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Digital life
fromThe Drum
2 hours ago

Facebook in fight for teen attention against social media rivals SnapChat and TikTok

Losing teenage users threatens Facebook's future as Instagram struggles to retain early high school audiences amid competition from TikTok and Snapchat.
Wellness
fromGrub Street
6 days ago

My Favorite 'Spa Food' in New York

World Spa in Midwood is a 50,000-square-foot bathhouse with multiple hammams, banyas, pools, paid robe-and-locker entry, dining area, and premium amenities.
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Tired of the wellness industrial complex? Six rules to ditch and what to do instead

Prioritize consistent, varied movement—about 150 minutes weekly of moderate-to-vigorous activity—plus strength and flexibility training; avoid extreme fitness trends and overcomplication.
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The pulmonaut: how James Nestor turned breathing into a 3m copy bestseller

Breath awareness and breathwork can improve health and have gained mass interest during the COVID-19 pandemic; updated findings include indoor CO2 concerns.
Digital life
fromMUO
1 day ago

I turned off these Google settings to improve privacy

Disable Google's Web & App Activity and Location History to reduce extensive tracking of searches, app usage, browsing, YouTube views, and location movements.
Digital life
fromZDNET
15 hours ago

My ultimate Windows keyboard shortcuts guide to give every user type a productivity boost

Mastering Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts significantly increases productivity by reducing clicks, speeding navigation, and providing accessibility benefits across applications.
fromNature
1 week ago

Electrochemical defluorinative Matteson-type homologation - Nature

The Matteson homologation, first developed in 1980, elongates carbon chains by insertion into a C−B bond. 1 This versatile reaction traditionally requires three steps: carbanion formation, nucleophilic addition to organoboron, and a thermo- or Lewis acid-promoted boronate rearrangement. These processes often demand exacting conditions, including cryogenic temperatures and handling of air- and moisture-sensitive reagents. 2,3 Here, we report a Matteson-type homologation which integrates these three transformations into a one-pot electrochemical process.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Scientist Puzzled by "Symmetric Jet Structure" on 3I/ATLAS

3I/ATLAS exhibits a sun-pointing anti-tail and three symmetric rotating jets, consistent with cometary outgassing but prompting speculative artificial-origin claims.
OMG science
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

NASA's upcoming moonshot may let astronauts be the first to lay eyes on parts of the lunar far side that were missed by the Apollo program | Fortune

2026 features renewed human and robotic lunar missions, notable solar eclipses, increased auroral chances, and continued observation of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas as it fades.
Tech industry
fromComputerworld
2 hours ago

Memory shortage threat helps trigger PC buying spree

Global PC shipments rose 9.6% in Q4 2025, but impending memory shortages and soaring DRAM prices threaten sustained growth and will keep PC prices high.
Tech industry
fromAdExchanger
3 hours ago

The Great Metaverse Reversal; Netflix Grows The Catalogue | AdExchanger

The metaverse failed financially, leading Meta to slash Reality Labs spending and pivot toward AI while other tech firms pursue alternative revenue like live sports.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
13 hours ago

Government Database May Be Aiding Trump Administration's Deportation Efforts | KQED

SANDAG's ARJIS database sharing law enforcement data with federal immigration agencies raises privacy concerns and risks undermining local immigrant protections.
UX design
fromMedium
14 hours ago

Figma + ChatGPT =

Tag Figma inside ChatGPT to perform design tasks like instant critiques by linking frames and prompting the Figma plugin directly in chat.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

UPenn faculty condemn Trump administration's demand for lists of Jews'

EEOC demands University of Pennsylvania provide names and personal data of Jewish students, faculty, and staff, prompting legal intervention over privacy and First Amendment harms.
UX design
fromMedium
4 days ago

Turn Your Design Dreams into Reality in 10x

Figma Make plus GitHub-to-code workflows convert detailed Figma designs into hosted, working apps, closing the execution gap between design and development.
UX design
fromMedium
20 hours ago

How can you ensure paying customers don't worsen the new user experience?

