls and potential cuts.
Education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 hours ago

BUSD and Berkeley teachers' union reach impasse in ongoing contract negotiations

BUSD and the teachers' union declared a contract impasse over wages and benefits, triggering mediation and raising the possibility of a strike.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 hours ago

2025 Marks 20th Anniversary of the World Tree of Hope - San Francisco Bay Times

A 22-foot World Tree of Hope at Grace Cathedral displays over 20,000 inscribed origami cranes symbolizing global unity, peace, hope, and love.
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