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Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
3 hours ago

For Gen Z, cash isn't king. It's a joke.

Younger generations increasingly abandon physical wallets and cash, favoring mobile payments and digital wallets, driving declining cash usage and changing spending perceptions.
Wellness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 hours ago

Harriette Cole: He mistook me for someone else a woman I consider obese

Wake-up moments can motivate starting a fitness routine; enforcing agreed gift limits prevents social pressure and embarrassment.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
12 hours ago

Ritual: Your Secret Source of Wellness and Resilience

Daily rituals and grounding practices build calm, stability, resilience, reduce stress, and enhance spiritual wellness for individuals and communities.
Digital life
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago

San Jose's Device-Lending Programs Hit a 2026 Budget Wall as Federal Support Ends

Pandemic-era library device lending programs face deep budget shortfalls, forcing reduced device availability and slower service, worsening digital-access gaps for disadvantaged users.
Wellness
fromBustle
15 hours ago

I Tried "Self-Reiki," A Sleep Ritual Approved By Jonathan Van Ness

Self-Reiki is a free, portable self-care technique that can reduce stress, release negative energy, and support relaxation and sleep after tense family interactions.
OMG science
fromBustle
1 day ago

Your December Astrology Forecast

December 2025's astrology calms prior chaos and sparks inspiration, with a Gemini full supermoon, Sagittarius stellium and Capricorn season shift supporting new-year planning.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week 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
2 weeks 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.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 hours ago

IBM CEO says there is 'no way' spending trillions on AI data centers will pay off at today's infrastructure costs

Current data-center capital expenditures make profitability unlikely at today's costs, with depreciation and massive gigawatt commitments making returns implausible.
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
4 hours ago

Marvell close to billion-dollar acquisition of Celestial AI

Marvell Technology is nearing acquisition of Celestial AI for over $5 billion, gaining photonic interconnect technology to accelerate AI data-center communication and integration.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
7 hours ago

The US is taking a stake in a chip startup led by Intel's ousted CEO

The U.S. signed a nonbinding letter to invest up to $150 million for potential equity in xLight, aiming to restore domestic chipmaking leadership.
Privacy professionals
fromTech Times
6 hours ago

India's New Mandate Sparks Privacy Fears as Sanchar Saathi Becomes Forced Phone Bloatware

The government mandated preinstallation of Sanchar Saathi on all smartphones, deploying OTA updates that make the app unremovable and request intrusive permissions, raising privacy concerns.
EU data protection
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Switzerland no longer wants American cloud in the public sector

Swiss regulator bans US cloud services for government agencies because the US CLOUD Act grants US authorities access to data, rendering their use unconstitutional.
UX design
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Accessibility with Interactive Components at React Advanced Conf

ARIAKit delivers unstyled, composable UI primitives that implement WAI-ARIA standards and enable accessible, fully styled React components without deep accessibility expertise.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
23 hours ago

End-to-end encryption is next frontline in governments' data sovereignty war with hyperscalers

True data sovereignty requires exclusive control of encryption keys by the government, not merely physical data residency on foreign cloud servers.
UX design
fromdesignlab.com
1 day ago

Black Friday Sale 2025 | Designlab

Integrate AI into design workflows to accelerate research, prototyping, and creativity, becoming a more efficient, inclusive, and business-savvy Figma user.
UX design
fromLogRocket Blog
6 days ago

UX research sample size: How small is small enough? - LogRocket Blog

When behavior patterns repeat in a small sample, qualitative research yields reliable insights; stakeholder resistance often stems from a quantitative mindset valuing larger samples.
EU data protection
fromFast Company
1 day ago

This 'made in' label could give Europe's brand a boost

Europe's competitive edge lies in trusted regulatory standards—strong data protection, environmental rules, and food safety—promoted through a 'Made in Europe' certification.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
23 hours ago

South Korea's Coupang admits breach exposed 33.7M users

Coupang data breach exposed personal details of 33.7 million customers, including contact and shipping information; company says login credentials and payment card details remain secure.
EU data protection
fromThe Drum
2 days ago

Preparing for the removal of third-party cookies

Marketers must prioritize consented first-party data and first-party cookies for targeting and measurement as third-party cookies are phased out.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
7 hours ago

Ad Tech Briefing: The Programmatic Governance Council is a bid to reset power dynamics

A Programmatic Governance Council will align buyers and sellers to address bid density, TID/GPID conflicts, duplication, and costly operational inefficiencies in programmatic advertising.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
3 hours ago

Glassworm malware reappears within VS Code ecosystem

Glassworm malicious extensions persistently infiltrate developer marketplaces, conceal payloads, and use resilient, distributed command-and-control mechanisms that are difficult to detect or block.
Remote teams
fromYourTango
15 hours ago

Survey Shows People With Pets Would Rather Quit Their Jobs Than Do This One Thing

Return-to-office mandates are prompting many pet owners to consider quitting rather than disrupt their pets' routines and home-based caregiving.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 hour ago