Design must balance new-user usability with paying customers' customized needs while prioritizing measurable, tangible outcomes over short-term feature accommodations.
EU data protection
fromExchangewire
18 hours ago

digitalAudience Acquires Rayn.io

digitalAudience acquired Rayn.io to integrate AI-native audience intelligence and strengthen privacy-compliant data and identity infrastructure across European markets.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Auditing, classifying and building a data sovereignty strategy | Computer Weekly

Data sovereignty requires controlling data location and movement, auditing and classifying data, and implementing legal and technical controls to prevent foreign access and ensure compliance.
EU data protection
fromThe Drum
5 days ago

No, I'm not going to opt-in to your email database just because you want me to

Many organisations request GDPR opt-ins but offer vague 'special offers' instead of clear, fair value exchanges for consumers' personal data.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 hour ago

PLUGGYAPE Malware Uses Signal and WhatsApp to Target Ukrainian Defense Forces

Russian-linked Void Blizzard deployed Python backdoor PLUGGYAPE via Signal and WhatsApp charity lures, using PyInstaller executables, base64 paste C2s, WebSocket and MQTT.
Information security
fromTheregister
7 hours ago

Windows info-disclosure 0-day bug gets a fix and CISA alert

A Windows ALPC memory-leak vulnerability (CVE-2026-20805) is actively exploited and requires immediate patching, with U.S. federal agencies mandated to fix by Feb 3.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
6 hours ago

Deploying AI agents is not your typical software launch - 7 lessons from the trenches

Effective AI agent deployment requires deliberate governance, balanced autonomy, revised ROI thinking, and operational practices distinct from traditional software launches.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 hours ago

Goodbye, Outcomes Era? Nah. In 2026, It's Picking Up Steam | AdExchanger

Ad industry is accelerating toward an AI-driven Outcomes Era where major platforms and companies adopt outcome-based advertising and automation.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 hours ago

'Intentionally being cautious': Why the ad industry isn't ready to let AI agents spend ad dollars

LLMs accelerate and automate ad-tech workflows but are intentionally prevented from making final ad-spend decisions due to auction mechanics, measurement limits, and accountability concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours ago

Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

On-device, personalised AI running on smartphones could eventually reduce reliance on large data centres, but most devices currently lack sufficient processing power.
Major League Baseball
fromMarlin Maniac
5 hours ago

Miami Marlins looking all in, and in need of help, after Ryan Weathers trade

The Marlins traded Ryan Weathers to the Yankees for prospects shortly after trading Edward Cabrera, creating immediate rotation uncertainty despite stated 2026 contention plans.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
8 hours ago

Brands Now Have To Convince AI They're Awesome So AI Will Convince You

LLMs increasingly control product discovery and purchase decisions, driving massive AI-referred traffic and higher conversion rates, forcing brands to optimize for AI agents.
#natural-wine
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
8 hours ago

Bourbon Steak New York: A Restaurant That Refuses to Be Predictable - Food & Beverage Magazine

Bourbon Steak New York reinvents the American steakhouse by balancing premium steaks with an equally rigorous seafood program within a refined, Art Deco–inspired setting.
Food & drink
fromGrub Street
3 weeks ago

The Best Lines of 2025

Viral food lines can yield standout dishes: the Chicken Tikka Naanini, Kerala-beef naanini, pikliz-topped Yard Burger, and weekend chicharrón are exceptional.
Privacy technologies
fromGrub Street
1 week ago

Wegmans Is Watching You

Wegmans is using facial recognition at two NYC stores to collect biometric data on entrants for security, retaining images temporarily and flagging persons of interest.
Food & drink
fromGrub Street
2 weeks ago

Where to Eat in January

Kelang in Greenpoint offers cinematic ambiance and expertly executed Hainan-influenced dishes like butter roti, char siu, chewy broad rice noodles, and bak kuh te.
Major League Baseball
fromSun Sentinel
6 hours ago

Marlins trade pitcher Ryan Weathers to Yankees for 4 prospects

The New York Yankees acquired left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins for four prospects to strengthen an injured rotation.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy the follow-up to I'm Glad My Mom Died

A novel portrays a high-school girl enmeshed with a narcissistic mother, exposing generational trauma, identity loss, sexualization, and darkly comic domestic horror.
#global-warming
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking

Reliable, paywall-free journalism and on-the-ground reporting require reader support to inform the public across the political spectrum and investigate issues like reproductive rights and climate change.
Books
fromGameSpot
6 hours ago

Battle Angel Alita Manga Box Set On Sale For Lowest Price In Seven-Year History

Battle Angel Alita Deluxe Edition Series Box Set hardcover six-volume collection is on sale at Amazon for $80, $100 off the original $180 price.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
20 hours ago

What Should We Learn From How Attackers Leveraged AI in 2025?

