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Deepfake 'Kirkification' memes are running rampant on social media
Old memes have been repurposed with the face of the slain conservative influencer.
Flip the camera trend on TikTok: What is it and why are people upset?
Is this bullying?
I broke up with my iPhone, and it felt like leaving a toxic relationship
Online advocate Lennon Torres couldn't abide by Apple's policies or the allegedly addictive nature of its marquee product.
By Lennon Torres
Joyce Carol Oates owned Elon Musk on his own app. Now he’s mad, and the memes are great.
Strange beef, but OK.
By Tim Marcin
Super Bowl sports bettors: Think twice about that parlay bet
Parlays can be a fun way to bet on games. They're also riskier than you think.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Funko warns it's struggling to survive
The company cites a "challenging retail environment" as one of the reasons for its rising debt.
Gambling online? Try turning off push notifications.
With the Super Bowl approaching, it may seem unthinkable to turn off notifications. Here's why you should consider it.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Starbucks' Bearista Cup has the internet in a full-blown frenzy
From $30 cups to $600 eBay listings, the bear-shaped glass tumbler has collectors crashing out.
By Crystal Bell
Spotify's new 'listening stats' keep the Wrapped energy going year round
Because you shouldn’t have to wait until December to brag about your impeccable taste.
By Crystal Bell
Discord launches new safety features following lawsuits
Parents will have more control and visibility of their teen's activity.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Louvre video security password was ‘louvre,’ report reveals
Unfortunately, this rules.
Viral TikToks show neighbors setting up pop-up food pantries amid SNAP benefit turmoil
"We won’t let people go hungry."
By Tim Marcin
Influencers were kicked out of a market for filming without a permit
"We asked why and they said 'no filming.'"
Bluesky is testing a 'dislike' button to fix the Discover tab
Thumbs down, coming soon.
By Tim Marcin
The celebrity Halloween costumes that took over the internet
From KATSEYE's Mariah multiverse to Demi Lovato's return as Poot, celebs turned Halloween 2025 into a full-blown content drop.
By Crystal Bell
Forthcoming AI museum announces opening, teases 'Infinity Room'
The world’s first Museum of AI Arts, opening in L.A., will highlight "human-machine collaboration."
Hurricane Melissa update: See the moment the eyewall was breached
Video is all over social media.
'67' is Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year. Sure, why not.
Linguists are screaming into the void — and teens are just screaming "six-seven."
By Tim Marcin
TikTok creators can now get paid up to 90% of subscription revenue
More cash in creators' hands.
By Tim Marcin
The internet isn't sure about Threads' disappearing 'ghost posts'
Snaps, but for text posts.
By Tim Marcin
TikTok announces two new AI tools for creators: Smart Split and AI Outline
All in on AI at TikTok
Amazon will reportedly cut 30,000 jobs in biggest mass layoff ever
The online retail giant is one of the U.S.' largest employers.
By Amanda Yeo
Spotify Wrapped 2025: When does it stop tracking your listening?
Make sure your taste looks elite.
By Tim Marcin
How 'Group 7' became TikTok’s biggest inside joke
What started as singer Sophia James promoting her song turned into a viral inside joke and full-blown TikTok community
By Tim Marcin