30 Under 30 Marketing & Advertising 2026: How Community And Commerce Are Fueling Marketing's Next Gen

Young founders are using community-first platforms and AI-driven creative tools to reshape marketing, driving rapid user growth, significant revenue, and blurred tech-entertainment-advertising boundaries.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

The best crime and thrillers of 2025

Contemporary novels and historical accounts probe state power, ethical failures in forensic and algorithmic systems, and human courage under extreme pressure.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 hours ago

Blasto Expands 'Ad Tech Woman Power' Initiative With New Episode Featuring Michelle Bugante from AlgoriX

Programmatic advertising leadership requires specialization, precision, trust, transparency, resilience, and intentional support for women to advance through pivotal career moments and community representation.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechzine Global
4 hours ago

Sumo Logic Dojo AI gets agents for security operations

Sumo Logic's Dojo AI introduces SOC Analyst Agent, Knowledge Agent, and Model Context Protocol Server to reduce alert fatigue and accelerate security investigations.
Remote teams
fromMiami Herald
13 hours ago

Working From Home Is Harming Young Employees. They're Starting to See That.

Younger workers faced career setbacks from remote work and often chose more in-office time to secure training, advancement, and social visibility.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
12 hours ago

Securing Retail's Trillion-Dollar Season: How Cybercriminals Exploit Peak Holiday Pressure

Retailers must fortify defenses, awareness, and operations against intensified, AI-driven holiday cyberattacks timed to exploit peak seasonal pressures and uptime demands.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
7 hours ago

Not a developer? AI could still take your job, MIT study finds

AI systems can already replace 11.7% of the US workforce, affecting about $1.2 trillion of labor value and varying in impact across industries and jobs.
Remote teams
fromTechzine Global
4 hours ago

How Corsearch migrated from Microsoft to Google and Slack

Corsearch replaced Microsoft 365 with Google Workspace and Slack, gaining stronger security, better UX, richer features, and centralized workflows within a three-month migration.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

Our favorite way to remove your data from the internet is now 55% off

Using a data removal service like Incogni automates recurring deletion requests to remove personal data from data brokers and strengthens online privacy protections.
Books
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 hours ago

From NYT's 10 Best Books of 2025: A.O. Scott on Kiran Desai's New Novel

A 670-page story follows Sonia and Sunny across global locales, rendering vivid, hectic scenes and a complex, on-again/off-again romantic relationship.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 hours ago

Netskope launches security for Model Context Protocol

Netskope's new features secure MCP communications, providing visibility, risk scoring, logging, and granular controls to protect business data and autonomous AI actions.
Food & drink
fromIndependent
7 hours ago

Lucinda O'Sullivan's restaurant review: Like many things that are overhyped, Gloria Osteria's 'incomparable lemon pie' tastes like styrofoam

Gloria Osteria is a new 180-seat restaurant on Westmoreland Street that launched amid heavy PR and influencer events; true judgment was reserved for the official public opening.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
3 hours ago

Congress made it easier to ignore grazing's harm to public lands - High Country News

Automatic permit renewals and staffing cuts have drastically reduced environmental review of livestock grazing on western public lands, increasing overgrazing and ecological harm.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
7 hours ago

Albers Craft Meats: Real Protein. No Compromises. - Food & Beverage Magazine

Prepped Proteins delivers fully cooked, macro-labeled, vacuum-sealed 6 oz meat packs offering high protein, low carbs, in-house sourcing, and USDA-inspected production.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
8 hours ago

Customers Can't Get Enough Of This Denver Restaurant That Puts Chiles Rellenos On Burgers - Tasting Table

The Cherry Cricket in Denver is renowned for its chile relleno-topped burgers, notably the award-winning 303 Green Chile Relleno.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Instagram's age-verification identified a moustachioed adult as over 16 but how did it go with a 13-year-old?

Instagram uses date-of-birth checks and optional video-selfie verification to block users under 16 and will deactivate accounts under Australia's upcoming social-media ban.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

I kept smelling a horrible nasty smell': the risks of England's old dumping grounds

Reopening Jameson Road landfill released hydrogen sulphide odours linked to health complaints, prompting enforcement, licence suspension, gas-extraction installation, yet residents still experience persistent smells.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

The best history and politics books of 2025

A hyper-political yet unrevolutionary present contrasts with 1970s radicalism, transformative modernist architecture, and resilient urban life amid conflict.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
13 hours ago

Scarlett Johansson defends her support for Woody Allen: It's hard to know'

Scarlett Johansson defended her support for Woody Allen, citing integrity and learning when to speak, while acknowledging potential consequences for relationships and work.
Major League Baseball
fromJays Journal
1 hour ago

ESPN gives Blue Jays an above-average grade rating for Dylan Cease signing

Dylan Cease signed a seven-year, $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, significantly bolstering an elite rotation and enhancing 2026 championship prospects.
Media industry
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
12 hours ago

CAA Adds Digital Media Veteran to Bolster Creators Division

Greg Goodfried joined Creative Artists Agency as an agent in the Creators division to represent digital creators and podcasters and drive digital strategies across CAA.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Can Influencers be automated with AI?

