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Why TikTok's favorite #haul trend isn’t great for the environment
Fast fashion brands are often a go-to for aspiring and bonafide influencers alike.
YouTube lawyers are getting famous covering the Johnny Depp–Amber Heard trial
The legal commentators say they’re having fun — and making a tidy profit.
Meet the TikTokers obsessed with Harry Styles’ ‘secret’ love life
Fans known as Larries are convinced he’s in a same-sex relationship with One Direction bandmate Louis Tomlinson.
Pro-choice pastors are using TikTok to preach to the masses
Male progressive Christian leaders are speaking out — and trying to change minds — about the Supreme Court’s likely decision to overturn abortion rights.
Controversial ADHD startup Cerebral stops prescribing Adderall
The company you've seen all over your TikTok feed is also being investigated by the DEA.
Squishmallows are adorable, but their online fandom has a dark side
Vigilantes are doxxing and bullying resellers. “People are going feral,” says one collector.
People hate their guts, but landlord influencers keep on posting
The landlords of Tiktok and YouTube claim they’re not the bad guys. Trolls beg to differ.
Meet the TikTok ‘rave moms’ changing the male-dominated EDM scene
Women on the platform are advocating for a safer and more inclusive space for festival-goers.
Heinz's burger-ruining sauce was inspired by lawless TikTokers
The Kraft Heinz Company’s “Dip & Crunch” combines a spicy puree with potato chips to create a nightmarish au jus.
This internet-famous cat will soon be mayor of Hell, Michigan
All hail Mayor Jinx.
Meet TikTok’s cannamoms, mothers who proudly smoke weed
“We use cannabis, and we are productive as f*ck,” says one.
The U.S. is investigating TikTok for being a haven for child predators
Unprecedented user growth coupled with little incentive is making it far too easy for malicious actors.
Zack Tahhan became an overnight internet celebrity
Let’s hope this goes better than it did for Richard Jewell.
TikTok’s ‘Effect House’ AR creation tool is nothing novel
The product is strikingly similar to Meta's "Spark AR" and Snapchat's "Lens Studio."
Sorry kids, Joe Biden is shilling on TikTok now
What do you wanna tell Joe Byron right now?
‘Clowncore’ is TikTok’s most ridiculous (and fun) aesthetic yet
Ready to make a fool of yourself? Oversized collars, garish colors, and face paint aren’t just for the circus anymore.
Why TikTok's favorite #haul trend isn’t great for the environment
Fast fashion brands are often a go-to for aspiring and bonafide influencers alike.
Dolly Parton’s starring in a TikTok musical about Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza
None of these words are in the Bible.
Instagram announces NFT integration test just as the market flops
Both Ethereum and Bitcoin values are down nearly 20 percent in the last week.
Twitter's ‘Close Friends’ feature makes a safe space for your cringiest tweets
After getting teased as an alternative timeline, Twitter Circle is now a permanent fixture for some of the platform's users.
Squishmallows are adorable, but their online fandom has a dark side
Vigilantes are doxxing and bullying resellers. “People are going feral,” says one collector.
Hackers used the Bored Ape Yacht Club Instagram to steal NFTS
In the latest fumble by the NFT space, hackers used a fake mint link posted to Instagram to steal millions of dollars worth of NFTs.
The masculine urge to dig a tunnel: an investigation
Experts weigh in on why dudes dig digging.
This internet-famous cat will soon be mayor of Hell, Michigan
All hail Mayor Jinx.
Meta came after small companies like Dispo to back it up in antitrust case
In seeking to prove it isn't a monopoly, Meta has pulled out some of its best bullying techniques yet.
Meta is testing virtual 'Zuck Bucks' after failed cryptocurrency project
Oh, that digital Prada suit is way too many Zuck Bucks, I think we should head to the Meta Mall for something cheaper.
