Trolls be warned: influencers are now hiring private investigators to expose their anonymous bullies online.
Australian influencer Indy Clinton, who boasts 2.1 million TikTok followers and was crowned Creator of the Year in 2023, posted a seemingly typical video yesterday of herself dancing in her kitchen. At first glance, it appeared no different from her usual content—until viewers read the on-screen text.
“How it feels
The Senate is expected to approve legislation Tuesday that would regulate a form of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins, the first of what is expected to be a wave of crypto legislation from Congress
Indie streamer Mubi raised a staggering $100 million from Sequoia Capital. Then, fans started boycotting.
Mubi built a loyal audience of cinephiles through breakout hits like The Substance and Decision to Leave. But after subscribers examined investor Sequoia Capital’s portfolio, many took to X to denounce the streamer. They pointed to Sequoia’s ties to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza,
ChatGPT maker OpenAI was awarded a $200 million contract to provide the U.S. Defense Department with artificial intelligence tools, the Pentagon said in a statement on Monday.
Like it or not, artificial intelligence has become part of daily life. Many devices—including electric razors and toothbrushes—have become “AI-powered,” using machine learning algorithms to track how a person uses the device, how the device is working in real time, and provide feedback. From asking questions t
Duolingo isn’t just a cute green owl, it’s a masterclass in psychology, gamification, and habit-building. In this video, we break down the hidden tactics Duolingo uses to keep you coming back. From streaks and notifications to clever sound design and reward systems, you’ll discover how this app turns language learning into something you can’t stop engaging with. Whether you’re a language nerd or just curious how apps keep you hooked, this explainer will open your eyes.
Eleven years after purchasing WhatsApp, Meta is going full throttle with its plans to monetize the communication platform. And while officials at the social media giant say that users’ privacy will still be protected, some experts are urging caution.
Meta announced on Monday that over the next few months it will bring advertisements to WhatsApp, a radical shift for an app who
You can stay at Trump hotels, play golf at Trump courses, and could, for a short time in 2007, buy Trump steaks. But MAGA-maniacs now have a new tchotchke they can buy to support the 47th U.S. president: a $499 cellphone sold by the Trump Organizatio
A different kind of pie chart is being used to predict global crises.
A surge in takeout deliveries to the Pentagon has become a surprisingly accurate predictor of major geopolitical events, dubbed the “Pentagon Pizza Index.”
Tracking activity at local pizza joints in Arlington County, the X account Pentagon Pizza Report noted an uptick in Google Maps activity from four pizza places near the Pentagon on June 12. We, The Pizza, Di
A decade ago, China had just a few hundred pharmaceutical drugs actively in development. Today, China has thousands of drugs in active development and is continually increasing investment to make even more.
This transformation was not, however, a foregone conclusion: China faced incredibly high barriers to growing its