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Swifties for Kamala: How Taylor Swift fans are creating a new blueprint for political organizing
Combining friendship bracelets with political savvy.
Can stan Twitter be recreated on Bluesky? Swifties think so.
Is stan Bluesky finally here?
Super Bowl LIX is set: When to watch, halftime show, commercials, and more
Chiefs vs. Eagles, again.
By Tim Marcin
As TikTok faces a ban, creators brace for an uncertain future
What happens if TikTok is taken away?
By Tim Marcin
Can apps stop you doomscrolling? Yes, but not how you think.
You don't have to shut off access to any app on your phone. There's another way — thanks to your brain.
By Chris Taylor
How to spot and avoid the E-ZPass scam texts everyone's getting
They're everywhere. Don't click any links.
By Tim Marcin
Bad Bunny takes on 'Hot Ones' with as much ice cream as they've got
"I should have spoken with my doctor before doing this shit."
Steve Carell made Timothy Olyphant repeatedly break character on 'The Office'
Michael Scott can make anyone break.
By Tim Marcin
Southern dogs experiencing snow for the first time is super heartwarming
SO MUCH tail-wagging.
By Tim Marcin
Florida snow looks otherworldly. See the wildest photos on social media from the winter storm
That gator might be as surprised as we are.
Reddit sports mods, users calling for a ban on X links in posts
In response to Elon Musk's salute, sports subreddits are looking to move away from X.
6 Trump Inauguration speech highlights — and how the internet reacted
Trump promises sweeping changes as he assumes the presidency.
By Anna Iovine
Trump's White House portrait looks a lot like his mugshot, and the internet has noticed
The president's official portrait looks strikingly similar.
By Anna Iovine
Melania Trump's inauguration hat draws comparisons to Carmen Sandiego
Where in the U.S.A. is Melania Trump?
By Anna Iovine
Instagram's shifting to rectangles, messing up your perfect, square grid
See ya, perfect grid.
By Tim Marcin
TikTok CEO lavishes Trump with praise after Supreme Court upholds the ban
Kissing the ring.
By Tim Marcin
Substack users can livestream now
More video options for those who will miss *that* app.
Mark Zuckerberg wants more 'masculine energy' in corporate America
The Meta CEO's comments on masculinity ignore the reality of systemic inequality and the harms of reinforcing aggressive corporate culture.
With a TikTok ban looming, users reflect with heartfelt videos and humor
So long, friend.
By Tim Marcin
What is RedNote? The Chinese app, aka Xiaohongshu, TikTokkers are flocking to
TikTokkers are being petty to the U.S. government.
By Tim Marcin
DEI programs at Meta are done, company says
Meta stokes more controversy by ending diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
By Rebecca Ruiz
American Psychological Association sounds alarm over certain AI chatbots
The APA asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Instagram blocked LGBTQ+ content by accident, Meta claims
The error, which Meta blamed on classification technology, has been addressed.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Enron’s back with a nuclear reactor for your living room (sort of)
Enron’s nuclear "egg" is a parody poking fun at tech industry excess.
By Tim Marcin