Brands increasingly create realistic virtual influencers to reduce advertising costs, control messaging, and potentially displace human influencers as technology improves and profits grow.
Wine
fromApartment Therapy
21 hours ago

The Holiday Hosting Hack You'll Use Every Year (Get 74% Off Right Now!)

Naked Wines connects customers directly with independent winemakers to deliver discounted, curated wines with upfront funding, personalized recommendations, and no subscription pressure.
Wine
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
21 hours ago

Where to find Sonoma County's most charming holiday markets

Sonoma County wineries, restaurants, and merchants host holiday markets offering artisan goods, food, drinks, festive experiences, and charity-supported events.
Wine
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Elevate Your Wine (Or Canned Good) Storage With A Cheap Dollar Tree Find - Tasting Table

A $1.50 stackable acrylic wine bottle holder enables sideways, cork-preserving, space-saving, and visually elegant wine storage for small kitchens and home bars.
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
1 day ago

Paqueta takes swipe at FA for lack of support after Liverpool red card - Soccer News

Lucas Paquetá criticized the FA for providing no psychological support after a two-year investigation and publicly expressed frustration following a red card.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities search properties linked to Zelenskyy's chief of staff Europe live

Authorized anti-corruption searches targeted properties linked to President Zelenskyy's chief of staff Andriy Yermak amid a broader probe into alleged state-level corruption.
Golden State Warriors
fromThe Mercury News
12 hours ago

Seth Curry rejoins Warriors after salary cap-induced hiatus: 'It was just weird'

Seth Curry rejoined the Warriors on a midseason contract, reuniting with Steph and providing elite three-point shooting to a crowded guard rotation.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
12 hours ago

Craig Berube on whether last year's Game 7 serves as motivation vs. Florida: "I don't know if bringing Game 7 from last year does a whole lot for our group right now"

Prioritize lessons from the full series rather than a single Game 7; Matthews shows regained shot and comfort; Ekman-Larsson delivers versatile, selfless play.
Golden State Warriors
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 hours ago

Stockton native's golden opportunity leads him to Warriors PA announcer job

Steve Scott, a Stockton native and longtime NBA announcer, became the Golden State Warriors' public address announcer after decades with the Bulls and Knicks.
Arts
fromARTnews.com
12 hours ago

Three Blue-Chip Dealers Join Forces for Pace Di Donna Schrader, Opening in June

Pace, Di Donna, and Schrader are launching Pace Di Donna Schrader Galleries (PDS) on January 1, 2026 to create a collaborative, full-service secondary-market gallery with global reach.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
3 hours ago

First-half woes - Barcelona have conceded 17 goals before half-time in 19 games | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona lead La Liga but recurring defensive lapses, especially conceding early in first halves, threaten consistency and require urgent correction from Hansi Flick.
Real Madrid
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
1 hour ago

Real Madrid plot surprise move for Erik ten Hag's flop at Man United

Real Madrid plan a January loan move for Manchester United flop Antony to boost wide attacking depth, despite Real Betis' reluctance to sell.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 hour ago

Joe Biden to receive top honor at LGBTQ+ leadership conference for his contributions to equality

Joe Biden receives the Chris Abele Impact Award for leading the most inclusive U.S. administration for LGBTQ+ rights amid escalating anti-LGBTQ+ political threats.
Gadgets
fromGadgets 360
5 hours ago

Google Set to Host Android XR Event on December 8: Here's What to Expect

Google will showcase Android XR features for smart glasses and headsets on December 8, highlighting Gemini AI integration and Samsung collaboration.
New York Rangers
fromBlue Seat Blogs
12 hours ago

Rangers recall Brennan Othmann; Adam Edstrom day-to-day with lower body injury - Blue Seat Blogs

Brennan Othmann has been recalled and faces a make-or-break season after limited NHL production and underwhelming AHL numbers.
Mindfulness
fromAllyogatraining
7 hours ago

How Does Yoga Support The Nervous System And Calm Anxiety

Chronic modern stress keeps the autonomic nervous system in prolonged sympathetic activation, and yoga's breath, movement, and mindfulness restore parasympathetic balance and calm.
Marketing
fromDigiday
7 hours ago

Why Carter's new CMO wants more emotional, relatable marketing across channels

Carter's CMO Sarah Crockett shifts marketing toward authentic, nostalgic, budget-conscious messaging emphasizing durable, messy-ready kids' clothing to connect with millennial and Gen Z parents.
Film
fromVulture
11 hours ago

The 2025 Gotham Awards Winners

Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another led nominations and won Best Feature at the 2025 Gotham Awards; Jafar Panahi swept three wins.
Marketing
fromDigiday
7 hours ago

WPP's turbulent 2025: Inside the reorgs, financial woes, and new leadership under Cindy Rose

WPP faces revenue decline, leadership change, major reorganizations, and is betting on AI, consolidation and streamlined operations to recover growth in 2026.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
13 hours ago

Jakob Chychrun has reportedly entered Team Canada's roster conversation for 2026 Winter Olympics

Jakob Chychrun's hot 2025–26 start ranks him among top NHL defensemen and puts him in contention for Team Canada’s 2026 Winter Olympics roster.
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