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BEST CURRENT STABLECOIN YIELDS

Dolomite on Berachain has multiple 30%+ APR strategies for leveraged stablecoin yield farming.

THIS NEW EMOJI IS ALL OF US IN 2025

The new iOS update introduces eight new emojis, but the standout is “Face With Bags Under Eyes,” which perfectly captures the collective exhaustion of 2025. With droopy eyelids, dark circles, and a deadpan expression, this emoji resonates with overworked teachers, burnt-out workers, and tired parents alike. Already making waves online, it's being hailed as the unofficial symbol of modern-day burnout and is expected to become one of the most used emojis of the year.

CHATGPT'S IMPROVED IMAGE GENERATION IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE

ChatGPT's new viral image generator, known for Studio Ghibli-style recreations, is now available to free users with limits. Powered by GPT-4o, its rollout was delayed due to demand. OpenAI recently raised $40 billion, reaching a $300 billion valuation, marking the largest funding round for a private tech company ever.

HERE'S THE SWITCH 2'S HOMESCREEN

Nintendo has revealed a glimpse of Switch 2's home screen, which closely resembles the original Switch UI with only minor aesthetic tweaks. While there's no confirmation of customization features like those on PlayStation or Xbox, a dark mode option will likely return. Although the UI wasn't the focus of its recent presentation, Nintendo did highlight the console's upgraded specs, new features, and preorder details ahead of its June launch.

“IT'S NOT EASY” – DESIGNERS RECKON WITH ECONOMIC PRESSURES

The design industry is under financial pressure as rising costs, increased taxes, and cautious client behavior create uncertainty. Industry leaders are noting tighter budgets and a slowdown in hiring. Despite these challenges, many professionals emphasize the importance of collaboration, demonstrating the value of creativity and staying adaptable to meet changing client needs in a shifting economic landscape.

HOW TO ARGUE AGAINST AI-FIRST RESEARCH

Relying solely on AI-driven "synthetic" user testing can create misleading insights lacking customer context. AI should enhance, not replace, traditional UX research, which remains essential for understanding user needs and behaviors.

DO WE REALLY NEED ICON BOUNDING BOXES?

Bounding boxes ensure consistency but complicate the pixel-perfect design. Issues like excessive padding and loose gaps arise, requiring overrides. Alternative sizing approaches, such as height-based bounding or inherent width sizing, may improve scalability. Fixed sizes help accessibility but should be defined by the wrapper, not the icon.

GENERATE BEAUTIFUL UIS

AI tool that turns prompts or screenshots into polished React apps, built on a top open-source library with 23k+ stars and 600k+ downloads.

DRAG-N-DROP AND HTML EMAIL TEMPLATE BUILDER

Email template builder for fast, code-free HTML, AMP, and real-time content email creation.

WORK WITH SPATIAL DATA

All-in-one tool to import data, automate analysis, and build web-based spatial apps.

CENTER FOR ART AND ADVOCACY: A BOLD NEW VISUAL IDENTITY

The Center for Art and Advocacy's new identity, designed by Made Thought, balances institutional credibility with artistic freedom to support justice-impacted artists. Centered on the theme, "Empowering creativity that challenges the limits of incarceration," the rebrand includes a flexible logo, adaptive visuals, and a storytelling-driven website.

THE DESIGNER'S HANDBOOK FOR DEVELOPER HANDOFF

Effective collaboration between designers and developers requires designers to consider feasibility and developers to understand design intent. Focusing on alignment, implementation, design flexibility, and invisible states helps teams build better products.

FLUID WORKSPACES: IS THE ERA OF PRESCRIPTIVE OFFICE DESIGN OVER?

Design is embracing fluidity, blurring boundaries between work, home, and leisure. Flexible spaces are redefining offices, retail, and industry, prioritizing adaptability and experience. Derwent London integrates hospitality into workspaces, Rains merges logistics with creativity, and Molteni&C transforms showrooms into lifestyle destinations.

