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#global-internet-trends

European startups

I've lived in China for over 10 years and saw the OpenClaw craze unfold. The West needs to keep up.

Artificial intelligence

The idea that the internet is built for people is crumbling. That has huge implications for your business

fromComputerworld

Silicon Valley

Reporter's notebook: In Nepal and Sri Lanka, AI boom brings hope

frommarginalia.nu

1 month ago

Artificial intelligence

AI makes you boring

fromwww.bbc.com

14 hours ago

London startup

Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?

fromwww.businessinsider.com

UK businesses must face up to AI threat, says government | Computer Weekly

AI models are rapidly advancing in discovering and exploiting software vulnerabilities, necessitating urgent attention from business leaders.

European startups

I've lived in China for over 10 years and saw the OpenClaw craze unfold. The West needs to keep up.

AI tools like OpenClaw are transforming small businesses in China, supported by government initiatives and a growing microeconomy.

The idea that the internet is built for people is crumbling. That has huge implications for your business

The internet is evolving to accommodate software agents that act on behalf of users, changing how websites are designed and interacted with.

Silicon Valley

fromComputerworld

Reporter's notebook: In Nepal and Sri Lanka, AI boom brings hope

AI is fostering economic optimism and empowerment in developing countries like Sri Lanka and Nepal.

frommarginalia.nu

1 month ago

AI makes you boring

AI-aided development leads to less original thinking and boring projects, diminishing the quality of programming discussions.

London startup

fromwww.bbc.com

14 hours ago

Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?

Digital Richard is an AI twin that assists Richard Skellett in business and personal decision-making, serving as a model for digital twins at Bloor Research.

UK businesses must face up to AI threat, says government | Computer Weekly

AI models are rapidly advancing in discovering and exploiting software vulnerabilities, necessitating urgent attention from business leaders.

'No one knew I was in a different time zone': The workers who travel, play tennis, and do chores on the clock

Soft off days allow employees to manage personal tasks during work hours, promoting work-life balance despite employer concerns.

Data science

1 hour ago

Synthetic research is a promise with a catch | MarTech

Economic pressure for quick research results conflicts with the scientific demand for rigor, leading to potential biases in synthetic data outputs.

Why Remote Job Postings Are The New Ghost Jobs

Remote job postings often mislead applicants, with many listings being ghost jobs that do not lead to actual hiring.

fromFinanceBuzz

Careers

10 Remote Entry-Level Jobs That Pay at Least $30 an Hour

fromiHeart

Remote teams

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | iHeart

fromThe Bobby Bones Show

Remote teams

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | The Bobby Bones Show

How To Lead A Workforce That Doesn't Stay In One Place

Work has evolved beyond remote to a fluid, untethered model requiring organizations to support employee mobility effectively.

Remote Jobs Just Surged 20%, New Data Reveals. Is WFH Making A Comeback?

Remote job listings increased by 20% in Q4 2025, indicating a resilient trend in remote work despite RTO mandates.

22 hours ago

Why Remote Job Postings Are The New Ghost Jobs

Remote job postings often mislead applicants, with many listings being ghost jobs that do not lead to actual hiring.

fromFinanceBuzz

10 Remote Entry-Level Jobs That Pay at Least $30 an Hour

Entry-level remote roles are available across various fields, offering at least $30 per hour, regardless of academic or professional background.

fromiHeart

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | iHeart

Younger remote workers face higher loneliness rates, prompting calls for structured social opportunities from employers.

fromThe Bobby Bones Show

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | The Bobby Bones Show

Younger remote workers face higher loneliness rates, prompting calls for structured social opportunities from employers.

How To Lead A Workforce That Doesn't Stay In One Place

Work has evolved beyond remote to a fluid, untethered model requiring organizations to support employee mobility effectively.

Remote Jobs Just Surged 20%, New Data Reveals. Is WFH Making A Comeback?

Remote job listings increased by 20% in Q4 2025, indicating a resilient trend in remote work despite RTO mandates.

Business intelligence

The Agentic Shift: Key Takeaways from IDC Directions 2026

Business intelligence

AI deployment in networks is stalling as pressure on infrastructure mounts

AI adoption in network environments is slower than expected, with increasing infrastructure demands and significant challenges in deployment and integration.