Attackers focus on proven entry points like supply-chain and phishing while using AI and long-game tactics to scale, automate, and enable one-person operations.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
17 hours ago

Professional v personal: the balancing act of social media

Maintain a professional yet authentic social media presence by establishing a personal tone, following company policies, and leveraging personal connections for career and brand benefits.
#remote-work
fromwww.cnbc.com
17 hours ago
Remote teams

The top 10 companies hiring for hybrid and remote jobs in 2026, according to FlexJobs

Many companies continue hiring remote and hybrid roles, with top categories shifting toward project management, computer/IT, and operations, expanding flexible opportunities.
fromYahoo News
2 days ago
Remote teams

I run one of America's most successful remote work programs and the critics are right. Their solutions are all wrong, though

Investing in in-person experiences and integration support improves remote-worker retention and career outcomes.
fromYahoo News
2 days ago
Remote teams

I run one of America's most successful remote work programs and the critics are right. Their solutions are all wrong, though

Remote teams
fromFortune
15 hours ago

'Hybrid creep' is the latest trick bosses are using to get workers back in the office | Fortune

Employers are gradually shifting hybrid schedules into near full-time office expectations using subtle incentives, social pressure, perks, and visibility-based rewards.
Media industry
fromwww.courant.com
13 hours ago

PBS weekend newscasts shut down due to funding cuts, replaced by single-topic programs

PBS ended its weekend breaking newscasts and will replace them with taped science and foreign-affairs programs after a $1.1 billion federal funding cut to public broadcasting.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
20 hours ago

Think before you post: How to protect your brand on social media - PR Daily

Brands must implement social media harm reduction through clear policies, routine training, and preparedness to prevent posts from creating costly reputational and operational crises.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 day ago

How to disable ACR on your TV (and stop the data tracking once and for all)

Smart TVs use ACR to constantly monitor viewing, collect personal data, and enable advertisers to deliver highly targeted ads funded by billions in ad spending.
#bari-weiss
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago
Media industry

Bari Weiss Helped Cause Tony Dokoupil's Viral Teleprompter Gaffe by Tinkering With Script Minutes Before CBS Debut: NYT

fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago
Media industry

Bari Weiss Helped Cause Tony Dokoupil's Viral Teleprompter Gaffe by Tinkering With Script Minutes Before CBS Debut: NYT

Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
20 hours ago

Signal creator Moxie Marlinspike wants to do for AI what he did for messaging

Confer is an open-source, end-to-end encrypted AI assistant that keeps user data unreadable to platform operators, hackers, law enforcement, or other parties.
Wine
fromTasting Table
19 hours ago

This Potato-Famous State Is Also Producing World-Class Wine - Tasting Table

Idaho produces high-quality wines across diverse grape varieties, with growing vineyard acreage, award recognition, and substantial female winery ownership.
Writing
fromThe Nation
22 hours ago

Fear of Nothing

Childhood fear of the space between One and Zero becomes an existential void filled by household sounds and the sparrow's adamant cry that creates identity.
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
2 days ago

Liverpool's Defensive Crisis: Why Conor Bradley's Injury Leaves Arne Slot No Choice but to Act - Soccer News

Liverpool's title defence is endangered by a right-back crisis after Conor Bradley's injury, with limited viable defensive alternatives unless a decisive transfer is made.
Europe news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

No flag, anthem or parade: An isolated Winter Olympics beckons for Russian athletes

Russian athletes will compete at Milan Cortina as Individual Neutral Athletes, barred from national symbols and anthems while still seeking competitive success.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Snow and ice ground flights and choke highways in parts of Europe

Heavy snow and ice across Europe grounded hundreds of flights, stranded more than 1,000 passengers at Schiphol, and disrupted rail, road and power networks.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 hour ago

Warriors instant analysis: De'Anthony Melton continues scoring tear in rout of Blazers

Warriors recovered from a third-quarter scare, asserted control and beat the Trail Blazers 119-97 as De'Anthony Melton scored 23 and three-pointers powered the victory.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
6 hours ago

