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Digital life
fromAxios
5 hours ago

Clean your feed: Dodge TikTok's powerful algorithm

TikTok's algorithm learns from viewing behavior rather than explicit likes, and users can reduce its influence by using the Following feed, actively flagging unwanted content, and searching for desired videos.
Digital life
fromFortune
1 hour ago

Gen Z is already nostalgic for TikTok - and the platform is only 6 years old | Fortune

Gen Z users nostalgic for early TikTok express declining loyalty as the platform becomes increasingly commercialized with ads, brands, influencers, and shopping features replacing raw, unfiltered content.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Testing the waters: can pumping chemicals into the ocean help stop global heating?

Ocean alkalinity enhancement uses alkaline chemicals to increase the ocean's natural carbon storage capacity, potentially combating climate change and ocean acidification simultaneously.
Digital life
fromBon Appetit
5 hours ago

I'm So Sick of Screens I Got an Old Fashioned Kitchen Timer

A mechanical kitchen timer offers a screen-free alternative to digital devices, providing a simple, tactile way to manage cooking time without technology.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
17 hours ago

Will Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Shock Humanity?

President Trump's 2026 directive to release government UAP files could fundamentally challenge human worldviews if they confirm nonhuman intelligence, triggering psychological responses ranging from curiosity to existential distress.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
21 hours ago

Chimps' taste for fermented fruit hints at origins of human love of alcohol

Chimpanzees consume alcohol from fermenting fruit, suggesting humans' attraction to alcohol evolved from ancestral primates associating fermented fruit's scent with calorie-dense food sources.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Please Don't Compliment Me on My Weight Loss

Weight loss comments reinforce harmful cultural beliefs and can trigger eating disorder relapse, as praising appearance during illness normalizes disordered behaviors.
Wellness
fromFortune
1 day ago

From thyroid cancer to 40hour fasts: Inside Daymond John's obsession with biohacking and living longer | Fortune

Daymond John adopted biohacking practices including fasting, red-light therapy, and cold plunges after cancer diagnosis, prioritizing longevity and family legacy over vanity.
Wellness
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Free Book Talk w/ Ellen Huet: Wellness Cult Expose (Redwood Room)

Bloomberg journalist Ellen Huet discusses her book about OneTaste, a Bay Area wellness cult led by Nicole Daedone, at an intimate live event in San Francisco's historic Redwood Room.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
5 hours ago

TELUS CEO's Parting Shot: '$2 Billion in AI Revenue by 2028' Is the Number He Wants Investors to Remember

TELUS transformed from a phone company into an AI and healthcare business, with AI revenue projected to grow from $800 million in 2025 to $2 billion by 2028, while TELUS Health explores strategic partnerships for monetization.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Regulator proposals put diversity on subs bench - Kick It Out

Kick It Out criticizes the independent football regulator's initial governance proposals for inadequately addressing equality, diversity, and inclusion in English football.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
4 hours ago

HPE tweaks T&Cs so it can change quotes as RAM prices rise

HPE modified contract terms to allow price adjustments on hardware quotes after issuance due to rising storage and memory costs, while securing long-term component agreements and adopting shorter quote commitment cycles.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 hours ago

Despite concerns of a bubble, CEOs say they are spending big on AI this year

Despite concerns about AI hype, 80% of CEOs plan to allocate at least 5% of capital budgets to AI this year, with cybersecurity spending increasing due to AI-related risks.
UX design
fromInfoWorld
20 hours ago

How generative UI cut our development time from months to weeks

Use fine-tuned LLMs with predefined component libraries and layout patterns to dynamically generate adaptive user interfaces at runtime, eliminating months of manual design work for each use case variation.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
1 day ago

Persuasive Design: Ten Years Later - Smashing Magazine

Persuasive design matured into behavioral design, which aligns product experiences with real human behavior drivers while maintaining ethical standards, moving beyond isolated usability fixes to address underlying behavioral gaps.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Congress must prevent AI surveillance. The Anthropic feud proves it | Ashley Gorski and Patrick Toomey

The Pentagon's conflict with Anthropic over AI safety guardrails reveals how easily advanced AI surveillance systems could be deployed against Americans without congressional oversight or legal restrictions.
UX design
fromMedium
22 hours ago

Stairways to nowhere: why AI makes blueprints matter more than ever

Blueprint clarity must match project stage; customer obsession prevents premature precision and competitor-driven mistakes that create disconnected products.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

Crypto is in its "cloned cell phone" era

1990s cellular fraud cost the industry $650 million annually until carriers implemented authentication systems and law enforcement coordination that dramatically reduced cloning crimes.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
21 hours ago

UK's Shared Services Strategy is entering the danger zone

The UK government's Shared Services Strategy faces legal challenges and implementation risks as it pursues a £1.7 billion consolidation of 17 departments into five cloud-based shared services centers by 2028.
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
17 hours ago

Privacy International's response to the UK Home Office consultation on facial recognition technology

Privacy International advocates for strict safeguards on law enforcement biometric and facial recognition technology use, including prohibitions on live facial recognition, operator-initiated systems, and protest surveillance.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 hours ago