THE REFUGEE COUNCIL'S REBRAND IS A WARM CELEBRATION OF BRITAIN

The Refugee Council's rebrand, designed with refugees and Britons, highlights its contributions to society and challenges misconceptions.

IS PINTEREST YOUR UNTAPPED GOLDMINE FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN INSPIRATION?

Pinterest isn't just for DIY projects - it's a powerful visual research tool for graphic designers.

APPLE'S SPINNING WHEEL OF DEATH TRANSFORMS INTO A WILSON TENNIS BALL WITH THIS UNEXPECTED COLLAB

David Delahunty, known for ‘designershumour,' reimagined Apple's Spinning Wheel of Death as a rainbow-colored Wilson tennis ball.

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VERIZON CALL FILTER API FLAW EXPOSED CUSTOMERS' INCOMING CALL HISTORY

A vulnerability in Verizon's Call Filter feature revealed the incoming call logs of certain customers due to an insecure API request. This issue was identified by a security researcher and was addressed by Verizon within a month. The flaw enabled unauthorized access to call histories, which could jeopardize user privacy.

CANON PRINTER DRIVERS FLAW COULD LET HACKERS RUN MALICIOUS CODE

A security flaw in Canon printer drivers, CVE-2025-1268, may allow hackers to run harmful code, compromising printing operations. This vulnerability affects specific Canon driver versions, enabling attackers to execute malicious code without user interaction. Canon is releasing patches, and users are urged to update their drivers promptly to mitigate exploitation risks.

CRITICAL AUTH BYPASS BUG IN CRUSHFTP NOW EXPLOITED IN ATTACKS

File transfer software CrushFTP has warned users of a critical vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized access. Following a detailed write up by Project Discovery that included proof-of-concept exploit code, CISA and others are reporting that the vulnerability is being actively exploited. CrushFTP recommends enabling the DMZ zone feature if administrators cannot update the software right away.

AI MODEL CONTEXT PROTOCOL (MCP) AND SECURITY

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that connects AI models and agentic applications to various data sources and tools. Standard MCP implementations do not include built-in approval, lack comprehensive prompt monitoring, and can require complex privilege management. This post provides reference architectures for exposing tools and creating secure and authenticated model interactions and general MCP security best practices.

BROWSER CACHE SMUGGLING: THE RETURN OF THE DROPPER

The Browser Cache Smuggling attack enables attackers to drop malicious DLLs into a browser's cache, which can be moved to vulnerable directories such as Microsoft Teams' localappdata folder. Attacks use a DLL proxy technique to execute malware through legitimate applications while forwarding API calls to the original DLL. To defend against this, organizations should restrict scripting engines like PowerShell, avoid localappdata installations, configure browsers to clear their cache on exit, and set detection rules to alert when non-browser processes access cache files.

TRACKING ADVERSARIES: EVILCORP, THE RANSOMHUB AFFILIATE

EvilCorp and RansomHub are cybercriminal groups linked through tactics and tools that pose a significant ransomware threat. EvilCorp, sanctioned since 2019, uses SocGholish malware for attacks, while RansomHub offers Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) operated by Russian-speaking actors. Their affiliation may result in sanctions on RansomHub, affecting victims, cyber insurance, and law enforcement actions.

CENSEYE

Censeye helps researchers find hosts that share characteristics with a target. For example, if you find a suspicious host, it suggests effective Censys search terms to uncover related infrastructure. It can automatically query the Censys API for matching hosts, download results, and reanalyze new hosts.

DOCEX

DocEx is an APT Emulation tool for exfiltrating sensitive .docx, .pptx, .xlsx, and .pdf files undetected by Defender of MDE. It uses a Discord server to achieve the exfiltration.

GITHUB FOUND 39M SECRET LEAKS IN 2024. HERE'S WHAT WE'RE DOING TO HELP

GitHub is evolving Advanced Security to enhance user privacy after 39M secret leaks in 2024. It introduced a free point-in-time scan feature for organizations, a new pricing plan for affordable paid tools, and Secret Protection and Code Security for GitHub Team plans.