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Utah Mammoth - Game #46 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

Maple Leafs must overcome fatigue against rested Utah Mammoth; Matias Maccelli returns, stressing rush offense, power play, special teams, and playing a solid 60.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

'Thank you Coach T': NFL-ers to react to Mike Tomlin's resignation

Mike Tomlin resigned after 19 seasons as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach; players publicly praised his consistent success, preparation, and lasting legacy following the wild-card loss.
Marketing
fromDigiday
3 hours ago

Future of TV Briefing: Brands are spending more to advertise creators' content, making usage rights a focal point

Most creator-marketing spend will go to paid amplification rather than content creation, prompting a need to reevaluate creator compensation and usage-rights deals.
#antoine-semenyo
fromESPN.com
8 hours ago
Manchester City

Brilliant in blue, Man City's Semenyo proving the right man in the right place

fromESPN.com
8 hours ago
Manchester City

Brilliant in blue, Man City's Semenyo proving the right man in the right place

New York City
fromGrub Street
5 days ago

Will New York at Last Get More Street-Vending Permits?

City Council passed bills to raise the food-vendor license cap by 11,000, create a vendor assistance division, and require distribution within five years.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 hour ago

Racing Santander to give Barcelona a guard of honour after Super Cup victory | Barca Universal

Racing Santander will form a guard of honour for Barcelona before their Copa del Rey round-of-16 match to honour Barcelona's Spanish Super Cup victory.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
8 hours ago

Roony Bardghji in-demand but Barcelona refusing to change transfer stance

Barcelona will not loan Roony Bardghji in January; manager Hansi Flick intends to keep him after strong early-season performances.
New York City
fromTheGrio
6 hours ago

'You gon' see the Brooklyn in me': Eric Adams gets into tense argument with woman at Dallas-area airport

Eric Adams had a public airport confrontation; a spokesperson defended him, and his NYC Token cryptocurrency later crashed amid rug-pull accusations.
Mindfulness
fromBustle
3 hours ago

Here's Your Horoscope For Wednesday, January 14

Focus only on what can be controlled today; avoid overpromising or rushing future goals and cultivate an effortless, authentic state to notice personal growth.
Manchester City
fromESPN.com
8 hours ago

Pep rants over VAR on disallowed Semenyo goal

Pep Guardiola demanded an explanation from referees' chief Howard Webb over a prolonged VAR review that disallowed Antoine Semenyo's goal and past VAR failures.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
2 hours ago

Oppo A6x 5G and A6x 4G make a global debut

Oppo launched A6x 5G and A6x 4G phones sharing design and OS but differing in SoC, cameras, battery capacity, colorways, and RAM/storage options.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
3 hours ago

Ethen Frank fuels comeback win with two-goal game against Canadiens: 'He's really come into to his own'

Ethen Frank scored both regulation goals to force overtime, marking his first 10-goal NHL season and providing crucial depth amid Capitals' injuries.
National Hockey League
fromTheLeafsNation
7 hours ago

Leafs lineup notes: Robertson day-to-day, Jarnkrok returns, Hildeby starts vs. Mammoth

Nick Robertson is day-to-day after a lower-body injury and will miss the Mammoth game; Calle Jarnkrok replaces him and Dennis Hildeby will start in goal.
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

The five new gadgets I tried and loved at CES 2026 (that you can buy right now)

Affordable Xreal smartglasses ($449) and the $280 DuRoBo Krono e-reader showcase improved displays, comfort, and physical controls for immersive, travel-friendly personal devices.
Marketing
fromDigiday
3 hours ago

The case for and against influencer-led Super Bowl ads

A-list celebrities continue to dominate Super Bowl ads because mass reach and recognizability justify high-cost 30-second spots, while creators focus on social and experiential activations.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

Conservative Californians ask SCOTUS to allow forced outing of transgender students

A legal appeal asks the U.S. Supreme Court to let school officials notify parents of a student's transgender identity, chosen name, and pronouns without student consent.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
6 hours ago

Supervisor Alan Wong Fails to Get His Ballot Measure to Bring Cars Back to the Great Highway

Alan Wong failed to secure four supervisor signatures by January 13, preventing his June 2 ballot measure to reopen the Great Highway to cars.
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