TikTok after the legal fight and why it's coming for Meta's ad dollars

TikTok is strategically targeting independent agencies and competing directly with Meta for advertising dollars following resolution of its legal challenges.
English Premier League
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Relegation fight is priority for Spurs, not Champions League, says Igor Tudor

Tottenham prioritizes Premier League survival over Champions League progression while viewing the Atletico Madrid match as an opportunity to develop tactics and test squad depth.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
6 hours ago

11 Must-Visit Utah Restaurants Featured On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives - Tasting Table

Utah's dining scene features diverse, high-quality restaurants ranging from traditional comfort food to innovative international cuisine, with many establishments gaining national recognition through Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.'
Information security
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

The mystery of a globetrotting iPhone-hacking toolkit

A sophisticated iPhone hacking toolkit called Coruna, likely developed by U.S. military contractor L3Harris, was stolen and used by Russian and Chinese hackers to target victims in Ukraine and China.
Wine
fromTasting Table
3 hours ago

Hidden Valley Ranch Lovers Can Travel Europe This Summer - And Get Paid For It - Tasting Table

Hidden Valley is hiring four ranch dressing enthusiasts as 'ranch-bassadors' to travel Europe for seven weeks, test products with local cuisines, and document their experiences on social media.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
8 hours ago

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber is stepping down. Here's why

Bluesky's founder CEO Jay Graber steps down to become Chief Innovation Officer while the platform seeks an experienced CEO to manage growth with over 40 million users.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
14 hours ago

9 Ways To Stand Out In A Social Media World Full Of Slop

AI-generated slop floods social media, making quality content visibility harder; success requires committing to meaningful, audience-focused content over quantity.
Remote teams
fromInvestopedia
1 day ago

Is $240K Worth the Commute or Is $120K Working at Home the Better Deal? A Closer Look

Remote work at $120K saves hundreds of annual commute hours and eliminates expenses like gas and dining out, while office work at higher salary enables debt repayment, emergency funds, and retirement savings.
Remote teams
fromForbes
9 hours ago

Collaboration Requires Good Tools, But A Lot Else Besides

Organizations must customize collaboration technology to their specific operational needs rather than adopting one-size-fits-all solutions for hybrid work environments.
Remote teams
fromInc
19 hours ago

New Data Shows Millennials and Gen Z Prefer to Work From Home. Here's How to Optimize Their Productivity

Remote work is increasing as younger millennials and Gen Z leaders take managerial roles, requiring teams to develop intrapreneurship skills and entrepreneurial mindsets for successful distributed work.
Wine
fromBon Appetit
16 hours ago

AI Can't Taste. Why Do People Let It Pick Their Wine?

Consulting sommeliers provides superior wine education and personalized guidance compared to AI tools, enhancing both immediate dining experiences and long-term wine knowledge.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 day ago

Meta outlines improved scam protection in Messenger app

Meta's Safe Browsing feature in Messenger protects users from malicious links in DMs using on-device models and an expanded Advanced Browsing Protection with a watchlist of millions of potentially dangerous websites.
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
22 hours ago

Who's a Better Writer: A.I. or Humans? Take Our Quiz.

Artificial intelligence generates writing that readers often prefer to human-authored works in blind tests, challenging assumptions about AI's creative limitations.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
22 hours ago

Millions more people are in the path of rising seas than previously thought

Sea level rise threatens 132 million more people than previously estimated due to underestimated baseline ocean heights in scientific models.
Environment
fromThe Washington Post
22 hours ago

Will there be a super El Nino later this year? Here's what that would mean.

A strong or super El Niño event expected later this year could rival historical records and significantly impact global weather patterns, potentially pushing temperatures to record levels by 2027.
Environment
from91.9 FM WUOT, Your Public Radio Station
17 hours ago

'There are serious risks of sinkholes.' Experts remain cautious of the Boring Company's Nashville project

The Boring Company began drilling a tunnel between downtown Nashville and the airport on state-owned land, bypassing city council approval while raising concerns about environmental impact and limited public transportation benefit.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
9 hours ago

Bulk Up Texas Roadhouse Sides With This Savvy 'Loaded' Request - Tasting Table

Texas Roadhouse side dishes can be customized with loaded toppings like cheese, bacon, sour cream, and marshmallows for an additional $1.29, offering versatile options beyond the famous steaks and rolls.
Wine
fromElite Traveler
1 day ago

The Backyard Spirit Being Used in Michelin-Starred Restaurants

Barney Wilczak produces English eaux de vie from foraged and cultivated fruits, reviving a traditionally European spirit category in England through innovative distillation techniques.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
15 hours ago

Russian government hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp users, Dutch spies warn | TechCrunch

Russian state actors are conducting large-scale phishing campaigns targeting Signal and WhatsApp users, particularly government, military officials, and journalists worldwide, using social engineering rather than malware.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Love Magic Power Danger Bliss by Paul Morley review reappraising Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono was a pioneering avant-garde artist in 1960s downtown New York, creating experimental music and conceptual art before meeting John Lennon, challenging conventional definitions of artistic merit.
Writing
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

There Is No "Right" Way to Write a Song

Jack White avoids autobiographical songwriting, preferring to transform personal experiences into fictional characters rather than directly documenting his own life events.
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