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Wellness
fromArchitectural Digest
8 months ago

Sink Into Slumber With One of the Best Soft Mattresses

Soft mattresses offer plush comfort while maintaining spinal alignment, pressure relief, edge support, motion isolation, and durability across all-foam and hybrid constructions.
Digital life
fromHer Campus
5 hours ago

It's the Feeling, Not the Clothes: Nostalgia for 2016

Many people nostalgically long for 2016's simpler social media culture and sense of peace before political upheaval, the COVID-19 pandemic, and widespread generative AI.
Digital life
fromInfoWorld
19 hours ago

Windows PCs fade away

Personal PC ownership is being replaced by cloud-subscription models and AI-managed systems, reducing user control and shifting agency to cloud providers.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says people who prefer texting over phone calls aren't antisocial-they typically have these 8 unique strengths - Silicon Canals

People who prefer texting often have strengths—thoughtful communication, boundary-setting, clearer expression, improved work and lower anxiety—rather than being antisocial.
OMG science
fromNature
3 days ago

Regulatory grammar in human promoters uncovered by MPRA-based deep learning - Nature

Massively parallel reporter assays provide cell-type-specific causal training data enabling more direct inference of DNA sequence effects on promoter activity than epigenomic maps.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Is It Better to Learn a Second Language as a Child or Adult?

Children gain pronunciation and implicit-learning advantages, while adults offer stronger explicit learning strategies and cognitive control for successful second-language acquisition.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Divided Brain: How Two Halves Create One Mind

Brain hemispheres are structurally and functionally specialized yet continuously communicate via the corpus callosum, with contralateral control enhancing perceptual and motor efficiency.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
5 months ago

Google Escapes Major Antitrust Penalties, Retains Control of Chrome and Android

Google retained control of Chrome and Android while the court banned exclusive search deals, required limited index sharing, and restricted certain app-store tie-ins.
UX design
fromblog.logrocket.com
12 hours ago

Linear vs. non-linear design: Which is better and when? - LogRocket Blog

Linear-style UIs preserve contrast, affordances, and clear structure while meeting WCAG 2.2 across light, dark, and high-contrast modes.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
11 hours ago

Four AI giants plan capex bigger than Israel's GDP

Four major tech companies plan roughly $635 billion in capex this year, primarily for datacenters and AI infrastructure.
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
19 hours ago

AWS prepares to invest $200 billion in AI infrastructure by 2026

Amazon will invest about $200 billion by 2026, primarily in AWS, expanding data-center capacity to meet structurally higher AI-driven compute demand.
UX design
fromMedium
16 hours ago

The return of the intuitive designer in the age of AI

Intuition in design emerges from implicit expertise and unconscious pattern recognition, enabling rapid, elegant, user-centred, and buildable solutions that distinguish great designers.
UX design
fromEntrepreneur
10 hours ago

The Design Mistake That's Quietly Weakening Your Brand

Good design reduces cognitive load, signals clarity and reliability, aligns organizational thinking, accelerates decisions, and prevents user confusion to improve conversion, retention, and adoption.
EU data protection
fromArs Technica
14 hours ago

EU says TikTok needs to drop "addictive design"

EU regulators flagged preliminary findings against TikTok amid data, ownership, ad-practice and youth-safety concerns, and TikTok strongly denied the allegations.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
16 hours ago

TikTok's infinite scroll is too addictive, say EU regulators

EU regulators preliminarily found TikTok's addictive features may breach the Digital Services Act, risking major fines and required design changes.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

A Victorian school teacher was applying for heaps of rentals' online then someone accessed his bank account

Over-collection of renters' personal data by online leasing platforms enables identity theft and unauthorized access to financial and superannuation accounts.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
11 hours ago

Senator, who has repeatedly warned about secret U.S. government surveillance, sounds new alarm over 'CIA activities' | TechCrunch

Sen. Ron Wyden, with access to classified intelligence, expressed deep concerns about CIA activities, highlighting secrecy, oversight limits, and a contentious agency response.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
15 hours ago

Why burglars target homes with this specific feature that millions of seniors have in their front yard - Silicon Canals

Overgrown hedges and dense front-yard foliage provide concealment that increases burglary risk, particularly for older homeowners.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
4 months ago

Security Breaches Found in AI-Powered Repair Tool Wondershare RepairIt

Wondershare RepairIt stored user files unencrypted in cloud storage and hardcoded permissive access tokens, enabling attackers to tamper AI models and execute supply chain attacks.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
4 months ago

