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Digital life
fromAxios
16 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
12 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.
Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
3 hours ago

Wellness Gurus Are Failing - Who Should Your Trust?

The wellness industry relies on hope and marketing rather than evidence, creating opportunities for personalities to exploit vulnerable people seeking health solutions.
Digital life
fromMail Online
5 hours ago

What's YOUR Online Language? There are 5 internet styles - take test

Five distinct 'Online Languages' categorize how people use the internet, reflecting personality traits and problem-solving approaches similar to love languages.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 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.
Wellness
fromMail Online
2 hours ago

Is Kim Kardashian's energy drink safe? Scientist dissects beverage

Kim Kardashian's new energy drink Update uses paraxanthine instead of caffeine, claiming to deliver energy without crashes or jitters, though sucralose content raises metabolic health concerns.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
4 hours ago

Oprah, Ozempic, and Our Obsession With Weight

Oprah Winfrey's public weight scrutiny reflects broader cultural obsession with women's bodies, diet culture, and weight stigma that normalizes harmful commentary affecting mental health and self-esteem.
OMG science
fromNature
18 hours ago

'Virtual cell' captures most-basic process of life: bacterial division

Researchers successfully simulated nearly every chemical reaction in a minimal bacterial cell, including DNA replication and cell division.
OMG science
fromNature
18 hours ago

Could flies sniff out contraband chemicals?

Mutant insects could potentially detect narcotics and explosives, while ash seeds employ a screw propeller mechanism for dispersal.
Privacy professionals
fromPluralistic
2 hours ago

Pluralistic: Ad-tech is fascist tech (10 Mar 2026)

Digital deterioration results from deliberate policy choices that enable profitable harm when penalties for violations cost less than surveillance-based profits.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
5 hours ago

CNBC's Deirdre Bosa Warns Oracle Investors: A $523 Billion Backlog May Not Be What It Seems

Oracle faces a critical timing risk: massive capex spending on data centers may be obsolete before completion as chip cycles accelerate faster than infrastructure can be built.
#ai-infrastructure
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
1 hour ago

Nvidia-Backed Nscale Raises $2B as AI Drives 'Largest Infrastructure Buildout in Human History'

Nscale raises $2 billion at $14.6 billion valuation backed by Nvidia, signaling aggressive investment in AI infrastructure as companies build massive computing clusters for AI model training and deployment.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
6 hours ago

Reddit Fell in Love With Nebius Then Panic Sold the Wrong Miss

Nebius faces execution risk delivering 6x revenue growth by end-2026 despite $20 billion contract backlog and strong AI demand, with massive capex requirements straining cash flow.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
1 hour ago

Nvidia-Backed Nscale Raises $2B as AI Drives 'Largest Infrastructure Buildout in Human History'

Nscale raises $2 billion at $14.6 billion valuation backed by Nvidia, signaling aggressive investment in AI infrastructure as companies build massive computing clusters for AI model training and deployment.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
6 hours ago

Reddit Fell in Love With Nebius Then Panic Sold the Wrong Miss

Nebius faces execution risk delivering 6x revenue growth by end-2026 despite $20 billion contract backlog and strong AI demand, with massive capex requirements straining cash flow.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
5 hours ago

Ericsson breach blamed on third party vendor vishing attack

A voice-phishing attack on an Ericsson service provider exposed personal data of over 15,000 individuals, including names, Social Security numbers, and government-issued IDs.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
3 hours ago

Thousands Affected by Ericsson Data Breach

Ericsson's US subsidiary disclosed a data breach at a third-party service provider affecting approximately 15,000 individuals, with unauthorized access occurring between April 17-22, 2025.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
17 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.
UX design
fromMedium
6 hours ago

Why B2B UX features fail

Users often rely on undiscovered workarounds and informal processes that bypass new solutions, requiring designers to ask how users currently seek help rather than only testing proposed features.
UX design
fromMedium
8 hours 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
1 day 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.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 day 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
1 day 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.
Information security
fromInfoQ
18 hours ago

