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How the ‘Slamming Door’ Sound Became Embedded in Hip-Hop History
If you’ve listened to any rap or pop music made in the 21st century, you’ve heard John Lehmkuhl’s most famous creation, a thwacking metallic percussion sample named “Tribe.”
If you’ve listened to any rap or pop music made in the 21st century, you’ve heard John Lehmkuhl’s most famous creation, a thwacking metallic percussion sample named “Tribe.”
How ‘World of Warcraft’ Devs Launched One of the Biggest Unions in Video Games
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard created an environment that helped workers. Amid layoffs and worries about AI, their efforts could be an indicator of the future of the industry.
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard created an environment that helped workers. Amid layoffs and worries about AI, their efforts could be an indicator of the future of the industry.
How Telegram Game ‘Hamster Kombat’ Got 300 Million Users—and the Ire of Iran’s Military
In June, Iranian authorities claimed the crypto game was distracting voters during the presidential election. Last month, Telegram’s CEO touted its potential to bring millions to blockchain. Its creators say they’re just getting started.
In June, Iranian authorities claimed the crypto game was distracting voters during the presidential election. Last month, Telegram’s CEO touted its potential to bring millions to blockchain. Its creators say they’re just getting started.
‘Date Like Goblins’ Thinks Playing Games Can Fix Dating Apps
More niche dating apps hope to disrupt the dominance of giants like Tinder and Hinge. The latest encourages people to date in “goblin mode.”
More niche dating apps hope to disrupt the dominance of giants like Tinder and Hinge. The latest encourages people to date in “goblin mode.”
The Untold Story of How Ridley Scott Saw ‘Star Wars’—and Ended Up Making ‘Alien’
In 1977, Ridley Scott was considering making a medieval period piece. Then he saw Star Wars and set about making two sci-fi classics, Alien and Blade Runner.
In 1977, Ridley Scott was considering making a medieval period piece. Then he saw Star Wars and set about making two sci-fi classics, Alien and Blade Runner.
Escaping Gravity Takes a Brutally Honest Look at NASA
Lori Garver’s new memoir details her struggles to get NASA colleagues to embrace SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Lori Garver’s new memoir details her struggles to get NASA colleagues to embrace SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Drew Afualo Will Never Stop Making Fun of Misogynist Men
The TikTok influencer and podcast host amassed millions of followers for her roasts—and swears she’ll keep doing it even if TikTok goes away.
The TikTok influencer and podcast host amassed millions of followers for her roasts—and swears she’ll keep doing it even if TikTok goes away.
The Week of Brat Summer Will Go Down in Internet History
After Charli XCX declared that Vice President Kamala Harris “IS brat,” nothing was the same.
After Charli XCX declared that Vice President Kamala Harris “IS brat,” nothing was the same.
Video Game Performers Are Going on Strike Over AI
The union representing the voice and motion-capture actors who work in video games authorized the strike after talks with gaming companies stalled over the use of AI.
The union representing the voice and motion-capture actors who work in video games authorized the strike after talks with gaming companies stalled over the use of AI.
Eminem’s New Album Prompted Gen X to Declare a TikTok ‘War’ on Gen Z
The release of Eminem’s new album The Death of Slim Shady has led to a series of viral shitposts from Gen X. Their targets, Gen Z, remain unbothered.
The release of Eminem’s new album The Death of Slim Shady has led to a series of viral shitposts from Gen X. Their targets, Gen Z, remain unbothered.