New research from Offline.now, a digital wellness platform launched today, confirms what most of us already suspect: screen time has quietly taken over our lives. On average, people spend 10 of their 16 waking hours staring at screens — phones, computers, TVs, or gaming devices. That’s 63% of the day, spent in front of glowing pixels instead of people.
The Internet Society has honored eight extraordinary individuals as the newest members of the Internet Hall of Fame. These pioneers pushed boundaries, built systems, and created the standards that billions now depend on every day. Their efforts span languages, borders, and decades of persistence. [Read more…]
Metricool, the social media scheduling and reporting tool used by agencies and creators worldwide, just rolled out a long-awaited feature: LinkedIn analytics for personal profiles. [Read more…]
A new web hacking technique, DoubleClickjacking, is making waves in the cybersecurity world, and for a good reason. This cunning method is not just a clever twist on traditional clickjacking; it’s a game-changer. By exploiting the brief interval between clicks, attackers can stealthily replace harmless UI elements with sensitive ones in an instant, compromising user accounts with minimal interaction. Paulos Yibelo recently wrote about doubleclickjacking. [Read more…]
Nestled in the heart of South Holland, Leiden is a historic city in the Netherlands known for its rich cultural heritage, prestigious universities, and picturesque canals. But beyond its scenic beauty, Leiden is making waves in the digital privacy arena. According to recent research by TransIP, a whopping 97% of businesses in Leiden are choosing local providers, ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This figure starkly contrasts with a national trend where only 24% of organizations remain independent of U.S. tech giants. [Read more…]
Press releases are alive and kicking, as evidenced by PR Newswire’s roundup of the top 15 press releases from 2024. These headlines, spanning everything from product launches to industry-shaping mergers, reveal not just trends in communication but also what audiences are eager to read about. [Read more…]
In making the annual selection, Dictionary.com’s lexicographers analyzed a wealth of data—including newsworthy headlines, search engine results and social media trends—to identify words that captured pivotal moments in 2024.
Dictionary.com has crowned “demure” as its 2024 Word of the Year, redefining a term that’s quietly taken the cultural spotlight. Once a descriptor for modesty or reservation, “demure” has evolved into a badge of sophistication and understated confidence, reflecting how personal presentation is adapting in a world steadily returning to in-person interactions. [Read more…]
Xiaohongshu, one of China’s leading lifestyle platforms, has unveiled its mid-year search report for 2024, shedding light on the evolving preferences and interests of its rapidly growing user base, especially among Gen Z. The report, which analyzes search data from millions of users during the first half of 2024, highlights the top lifestyle trends and insights that are shaping the daily lives of young Chinese consumers. [Read more…]
In an exciting development for cybersecurity in Thailand, Resecurity (USA), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has announced the launch of its advanced Digital Identity Protection (IDP) solution. This state-of-the-art offering aims to combat the rising tide of data breaches and identity theft incidents that have recently plagued consumers and businesses in the region. With this launch, Resecurity is set to transform the digital identity protection landscape in Thailand. [Read more…]
In the midst of a holiday season marked by record-breaking spending, the gift of Internet-enabled devices is poised to dominate households across America. However, as the allure of tablets, phones, wearables, and game consoles brightens the eyes of children, a shadow of potential online threats looms. The surge in online exploitation cases involving vulnerable children has prompted a stark warning from Raven, a dedicated organization safeguarding children from victimization. [Read more…]