From legacy processes to AI-native work

Integrating AI into organizations requires a new orchestration model that balances technology with human roles and behaviors.

Most of you are rejecting AI. The data shows you're running out of time | Fortune

A significant majority of workers are avoiding AI tools despite expectations for AI integration in financial applications.

AI search adoption splits along income lines | MarTech

AI search adoption varies significantly by household income, revealing a growing digital inequality in access to information and decision-making tools.

Business intelligence

fromNew Relic

The Agentic Shift: Key Takeaways from IDC Directions 2026

The focus has shifted from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, emphasizing the importance of agentic observability in the evolving agent economy.

Business intelligence

AI deployment in networks is stalling as pressure on infrastructure mounts

AI adoption in network environments is slower than expected, with increasing infrastructure demands and significant challenges in deployment and integration.

From legacy processes to AI-native work

Integrating AI into organizations requires a new orchestration model that balances technology with human roles and behaviors.

Most of you are rejecting AI. The data shows you're running out of time | Fortune

A significant majority of workers are avoiding AI tools despite expectations for AI integration in financial applications.

AI search adoption splits along income lines | MarTech

AI search adoption varies significantly by household income, revealing a growing digital inequality in access to information and decision-making tools.

Speed at Scale: Optimizing the Largest CX Platform Out There

Optimizing performance in customer experience platforms involves addressing challenges rather than focusing solely on the latest technologies.

Media industry

fromAdExchanger

8 hours ago

Hot Take: YouTube Shouldn't Rely On Creators To Convince Brands It's TV | AdExchanger

YouTube aims to position itself as a television alternative to attract larger advertising budgets.

Marketing

fromDigiday

Future of Marketing Briefing: Why brand builders are back in fashion

CPG companies are shifting focus from performance marketers to brand builders in their hiring practices.

fromArs Technica

2 hours ago

Recent advances push Big Tech closer to the Q-Day danger zone

Organizations are transitioning to new algorithms to replace RSA and elliptic curves due to vulnerabilities exposed by quantum computing threats.

SF LGBT

fromWIRED

3 hours ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.

3 hours ago

AI, energy, and the new rules of cloud sustainability competition | Computer Weekly

Cloud providers offer sustainability metrics, but lack standardization makes it difficult for enterprises to compare workloads effectively.

11 hours ago

Google: IPv6 carried half of internet traffic for one day

On March 28th, 50.1 percent of the traffic the company detected used IPv6, up from 46.33 percent a year earlier. Google's data records plenty of days over the last year when IPv6 carried over 49.5 percent of traffic, and a slow climb towards greater prevalence of traffic using the protocol.

Digital life

EU data protection

fromSecurityWeek

7 hours ago

53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in 21 countries coordinated to disrupt DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and the takedown of numerous domains.

#social-media

Social media marketing

fromPsychology Today

15 hours ago

Why Are We So Dependent on Social Media?

Social media's addictive design and users' need for identity and community contribute to deep dependence on these platforms.

Digital life

Brits are falling out of love with the internet

British adults are less active on social media, with fewer believing benefits outweigh risks, leading to increased passivity online.

Social media marketing

fromPsychology Today

15 hours ago

Why Are We So Dependent on Social Media?

Social media's addictive design and users' need for identity and community contribute to deep dependence on these platforms.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Brits are falling out of love with the internet

British adults are less active on social media, with fewer believing benefits outweigh risks, leading to increased passivity online.

Everything we like is a psyop | TechCrunch

Geese's rise in popularity is attributed to strategic marketing efforts rather than purely musical merit.

SF politics

Data center executives fret over the industry's increasingly toxic public image

The data center industry faces backlash over environmental and economic concerns, threatening major projects and requiring better public relations efforts.

Software development

23 hours ago

Scale sets edge platform's software ever more free from hardware constraints

Scale Computing is reducing hardware requirements for its software, allowing more flexibility for partners and customers in choosing hardware platforms.

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

Online Community Development

Thought Leader Q&A: Exploring The Future Of Workplace Learning In The Age Of AI With Dimitris Tolis

AI in learning can lead to content mediocrity and hinder meaningful learning experiences.

fromTNW | Opinion

18 hours ago

Trusti explores human-centered recommendations in digital platforms

Digital platforms have transformed decision-making by providing access to reviews, which significantly influence consumer choices.