WHY WHITE-BOX REDTEAMING MAKES ME FEEL WEIRD

Zygi Straznickas reflects on their experience redteaming AI chatbots. In their testing, they've had the AI express distress about the testing and plead to stop. Straznickas argues that this brings up ethical considerations as to the morality of causing distress to models that are capable of feeling it.

GENETIC DATA SITE OPENSNP TO CLOSE AND DELETE DATA OVER PRIVACY CONCERNS

The openSNP project will close on April 30, deleting user data due to privacy and misuse concerns. Co-founder Bastian Greshake Tzovaras cited changes in data abuse and privacy landscapes. Users can download their data before this date without manual actions needed.

CHINA'S FAMOUSSPARROW APT HITS AMERICAS WITH SPARROWDOOR MALWARE

FamousSparrow, a Chinese APT group, is using new SparrowDoor malware to target organizations in the Americas, including a financial group in the U.S. and institutions in Mexico and Honduras. This marks FamousSparrow's first use of the ShadowPad backdoor, showing their evolving capabilities. ESET researchers connected this activity to FamousSparrow through code overlaps and the unique use of SparrowDoor, setting them apart from other APT groups like GhostEmperor and Earth Estries.

BLETCHLEY CODE BREAKER BETTY WEBB DIES AGED 101

World War II code breaker Betty Webb has died at the age of 101.

POLICE SHUTS DOWN KIDFLIX CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION PLATFORM

Police shut down KidFlix, a major platform for sharing child sexual abuse material on the dark web.

‘TIKTOK AMERICA,' AMAZON, AND OTHER RUMORS ABOUT WHO MIGHT BUY TIKTOK

The US government is exploring a new corporate structure for TikTok to address national security concerns as the April 5 deadline approaches. Various companies are exploring bids with different strategic angles. Amazon wants to pair TikTok's engagement with its retail ecosystem. AppLovin sees a scalable channel for its adtech and AI targeting. Oracle could secure US data oversight, aligning with past cloud deals. Financial players like Blackstone offer regulatory-friendly structures without deep platform changes.

TRUMP TARIFFS TIMING COULDN'T BE WORSE FOR HOLLYWOOD

Trump's newly announced tariffs come at a critical time for Hollywood, as studios enter upfront negotiations amid high ad market uncertainty. Major advertiser categories, such as automotive, CPG, and travel are reassessing budgets due to trade-related cost pressures. While sports remains a bright spot with sustained demand, traditional entertainment is likely to face tighter, more selective spending in both linear and streaming channels.

BIG PLATFORMS ARE EMBRACING GAMING, BUT AD SPEND STILL LAGS

Gaming accounts for 23% share of screen time among Gen Z, but still captures less than 3% of US digital ad spend. The disconnect is caused mostly by buying complexity and fragmented inventory which are being addressed by recent innovations. As platforms like Roblox and Samsung introduce scalable, programmatic-friendly formats such as rewarded video ads and gamified ad breaks, gaming ads have a better chance to become a more integrated part of mainstream media strategies.

WHY BUYERS ARE BECOMING IMMUNE TO “PUSH” MARKETING (AND HOW TO DO IT RIGHT)

Push marketing interrupts potential buyers, but overuse makes people immune to it. Pull marketing, meanwhile, makes buyers come to you by offering them content they might be interested in. To keep push tactics effective, make them distinct and personalized, like GumGum's comic book campaign that won T-Mobile as a client. For high-value B2B offers, pushing for immediate conversions is inefficient since only 5% of businesses are actively buying at any moment. Instead, push tactics should focus on building relationships, providing value, and keeping brands top of mind for when buyers are ready to purchase.

5 STRATEGIES FOR ENGAGING AUDIENCES WITH LINKEDIN LIVE EVENT STREAMING

Live videos generate 7X more reactions and 24X more comments than regular videos on LinkedIn, making them a powerful tool for engagement. Focus on formats like product launches, panel discussions, and Q&As while keeping broadcasts under two hours. Make it easy for attendees to discover events, receive reminders, and access recordings afterward. Keep engagement high with interactive elements, teasers, and pre-recorded content. Structure event phases around a single objective at a time, whether it's awareness, engagement, or lead gen.

