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Callum turner takes on the 'Hot Ones' spicy wings, keeps his cool
The 'One Night Only' star has some impressive film knowledge, too.
By Sam Haysom
We're having the wrong conversation about Ariana Grande
What to do with your feelings about the pop star's appearance.
By Rebecca Ruiz
OpenAIâs first brand trip puts influencers in the hot seat
The company behind ChatGPT treated influencers to a nature-filled brand trip. The internet was quick to point out the irony.
Is 'Troy' actually good? 'The Odyssey' has viewers reconsidering
The 2004 epic divided critics and disappointed some of its stars. 22 years later, some viewers say it deserves another look.
Snapchat is the latest platform to turn against AI slop
Snapchat is joining social mediaâs AI slop crackdown by taking fully generated videos out of Spotlight recommendations.
Is Myspace coming back? Owners confirm relaunch plans
The platformâs owners say it will return. Online, users are debating whether Myspace can recreate its old appeal in the current social media landscape.
Hank Green apologizes for relying too heavily on ChatGPT
âIâm mortified that I have let so many people down,â Hank wrote in a message to fans.
What is a "tradwife"? Nara Smith rejects the viral label.
"Yeah, I like to cook. Sue me," Smith told 'Call Her Daddy' host Alex Cooper.
A K-pop group launched a lemon 30 kilometers above Earth. Here's how they did it.
Hearts2Hearts partnered with Sent Into Space to send mascot Tangy on a near-space journey.
By Crystal Bell
Logan Paul's hunt for a PokÃĐmon card that doesn't exist, explained
What exactly is the YouTuber trying to do?
By Sam Haysom
The best internet moments of 2026 (so far)
From a baby monkey in Tokyo to a rocket circling the moon.
AI companies are turning old books into training data, 'Fahrenheit 451'-style
Before AI can learn from old books, someone has to scan them. For millions of physical copies, that has meant cutting off the spine.
This AI assistant remembers your anniversary so you don't have to
Orchid promises an assistant that "actually gets you," but its relationship-managing launch ad left viewers uneasy.
An Oscars trivia question has X united in pedantry
The Academy Awards are tricky quiz subjects that divide a room.
Why fans are divided over the 'Children of Blood and Bone' movie
The film adaptation has sparked debates over colorism, representation, and the author's public split from the movie.
By Crystal Bell
Hot Zuko edits are taking over TikTok. Not that I'm complaining.
The viral edits aren't just fueling longtime fans â they're convincing people who've never watched "Avatar" to finally dive in.
By Crystal Bell
Being filmed by Meta smart glasses? The internet says to play Disney music.
The proposed defense against AI smart glasses has uncertain results and a surprisingly long history.
Man rolls downhill in giant water balloon in glorious slow motion
Dangerous, but majestic.
By Sam Haysom
Central Park lawyersâ viral kiss sparks privacy debate
TikTok has found its new Coldplay kiss-cam "affair" scandal.
Nantucket's 'No influencers' sign reignites debate over social media tourism
Influencers can bring customers to small businesses, but a controversial Nantucket sign asks how much disruption should come with that attention.
Jimothy is scurrying through the gaming world
Developers and fans keep finding new worlds for Jimothy to explore, from the streets of Gotham to the fantasy lands of Azeroth.
Will Ferrellâs son Magnus has socials swooning over new song, âAsleep Talkingâ
Magnus Ferrellâs bedroom-pop song earned applause from Michelle Obama and is now reaching new listeners across social media.
From BookTube to bestseller: How Cindy Pham built a creative career on her own terms
The YouTuber-turned-author explains why she'd rather create for herself than chase validation online.
By Crystal Bell
Instagram is coming for creepy Meta glasses videos
Metaâs glasses have made hands-free recording easier. Instagram now says some pickup and prank videos cross the line.
