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Reddit's new iOS app icon is this ugly pixelated thing
You'll have to pay if you want something close to the old one back.
By Amanda Yeo
PinkyDoll and the rise of NPC streamers on TikTok Live
The bizarre trend is going viral thanks to TikTokers including PinkyDoll.
It's 'girl, we f*cking see them' summer
Nothing says summer like the pale blue waves of an actor's eyes.
Google has a 'Barbie' Easter egg on searches for Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, or Ryan Gosling
We're in a Barbie world.
By Amanda Yeo
What restaurant was bleeped out in the 'Real Housewives of New York City' premiere?
We might just have the answer.
By Tim Marcin
Person freezes mid-stride in TikTok video. Is simulation theory real?
There's no clear explanation.
TikTok's latest viral filter says a lot about our obsession with age
The trend is yet another example of rampant anti-aging discourse.
Check out the shortlist for TikTok's inaugural book awards
#BookTok community: it's time to vote.
Reddit is ending Reddit Gold and users are furious
The website has been knocking it out of the park for popular decisions lately /s
By Amanda Yeo
Think pink: The rise and evolution of #Barbiecore
Hot pink, empowering, and here to stay 💖
'Asteroid City' star Jake Ryan can only watch YouTube while eating
A fan of long video essays, the actor loves to immerse himself in 'Dungeons & Dragons,' horror stories, and manga.
Why is MSCHF crowdsourcing a frame-by-frame recreation of 'Bee Movie'?
It's the 'latest in pirating technology,' says the art collective.
The trailer for Timothée Chalamet's 'Wonka' generates buzz (and lots of questions) online
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Here's where to get your fanfiction fix while AO3 is down
Not replacements, just suggestions.
Lofi jazz videos on TikTok are a massage for my brain
On falling in love with animated movies and lofi jazz on TikTok.
Archive of Our Own is down, and it could be offline for weeks
The popular fan fiction website is currently the victim of a DDoS attack.
By Amanda Yeo
Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League debut was NBA Twitter’s hype cycle at its silliest
From bust to stud in 48 hours.
By Tim Marcin
ElonJet, the banned Twitter bot that tracked Elon Musk's jet, is now on Threads
The automated bot was suspended from Twitter shortly after Musk became CEO.
By Amanda Yeo
Lewis Capaldi gets to existential crisis level on 'Hot Ones'
"I'm sorry for swearing at you, but I was going through something."
By Sam Haysom
Twitter competitor Threads won't let you delete your account unless you also delete Instagram
Remember to read the fine print before you rush to sign up.
By Amanda Yeo
MLB will debut a metaverse stadium for the celebrity All-Star game
Basically, it's a virtual hangout spot.
By Tim Marcin