Google Launches New Server to Supercharge AI Agents

Data Commons MCP Server enables AI agents to access public datasets via the Model Context Protocol, reducing hallucinations and accelerating development of data-rich agent applications.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
4 hours ago

Why Brands Are Paying Creators Six Figures To Run Their Social Media

Brands are hiring creators as full-time staff to produce authentic, consistent social content, gaining owned audiences and high engagement beyond one-off influencer campaigns.
Books
fromPublishersWeekly.com
1 day ago

WI2026: PW Talks with Xochitl Gonzalez

A gender-swapped retelling of The Great Gatsby set in 2007 Fort Greene centers a Puerto Rican woman narrator confronting class, desire, and social spectacle.
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
4 hours ago

ChatGPT's New Internet Browser Can Run 80% of a 1-Person Business - No Tech Skills Required

OpenAI's Atlas browser automates research, planning, and execution to save solopreneurs 40+ hours weekly and scale revenue with plug-and-play workflows.
fromZacks
3 hours ago

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Food & drink
fromTasting Table
5 hours ago

This Frozen Korean Treat At Costco Is (Almost) Too Cute To Eat - Tasting Table

Binggrae Samanco fish-shaped frozen dairy desserts are now available at Costco in a 12-count variety pack featuring strawberry, red bean, and chocolate flavors.
Major League Baseball
fromDodgers Nation
5 hours ago

Former Dodger Outfielder Convicted of Lying to Federal Investigators

Yasiel Puig was found guilty of obstructing justice and lying to federal investigators over illegal sports betting while still playing professional baseball.
Environment
fromTravel + Leisure
2 hours ago

This New Costa Rican Hotel Has 7 Villas, 139 Acres of Rainforest, and Volcanic Landscapes-and We Were the First to Stay

Origins Astral is a luxury rainforest lodge in Costa Rica that integrates local craftsmanship, Maleku cultural motifs, planetary-themed villas, and abundant wildlife across 139 acres.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
17 hours ago

Boots CMO Pete Markey to discuss its pioneering journey into retail media

Retail media is rapidly expanding into a $100bn global market, with retailers using first-party data to target and measure ad campaigns tied to sales.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
9 hours ago

How can marketers build their technology stack?

Choose marketing technology based on customer-centric objectives, track and measure cross-channel touchpoints, and use appropriate metrics to understand buyer behavior and campaign impact.
Social media marketing
fromUschamber
1 week ago

Social Media Secrets From Five Travel Brands

Successful travel marketing uses storytelling, community, visuals, user-generated content, surprise experiences, and microinfluencers to drive engagement and convert followers into loyal travelers.
#remote-work
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
17 hours ago

The Chipotle Effect: Why now is the time to re-examine your social media policy

Overbroad corporate social media bans can violate labor law and harm employer branding while employees increasingly share and advocate about their employers online.
Food & drink
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 hours ago

Video: Restaurant Review: Maze

Maze presents a unique Hawaiian-Asian cuisine blending native Hawaiian traditions and diverse Asian influences into inventive, opulent dishes and thoughtful small plates.
Writing
fromSilicon Canals
14 hours ago

7 things people do when telling stories that make others tune out immediately without realizing it - Silicon Canals

Storytellers often lose listeners by burying the lead, offering excessive setup, and failing to consider how their words land with the audience.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
16 hours ago

How to disable ACR on your TV (and all the privacy risks it negates in the process)

Smart TVs use ACR to continuously track and transmit viewing data for targeted advertising, risking user privacy.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Gas, power and AI's role in the new age of energy addition

Global energy demand is accelerating, driven by AI, data centres, electrification, and population growth, prompting energy companies to expand into international energy and boost LNG.
Food & drink
fromTravel + Leisure
17 hours ago

This Charming New England Coastal Town Is the Perfect Year-round Getaway-With Great Restaurants and Chic New Hotels

Mystic, Connecticut is evolving from a classic seafaring town into a boutique-luxury destination with design-forward hotels and elevated seafood-focused dining.
Environment
fromNature
1 day ago

Super-sniffer aeroplane finds oil fields' hidden emissions

Airborne measurements reveal methane emissions from US oil and gas regions up to five times higher than company reports to regulators.
Wine
fromCN Traveller
17 hours ago

In the Maldives, Champagne house Ruinart and contemporary artist Liu Bolin collaborated on a thought-provoking live piece

Maison Ruinart commissioned Liu Bolin for a Maldives residency to merge the islands' natural beauty with a commitment to sustainability through art.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
7 hours ago

Are There Linguistic Conspiracy Theories?