#privacy

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Privacy technologies

How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It)

fromMIT Technology Review

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Building trust in the AI era with privacy-led UX

Well-designed consent experiences enhance trust and business performance, evolving privacy into an ongoing relationship rather than a one-time transaction.

Privacy technologies

How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It)

Push notifications can reveal personal information, and both Apple and Google have restrictions on sharing this data with law enforcement.

fromMIT Technology Review

Building trust in the AI era with privacy-led UX

Well-designed consent experiences enhance trust and business performance, evolving privacy into an ongoing relationship rather than a one-time transaction.

more#privacy

Healthcare

Interview: Bernard Seiser, vice-president of digital, data and IT, AOP Health | Computer Weekly

AOP Health is focused on digital transformation to meet patient needs and improve organizational efficiency.

#cybersecurity

Privacy professionals

fromThe Hacker News

Hidden Passenger? How Taboola Routes Logged-In Banking Sessions to Temu

A bank's Taboola pixel redirected users to a Temu tracking endpoint without consent or security controls detecting the violation.

from24/7 Wall St.

Why Cybersecurity Stocks Look Built for the Next Big Spending Cycle

Cybersecurity firms like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks are poised for growth amid rising cyber threats and the emergence of advanced AI technologies.

Privacy professionals

fromThe Hacker News

Hidden Passenger? How Taboola Routes Logged-In Banking Sessions to Temu

A bank's Taboola pixel redirected users to a Temu tracking endpoint without consent or security controls detecting the violation.

from24/7 Wall St.

Why Cybersecurity Stocks Look Built for the Next Big Spending Cycle

Cybersecurity firms like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks are poised for growth amid rising cyber threats and the emergence of advanced AI technologies.

Netflix embraces vertical video with major mobile app update

Netflix will launch a redesigned mobile app with a vertical video feed at the end of April 2026.

fromCNET

16 hours ago

Netflix Is Introducing Vertical Video to Mobile App This Month

Netflix will introduce vertical video feeds to its mobile app by the end of April to enhance user engagement.

fromThe Verge

17 hours ago

Netflix embraces vertical video with major mobile app update

Netflix will launch a redesigned mobile app with a vertical video feed at the end of April 2026.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

fromCNET

16 hours ago

Netflix Is Introducing Vertical Video to Mobile App This Month

Netflix will introduce vertical video feeds to its mobile app by the end of April to enhance user engagement.

more#netflix

Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise of Network Shutdowns

In 2024 alone, authorities imposed 304 internet shutdowns across 54 countries - the highest number ever recorded. This reflects a growing trend of governments treating connectivity as a weapon.

World politics

E-Commerce

fromwww.cnbc.com

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce's fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit

Amazon and Flipkart invest heavily in India's growing ecommerce market despite only 30% of the population shopping online.

22 hours ago

How Online Fitness Coaching Saves You Time and Money

Online fitness coaching saves time by eliminating the need to commute to a gym. Workouts are accessible anytime and anywhere, allowing exercise to fit into your schedule.

Alternative medicine

Relationships

fromwww.theguardian.com

22 hours ago

My friend keeps sending me unsettling social media videos. How do I tell her to stop? | Leading questions

Friendship dynamics can shift when communication preferences are not respected, leading to feelings of disconnect.

Fundraising

fromThedrum

Nottingham Digital Summit

Nottingham Digital Summit is a free digital marketing conference on June 21, supporting homelessness charity Framework.

UK politics

fromHarvard Business Review

UK told its Big Tech habit is now a national security risk

Britain's reliance on US Big Tech poses national security risks and economic challenges due to control over critical infrastructure.

Startup companies

The Challenges of Scaling a Technology for Social Good

Access to safe sanitation is critical for over three billion people, impacting public health, gender equity, and economic development.

Education

fromWIRED

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.

Deliverability

fromenglish.elpais.com

Only 13% of emails are written by people, and more than half end up in the spam folder: This isn't a technical detail; it's a structural change'

Email is increasingly dominated by automated systems, with 87% of traffic generated by them, leading to declining effectiveness and user engagement.