GitLab Suggests AI Can Detect Vulnerabilities But it's AI Governance that Determines Risk

AI accelerates vulnerability detection, but effective risk management requires governance frameworks, clear accountability, and policy-based enforcement mechanisms beyond detection alone.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
6 hours ago

6 steps for creating GEO friendly social posts - PR Daily

Social media managers must optimize content structure with frontloaded questions, lists, and clear formatting to improve discoverability in AI-driven search and recommendation systems across platforms.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 hours ago

The Zero-Day Scramble is Avoidable: A Guide to Attack Surface Reduction

Teams must reduce unnecessary internet-facing exposure to minimize vulnerability exploitation risk, as time-to-exploit windows are shrinking to hours or minutes.
English Premier League
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 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.
Remote teams
fromForbes
4 hours ago

3 Fully Remote Jobs Just Doubled Hiring And Pay Up To $100,000+

Administrative roles surge 9% and lead remote job growth alongside engineering and sales positions, driven by AI expansion and flexible work demand reaching 85% employee priority.
Social media marketing
fromAxios
3 hours ago

LinkedIn is becoming a top source for AI chatbots

LinkedIn has become the top cited domain in professional search queries, with citation frequency doubling since November, as AI systems increasingly rely on professional content for authority and credibility.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.mediaite.com
54 minutes ago

AOC Blasts GOP App Safety' Bills as Big Tech Smokescreen' for National Surveillance Program'

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez opposes the App Store Accountability Act, arguing it masks a big tech agenda for national surveillance and data harvesting rather than genuinely protecting children.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
6 hours ago

These Are The Ingredients Hiding In Costco's Food Court Hot Dogs - Tasting Table

Kirkland Signature Beef Dinner Franks are identical to Costco's iconic $1.50 food court hot dogs and can be prepared at home using multiple cooking methods.
Social media marketing
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 hour ago

The end of the neutral influencer: Can you stay relevant if you never share an opinion?

Internet and social media are the primary influences on political opinions for 30.4% of Spaniards, raising questions about content creators' responsibility to take public stances on major issues.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

A sobering preview': extreme heat now affects one in three people globally, study finds

One-third of the world's population now lives in areas where extreme heat severely restricts safe daily activities, with elderly people experiencing over 900 hours annually of heat-limited outdoor time.
Writing
fromBig Think
3 hours ago

"If it sounds literary, it isn't": The deceptively simple rules behind good writing

Neal Allen and Anne Lamott co-authored Good Writing by combining Allen's 36 writing rules with Lamott's annotations, creating a collaborative guide where Allen explains rules and Lamott provides practical examples and alternative perspectives.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
4 hours ago

Microsoft tightens Authenticator checks on Android and iOS

Microsoft automatically removes Entra credentials from jailbroken and rooted iOS and Android devices, with enforcement beginning on Android now and iOS in April 2026, completing by July 2026.
Remote teams
fromAol
2 hours ago

These Companies Will Pay You To Work From Home

Six major companies—Amazon, Robert Half, UnitedHealth Group, Lincoln Financial Group, Travel Nurse Across America, and Liberty Mutual—offer legitimate remote work positions across various industries.
Environment
fromTheregister
1 hour ago

AI datacenters may gulp NYC's daily water supply at peak

American water infrastructure requires billions in investment to meet datacenter peak water demands during summer months, potentially needing 697 million to 1.45 billion gallons daily by 2030.
Remote teams
fromFortune
11 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
17 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
14 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.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Scrapping North Sea windfall tax would not reduce UK energy bills, say experts

Reducing the North Sea windfall tax would not benefit consumers and would only increase oil and gas company profits, as the tax operates on producer profits, not consumer prices.
Wine
fromFast Company
10 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.
Wine
fromThe Mercury News
5 hours ago

For Gen Z, wine is 'an old person's drink.' Local enthusiasts want to change that

Darriene Marks, a 23-year-old from Hawaii, represents a rare Generation Z professional in the wine industry, pursuing advanced certifications and production careers while advocating for younger consumers to overcome misconceptions about wine.
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