False etymologies are invented word histories that spread virally and persist like urban legends and conspiracy theories.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,442

Russian attacks continue to degrade Ukraine's energy infrastructure and cause civilian casualties while frontline control remains contested and Ukraine reports heavy military losses.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'Relegation a blessing' but issues remain - Cardiff's reset

Cardiff City have been revitalized by relegation, now top of League One, playing exciting football under Brian Barry-Murphy with emerging young Welsh players.
Writing
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

Two Poems | The Walrus

A widow keeps her late husband's underpants as haunting, domestic relics while a ghostly presence from him recedes as she starts intimacy with someone new.
Wine
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

International White Wine Festival returns to Anderson Valley

Anderson Valley hosts an International White Wine Festival Feb. 14-15 featuring over 40 white and sparkling wine producers, tastings, and special winery events.
Wine
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
2 days ago

International White Wine Festival returns to Anderson Valley

International White Wine Festival returns to Anderson Valley Feb. 14–15 with over 40 producers showcasing Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay and international white and sparkling wines.
Europe news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 week ago

Russian State TV Host, Famed Ballet Dancer Hit By New EU Sanctions

The EU imposed sanctions on prominent Russian state TV figures and other pro-Kremlin individuals under measures addressing Russia's destabilizing activities, including asset freezes and visa bans.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Tymoshenko vs Zelenskyy: Political clash over graft rocks wartime Ukraine

Yulia Tymoshenko faces bribery charges and is accused of obstructing cabinet appointments, clashing with President Zelenskyy and potentially weakening wartime governance.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

Your Android phone feeling slow? My 4-step refresh routine works wonders every time

Free up storage and uninstall unused apps to improve an old Android phone's speed without rooting.
#emo
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
5 hours ago

Barcelona vs Mallorca, La Liga: Preview

Barcelona aim to extend their winning streak and widen the La Liga lead at home against relegation-threatened Mallorca despite multiple key absences.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 hours ago

Oakland extends grace period for Sunday parking citations until April 12

Oakland extended the Sunday parking-payment grace period until April 12, 2026; enforcement will issue warnings instead of citations for now.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 hours ago

Mariah Carey, coffee makers and other highlights from the Olympic opening ceremony

The Milan opening ceremony blended live spectacle across multiple Italian venues with televised segments, visible backstage activity, and extensive volunteer choreography.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
5 hours ago

Atletico Madrid lose Pablo Barrios to injury ahead of Copa del Rey semi-final vs Barcelona

Pablo Barrios will miss the Copa del Rey first leg and multiple matches after suffering a right-thigh muscle injury, forcing Atlético to seek midfield replacements.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 hours ago

Marketing at millennials won't save your tired brand

Successful brands prioritize consumer-centric strategies over chasing generational stereotypes like millennials, focusing on customer needs to win online.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
4 hours ago

What caused the massive Bitcoin crash? Clues point to a blow-up at Hong Kong hedge funds | Fortune

High-leverage Hong Kong hedge fund IBIT call-option bets funded with Yen carry trades likely liquidated, forcing IBIT selling and causing a sharp Bitcoin crash.
LGBT
fromQueerty
6 hours ago

Guys over 40 offer advice to men in their 20s in the most wholesome viral thread - Queerty

Build strong friendships, prioritize health and community involvement, avoid toxic people and risky behaviors, and be authentically yourself.
#school-closure
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
4 hours ago

Oppo K14 is on the way too, certification reveals

Oppo will launch a vanilla K14 (model CPH2869) internationally, alongside the K14x (CPH2871) and upcoming China-only K14 Turbo and Turbo Pro.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
4 hours ago

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Kalshi as shareholder

Giannis Antetokounmpo became a Kalshi shareholder, joining as the first basketball star and agreeing to marketing and live-event roles while barred from trading NBA markets.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

Are your Bluetooth devices missing these key features? Here's why - and who to blame

Bluetooth 6.2 adds capabilities, but manufacturers choose which features to implement, so advertised Bluetooth versions do not guarantee feature availability.
Film
fromsfist.com
5 hours ago

Indiefest Brings SF's Weird Al' Yankovic-Themed Burlesque Documentary to the Roxie Screen on Saturday

A Weird Al–themed burlesque documentary premieres at Indiefest's West Coast screening in San Francisco with live Tight & Nerdy performances and a post-screening Q&A.
Film
fromVulture
6 hours ago

Who Should Win the First Ever Casting Oscar?

The Academy added an Achievement in Casting Oscar, with inaugural nominees all Best Picture contenders and emphasis on discoveries, non-professionals, and specialized casting challenges.
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