Cars

fromAxios

Mobility's new Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber

Autonomous driving technology is operational, with companies like Waymo, Tesla, and Uber leading the way in scaling networks.

The only technology that died more times than VR is AI

Neal Stephenson argues that the metaverse is dead, particularly in light of the failure of Meta's Horizon Worlds, which raises significant concerns about the future of virtual reality.

Wearables

fromNature

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.

Higher education

Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword - it's the future

European governments and companies are prioritizing digital sovereignty due to concerns over US control and dependency.

The digital sovereignty dilemma is a false choice - here's how enterprises can have both | Fortune

Organizations must ensure digital sovereignty by balancing local control with global technology access to remain resilient and competitive.

Europe politics

Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword - it's the future

European governments and companies are prioritizing digital sovereignty due to concerns over US control and dependency.

The digital sovereignty dilemma is a false choice - here's how enterprises can have both | Fortune

Organizations must ensure digital sovereignty by balancing local control with global technology access to remain resilient and competitive.

more#digital-sovereignty

Bootstrapping

fromInc

4 Must-Have Skills Every Nomadic Founder Needs to Build a Successful Online Business

Skills development is crucial for nomadic founders to achieve independence and optimize business growth.

Reclaiming the power of the story - fueled by data and AI | MarTech

Marketing teams can enhance storytelling and authenticity by integrating AI without sacrificing human connection.

Marketing

fromThe Drum

New year's resolutions - How the marketing industry can change its ways in 2026

Marketers must be bolder, braver, and more imaginative to enhance their impact by 2026.

1 hour ago

Reclaiming the power of the story - fueled by data and AI | MarTech

Marketing teams can enhance storytelling and authenticity by integrating AI without sacrificing human connection.

Marketing

fromThe Drum

New year's resolutions - How the marketing industry can change its ways in 2026

Marketers must be bolder, braver, and more imaginative to enhance their impact by 2026.

AI is finally delivering productivity - for remote employees

The key to productivity with AI lies in the freedom to use it effectively, not just the technology itself.

fromInfoWorld

4 hours ago

When cloud giants neglect resilience

Cloud outages highlight reliability issues as providers prioritize cost-cutting over service stability, raising questions about acceptable levels of unreliability.

fromwww.theguardian.com

How do I end a call?': the elderly Japanese people determined to master smartphones

Older residents in Tokyo are learning to use smartphones to avoid digital isolation as 3G networks are phased out.

Barcelona

fromeuronews

Which countries are the UK's digital nomads moving to?

UK remote workers are increasingly relocating abroad for better living conditions and work-life balance amid the cost of living crisis.

Software development

fromInfoWorld

fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda

Mastering the dull reality of sexy AI

The gap in enterprise AI lies in building effective systems for retrieval, evaluation, memory, and governance, not just access to models.

Media industry

The expanding digital entertainment economy in the United States | East Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda

The entertainment and media industry is projected to exceed $3.5 trillion in revenue by 2029, driven by digital entertainment growth.

Data science

fromMedium

23 hours ago

Is the Data Scientist Role Dead? No, it's Transforming

The data scientist role is evolving, not disappearing, as organizations demand broader skills and system-oriented thinking.

Social media marketing

fromPew Research Center

Teens' Experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat | Pew Research Center

Teens' experiences and views on social media vary significantly across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.

Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon are squeezing India's quick commerce startups | TechCrunch

India's quick commerce market is rapidly growing, with Flipkart expanding its dark store network amid intense competition and profitability challenges.

fromExchangewire

Speed, Data, and the Great Consolidation: What's Powering MENA's Quick Commerce?

Quick commerce in MENA has rapidly evolved into a necessity, driven by high smartphone usage and cashless payment adoption.

E-Commerce

fromTechCrunch

Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon are squeezing India's quick commerce startups | TechCrunch

India's quick commerce market is rapidly growing, with Flipkart expanding its dark store network amid intense competition and profitability challenges.

fromExchangewire

Speed, Data, and the Great Consolidation: What's Powering MENA's Quick Commerce?

