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Digital life
fromAxios
8 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
4 hours 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
4 hours 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
8 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
19 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
1 day 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.
8 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
9 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.
#hpe-pricing-strategy
UX design
fromMedium
30 minutes ago

Leading design teams is easy, but we made it complicated

Design teams struggle to execute and demonstrate value regardless of company size, often joining established products lacking user experience foundations and facing organizational friction.
UX design
fromInfoWorld
23 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
1 day 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.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
11 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
23 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
20 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
6 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
13 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.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 hour ago

Threat Actors Mass-Scan Salesforce Experience Cloud via Modified AuraInspector Tool

Threat actors are exploiting misconfigured Salesforce Experience Cloud sites using a modified AuraInspector tool to extract sensitive data from overly permissive guest user profiles.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 hours ago

CISA Flags SolarWinds, Ivanti, and Workspace One Vulnerabilities as Actively Exploited

CISA added three actively exploited vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog, including critical flaws in SolarWinds Web Help Desk, Omnissa Workspace One UEM, and Ivanti Endpoint Manager, with federal agencies required to patch by mid-to-late March 2026.
Remote teams
fromFortune
3 hours ago

Kevin O'Leary doesn't care if you work from your basement. He just wants to know if you can 'execute' | Fortune

Gen Z workers who deliver results and execute effectively advance faster and earn more, regardless of work location.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
9 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.'
Wine
fromTasting Table
6 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
11 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.
Wine
fromFast Company
2 hours ago

How Willie Nelson's THC beverage became an $80 million business in 1 year

Willie Nelson's THC-infused beverage brand Willie's Remedy+ achieved an $80-million run rate within less than a year of launching, driven by his personal mission to provide a healthier alternative to alcohol.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
2 hours ago

Trump's BLM is going all-in on resource extraction - High Country News

The Trump administration's BLM is prioritizing resource extraction over conservation on 245 million acres of public lands, particularly threatening Oregon's ecologically critical conifer forests and endangered species protections established by the 1995 Northwest Forest Plan.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago

State has fallen significantly behind its targets to decarbonise homes by 2030

Ireland will miss renewable energy targets through 2030 despite baseline achievement in 2024, with projections showing shortfalls in 2025 and 2027 interim goals.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
2 hours ago

Heavily contested pumped hydro-storage project gets federal go-ahead - High Country News

A proposed pumped hydro-energy storage facility near Goldendale, Washington received final federal permit despite destroying sacred Yakama Nation cultural grounds and root-harvesting sites essential to tribal identity and traditions.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
17 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
12 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.
Wine
fromBon Appetit
18 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
1 day 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.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
11 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.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
18 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
1 day 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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