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The Real Problem With TikTok’s ‘Fruity’ Boy Trend
On TikTok and X, the “fruity” boyfriend has become a hot topic. But the trend exposes the real issues that arise when dating apps reduce everyone to an archetype.
On TikTok and X, the “fruity” boyfriend has become a hot topic. But the trend exposes the real issues that arise when dating apps reduce everyone to an archetype.
The Real Reason Will Smith Broke Twitch’s Biggest Streaming Record
A boxing tournament in Spain didn’t need the Fresh Prince’s help to become the most popular stream in the platform’s history.
A boxing tournament in Spain didn’t need the Fresh Prince’s help to become the most popular stream in the platform’s history.
Elon Musk Couldn’t Beat Him. AI Just Might
Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, is unsentimental about what’s at stake if we don’t curb the spread of disinformation: the death of democracy, yes, but also the complete ruin of reality.
Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, is unsentimental about what’s at stake if we don’t curb the spread of disinformation: the death of democracy, yes, but also the complete ruin of reality.
Q: Why Do We Love Online News Quizzes? A: Because They Make Us Smarter
Online quizzes became ubiquitous in a media landscape where engagement was king. But now they play a new role: deepening our understanding of current events.
Online quizzes became ubiquitous in a media landscape where engagement was king. But now they play a new role: deepening our understanding of current events.
RIP Redbox, a Bad Idea at the Worst Time
The parent company of Redbox, the outfit that put DVD-rental kiosks in retail locations, is liquidating—another sign of the death of physical media.
The parent company of Redbox, the outfit that put DVD-rental kiosks in retail locations, is liquidating—another sign of the death of physical media.
‘Death Occurs in the Dark’: Indie Video Game Devs Are Struggling to Survive
Big video game makers like Epic Games and EA have gone through substantial layoffs in the past year. Amid the turmoil, many indie studios are getting shut down completely, threatening a dearth of new ideas.
Big video game makers like Epic Games and EA have gone through substantial layoffs in the past year. Amid the turmoil, many indie studios are getting shut down completely, threatening a dearth of new ideas.
Everyone Is Trying to Make This TikTok Go Viral—and It Never Will
The app’s algorithm is so powerful that ordinary TikTok users can’t get their favorite videos into the record books. Homegrown viral campaigns like the egg that took over Instagram are a thing of the past.
The app’s algorithm is so powerful that ordinary TikTok users can’t get their favorite videos into the record books. Homegrown viral campaigns like the egg that took over Instagram are a thing of the past.
His Galaxy Wolf Art Kept Getting Ripped Off. So He Sued—and Bought a Home
When his galaxy wolf illustration was stolen by countless online stores, artist Jonas Jödicke decided to fight back.
When his galaxy wolf illustration was stolen by countless online stores, artist Jonas Jödicke decided to fight back.
‘Saturday Night Live’ Writer Alex English Thinks Social Media Ruined the Art of Comedy
Saturday Night Live writer and veteran stand-up comedian Alex English believes platforms like TikTok have changed the relationship a comic has to their audience—in the worst ways possible.
Saturday Night Live writer and veteran stand-up comedian Alex English believes platforms like TikTok have changed the relationship a comic has to their audience—in the worst ways possible.
The New ‘Ethical’ AI Music Generator Can’t Write a Halfway Decent Song
Song generators are in hot water over alleged copyright infringement, but the AI tool Jen was trained on licensed material. We asked pro musicians to test it, and the results were uninspiring.
Song generators are in hot water over alleged copyright infringement, but the AI tool Jen was trained on licensed material. We asked pro musicians to test it, and the results were uninspiring.