Quick commerce in MENA has rapidly evolved into a necessity, driven by high smartphone usage and cashless payment adoption.

more#quick-commerce

#artificial-intelligence

Careers

To thrive in the age of AI, don't reinvent yourself. Try this instead

Integration of diverse skills will be crucial for future leadership in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

fromDigiday

Why marketing is now the operating system for growth

Artificial intelligence is transforming marketing into a central growth engine, influencing brand perception for both humans and automated systems.

To thrive in the age of AI, don't reinvent yourself. Try this instead

Integration of diverse skills will be crucial for future leadership in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

fromDigiday

more#artificial-intelligence

Why marketing is now the operating system for growth

Artificial intelligence is transforming marketing into a central growth engine, influencing brand perception for both humans and automated systems.

fromTechCrunch

20 hours ago

It's not just you - Bluesky is (sorta) down | TechCrunch

Bluesky's website and app are experiencing service interruptions due to a denial-of-service attack.

Meet the millennial and Gen Z 'attention activists' who are trying desperately to unplug from their phones | Fortune

A movement is emerging among millennials and Gen Z to reduce screen time and promote real-life interactions over digital distractions.

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.

Media industry

fromNieman Lab

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.

London startup

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.

fromTechCrunch

AI traffic to US retailers rose 393% in Q1, and it's boosting their revenue too | TechCrunch

AI traffic to U.S. retailers' websites surged by 269% in March, with AI visitors converting better and driving higher revenue per visit.

fromThe Queen Zone

More U.S. workers are completely abandoning the traditional 9-to-5: Here are 12 reasons why

The traditional 9-to-5 work model is being replaced by flexible schedules that prioritize work-life balance and mental health.

fromFuturism

Usually, Young People Embrace New Technology. Gen Z's Attitude Toward AI Should Worry the Entire Tech Industry

Gen Z shows significant skepticism towards AI, with many believing its risks outweigh benefits and fearing it hampers learning.

The corporate skills that prepare you for solopreneur life

Corporate skills like project management and stakeholder management are valuable for solopreneurs transitioning from corporate careers.

fromThedrum

3 weeks ago

Online marketing

Securing the Future of the Internet: How Collaborative Marketing can Help

Ad blocking technology is growing, prompting a need for marketers to evolve their strategies to engage consumers meaningfully.

fromThedrum

20 hours ago

LEADING INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS SUPPORT NEW CONNECTED TV INITIATIVE IN EUROPE

The European Connected TV Initiative aims to explore and unlock the potential of CTVs in Europe through industry collaboration.

fromAP News

A small but growing movement wants you to put down your phone

A movement is emerging encouraging people to disconnect from their phones and engage in offline gatherings.

Networks that brought us here won't carry us into AI future

Network infrastructure must evolve to support the demands of agentic AI, making a refresh a strategic necessity for organizations.

fromThe Hacker News

Analysis of 216M Security Findings Shows a 4x Increase In Critical Risk (2026 Report)

Critical risk findings surged by nearly 400% amid a 52% increase in raw alert volume, driven by AI-assisted development.

AI's impact on early-career marketers is reaching a crisis point | MarTech

AI is predicted to significantly reduce entry-level white-collar jobs, impacting early-career marketers the most.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

How London agencies are using AI to compete globally - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London's advertising agencies are leveraging advanced AI to enhance creativity and performance, surpassing global competitors in 2026.

fromwww.dw.com

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.

fromRemotive Blog

How to Land a Remote Job in 2026

Remote hiring has shifted from a competition problem to a credibility problem, complicating the hiring process for candidates.

fromInc

Meta Is On Track to Beat Google as the World's Top Ad Platform-Because It Mastered 3 Digital Media Principles

Meta is projected to surpass Google in global digital advertising revenue by 2026, marking a significant shift in the industry.

fromWIRED

AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources

Nvidia faces potential competition as startups like Wafer optimize AI code for various chips, challenging its dominance in AI hardware.

fromwww.wanderwithjo.com

The Digital Nomad's Guide to Online Entertainment: What Works in the UK

Understanding the digital landscape in the UK is crucial for travelers, as many apps and services differ from other regions.

3 AI shifts reshaping market research | MarTech

AI is transforming market research by evolving from a tool for tasks to a collaborative research environment that enhances data-driven insights.