Amber Heard, others blast Instagram for inaction on abusive DMs
Five high-profile women shared often “revolting” unsolicited DMs for a new study by the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
The FBI is investing millions in social media surveillance software
Babel X will conduct about 20,000 keyword searches every month on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
How to view your Instagram feed in chronological order and only see your fave accounts
Ditch the algorithm and fill your feed with posts you actually want to see with Instagram’s new feed filters.
Meta says pivot to video is working as it shoves Reels in front of users
Stop trying to make Reels happen.
TikTok thinks periods are icky
When it comes to menstruation education, bans and blocks are “adding to the taboo we’ve fought so long against,” says one creator.
Instagram suspends Kanye for bullying Pete Davidson
The digital feud between West and Pete Davidson has been paused, at least for now.
Trump isn't allowed to post content unless it's hit Truth Social first
Not that he has access to any other social media right now, anyway.
Yoga Barbie isn't introducing the youth to Satan, unfortunately
Way to suck the fun out of things, fact-checkers.
Facebook keeps finding new ways to be utterly evil
Documents and emails leaked to 'The Wall Street Journal' suggest Facebook intentionally disrupted the flow of information in Australia to influence legislation.
How to cast your Meta Quest 2 to a TV, computer, or phone
VR can be a lonesome experience unless you cast what you’re seeing to a TV, computer, or phone screen for friends and family to see. Here’s how to do that.
The Eve 6 Guy’s advice on Twitter crushes and toxic parents
In this installment of Heart in a Blender, ’90s rocker Max Collins imparts some serious wisdom about relationships and social media.
Meta's high-end Cambria AR/VR headset is for working not gaming in the metaverse
A report from 'The Information' reveals Meta's plans to release two consumer Quest headset and two work-focused Cambria headsets each by 2024.
Facebook's pivot to podcasts is going up in flames
After just one year, Facebook will end its push into podcasts according to a report from Bloomberg.
Squishmallows are adorable, but their online fandom has a dark side
Vigilantes are doxxing and bullying resellers. “People are going feral,” says one collector.
Mark Zuckerberg says mass employee exodus is good, actually
Zuck's delusion continues unabated.
People hate their guts, but landlord influencers keep on posting
The landlords of Tiktok and YouTube claim they’re not the bad guys. Trolls beg to differ.
Facebook loses interest in podcasts as metaverse push intensifies
Meta is following trends so fast it doesn't even fully implement one before moving on to the next.
Endangered wildlife trafficking is still going strong on Facebook
Pygmy marmosets, African grey parrots, tiger cubs, and ocelots are just some of the animals researchers found being sold on Facebook.
This is what Meta's next VR headset, ‘Cambria,’ might look like
YouTuber Brad Lynch created impressive 3D renders based on a sneak peek his friend showed him.
Meta came after small companies like Dispo to back it up in antitrust case
In seeking to prove it isn't a monopoly, Meta has pulled out some of its best bullying techniques yet.
Meta is testing virtual 'Zuck Bucks' after failed cryptocurrency project
Oh, that digital Prada suit is way too many Zuck Bucks, I think we should head to the Meta Mall for something cheaper.
Mark Zuckerberg thinks employees 'lovingly' call him 'Eye of Sauron'
Referencing a genocidal, monomaniacal fallen angel is a term of endearment, you guys!
Jordan Peterson’s awful Yumi Nu tweet got him chased off of Twitter
Turns out the free market of ideas can be tough to swallow.
The Eve 6 Guy explains why ghosting gets a bad rap
Plus, ’90s rocker Max Collins offers advice on what to do when your ex starts getting friendly with your Twitter mutuals.
Elon Musk goes full chaos mode with Twitter takeover stuck in limbo
Musk is making every excuse known to man in the most performative way possible.
Meet the amateur archivists streaming old VHS tapes online
Forget Netflix. Watching schlocky movie clips and vintage TV commercials on Twitch or YouTube is way more fun.
Jordan Peterson's Yumi Nu tweet deserves an award for unintentional comedy
And no amount of blatant misogyny is going to change that.