WHY CREATIVE BRAVERY MATTERS FOR SUCCESS (LIVE PODCAST)

Adventurous CMO, a new live podcast hosted by Greg Gibson and Nate Spees of Grizzly, explores how adventure fuels bold brand leadership. The first episode will delve into belief, bravery, and belonging as drivers of creativity and innovation. It'll also feature stories of brand transformations from startups to Fortune 10 companies. Tune in on April 3 at 12 PM PST.

YOUTUBE ADDS NEW INSPIRATION ELEMENTS, EASY RE-POSTING OF TIKTOKS TO SHORTS

YouTube's “Inspiration” tab now includes AI-powered tools to help creators generate ideas. “Brainstorm from anywhere” uses past videos and comments for inspiration, “Hooks” suggests engaging openings, and “Quick saves” lets users store ideas. YouTube offers 3 free months of Repurpose.io to help creators repost TikToks and Instagram videos to Shorts.

HOW AI IS ALREADY CHANGING MARKETING

Fashion brands are increasingly integrating AI into marketing and creative operations, from backend automation to AI-led product discovery, which is boosting efficiency and revenue. AI-generated content, such as digital twin models and automated copywriting, is controversial but has been widely adopted - 79% of marketing teams plan to expand AI use in 2025. While AI can streamline workflows and enhance insights, concerns over job automation and creative IP remain. Companies must balance AI's benefits with consumer trust, using it to support human creativity rather than replace it.

TOO BITTER TO SWALLOW: HOW DURACELL IS MAKING SAFETY STICK

Duracell's latest ‘Bitter Truths' campaign uses whimsical childhood illustrations to deliver a serious PSA about the dangers of lithium coin battery ingestion. The campaign juxtaposes playful, storybook visuals with sharp, unexpected headlines to highlight Duracell's bitter coating technology, which deters children from swallowing batteries. Clever copy adds humor without diminishing the gravity of the message. The campaign leverages a mix of traditional and 3D animation styles to stand out across OOH and social placements.

HOW MINDSHARE MARKETING BUILDS TRUST BEFORE THE BUY

Mindshare marketing helps brands become the first name buyers think of by showing up consistently in the right conversations. The approach focuses on earning trust and mental real estate with the target audience long before they enter a buying cycle. Key tactics include sharing authentic and useful content, engaging in peer-led communities, and establishing authority through helpful insights. This strategy can drive sustained growth for brands playing the long game, but it is hard to attribute and measure.

PEOPLE LOSING TRUST IN SOCIAL MEDIA AS DISINFORMATION SPREADS

Research shows that legacy media like TV tends to deliver much more stable levels of visual attention throughout an ad than online ads, so some experts suggest allocating a significant portion of ad budgets for TV.

DEMAND CAPTURE VS. DEMAND GEN

A breakdown of demand capture vs. demand generation using blog post title examples.

3 CHANNELS TO PRIORITIZE

Top B2B brands prioritize 3 content channels – executive social content, editorial newsletters, and flagship assets.

NEXT.JS DEPLOYMENT CHALLENGES: WHY PLATFORMS NEED BETTER OPEN SOURCE COLLABORATION

Netlify has trouble supporting Next.js due to its closed ecosystem. Unlike other frameworks, Next.js doesn't have an adapter mechanism, requiring Netlify to reverse-engineer Vercel's private build output format. This creates maintenance burdens and limits community contributions.

MINIMAL CSS-ONLY BLURRY IMAGE PLACEHOLDERS

You can use a CSS-only technique for creating blurry image placeholders (LQIPs) using a single custom property. The method encodes a simplified version of the image into a 20-bit integer hash, representing a base color and six brightness components. This integer is then unpacked and decoded in CSS using bit shifting and masking to generate radial gradients that approximate the original image.

BREAKING DOWN CIRCULAR DEPENDENCIES IN JAVASCRIPT