The world's richest men are competing for world's worst tweets
One returning Hall of Famer meets one newcomer for double-duty awfulness.
Trump isn't allowed to post content unless it's hit Truth Social first
Not that he has access to any other social media right now, anyway.
Elon Musk is picking fights with Twitter execs and losing
Musk continues to show everyone just how little he understands about his $44 billion purchase.
Elon Musk grants humanity a reprieve, puts his Twitter buyout on ice
Life comes at you fast, even for a Technoking.
Boris Johnson just joined TikTok. Joe Biden should, too.
The British prime minister isn’t using the app right, but if he were, it could be a powerful tool.
This summer’s vibe is a $400K Zillow listing collapsing into the ocean
It is a big mood. It is so us. It is iconic. Et cetera.
Of course Elon Musk is ready to reinstate Trump's Twitter megaphone
Musk says only bots and spam accounts should face permanent bans.
Meet the TikTokers obsessed with Harry Styles’ ‘secret’ love life
Fans known as Larries are convinced he’s in a same-sex relationship with One Direction bandmate Louis Tomlinson.
Elon Musk plans Twitter layoffs and a mystery product called 'X'
Musk also claims he can quadruple overall revenue by 2028.
Now the Bored Apes are taking over your breakfast nook
There’s Ape-themed cereal and coffee — and potentially many more NFT-branded consumer goods to come.
I'd do anything to unsee this tweet from the White House pets' fan page
Never expected a dog to land in the Bad Tweet Hall of Fame but here we are.
YouTube
These theme park YouTubers make a living riding roller coasters
Dream job alert!
Meet the amateur archivists streaming old VHS tapes online
Forget Netflix. Watching schlocky movie clips and vintage TV commercials on Twitch or YouTube is way more fun.
Riding the rails with YouTube’s hobo vloggers
Critics say their content is dangerous and irresponsible, but these influencers can’t get enough of the train-hopping life.
YouTube lawyers are getting famous covering the Johnny Depp–Amber Heard trial
The legal commentators say they’re having fun — and making a tidy profit.
Boris Johnson just joined TikTok. Joe Biden should, too.
The British prime minister isn’t using the app right, but if he were, it could be a powerful tool.
Inside the colossal failure of VENN, the ‘MTV of video games’
Why the $45 million streaming network, launched amid the pandemic, crashed and burned.
Ahoy! Meet the boatfluencer moms raising kids on the high seas
Despite major challenges, YouTube vloggers are taking their young children along on their oceanic adventures.
The wildest Elden Ring runs, ranked
Elden Ring players are pushing against the barriers of what's possible to beat the game, and the results are often hysterical.
The Wu-Tang ‘Fortnite’ film is light on everything but narration
The eight-minute film was shot entirely inside the game. Too bad 'Fortnite' isn't the most interesting part.
Twitch’s new business plan could mean lower payouts and a lot more ads
According to a new report, Twitch is planning to make some big changes to its revenue share, and its stars aren't going to be happy.
People hate their guts, but landlord influencers keep on posting
The landlords of Tiktok and YouTube claim they’re not the bad guys. Trolls beg to differ.
The triumphant rise of pro wrestler vloggers
On YouTube, stars are letting fans into their day-to-day lives — and building their brands in the process.
He re-created his imaginary friend with AI — and it tried to kill him
Today in sinister, sentient microwave news...
How Jane Schoenbrun’s ‘emo horror movie’ helped them find themself
The director’s Sundance hit We’re All Going to the World’s Fair is about identity and the dark corners of the internet.
Elden Ring speedrunner butt-stomps his way to the Elden Throne
The Elden Ring speedrunner who currently holds the world record has also beaten the game by only using the Ground Slam ability.
YouTube dashes hopes for picture-in-picture support on iOS once again
A deleted tweet said PiP was coming in "a matter of days," but now YouTube says it was actually referring to YouTube TV.
