More Digital Culture
Mark Zuckerberg wants more 'masculine energy' in corporate America
The Meta CEO's comments on masculinity ignore the reality of systemic inequality and the harms of reinforcing aggressive corporate culture.
DEI programs at Meta are done, company says
Meta stokes more controversy by ending diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
By Rebecca Ruiz
American Psychological Association sounds alarm over certain AI chatbots
The APA asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Instagram blocked LGBTQ+ content by accident, Meta claims
The error, which Meta blamed on classification technology, has been addressed.
By Rebecca Ruiz
YouTuber Marques Brownlee explains his part in the alleged Honey 'scam'
The free browser extension has been accused of duping both influencers and online shoppers.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Notes on a panic: Y2K's 25th birthday
It's easy to forget how worried the world was over a date change, but the anxiety served a purpose.
Social media companies might use facial recognition to ban underage users under UK plan
Keeping underage kids off social media seems like a good idea.
By Tim Marcin
Moments of digital organizing that defined 2024
TikTok activism, citizen journalism, and a meme-filled election.
Fans aren't happy that NFL Redzone is running ads again
No more commercial-free football.
'Hawk Tuah' girl Haliey Welch resurfaces and is immediately roasted by the internet
Some post rug-pull reactions.
By Tim Marcin
Strava was the only good Wrapped this year
If a tree falls in the forest and I don't post it on my Instagram story, did it make a sound?
That viral black plastic kitchen utensil study was overblown thanks to a simple math mistake.
Multiplication and mass fear.
By Tim Marcin
Nearly half of U.S. teens say they're online 'almost constantly'
YouTube and TikTok are particularly popular among 13 to 17-year-olds.
By Anna Iovine
Tumblr introduces group spaces with Communities
This new Tumblr feature seems awfully familiar...
What the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect’s online activity reveals
The 26-year-old suspect left behind a trail of posts revealing his interests and ideology.
TikTok is giving free Shop credits to people recruiting new users
And for other things, too.
By Tim Marcin
Bluesky reveals early look at Bluesky+, its subscription service
Nothing's certain yet.
By Tim Marcin
Google intervenes for McDonald's that was review bombed after UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect’s arrest
Following the arrest of the suspected shooter, a McDonald's in Pennsylvania was bombarded with negative Google reviews.
Why is the internet thirsty for the alleged CEO shooting suspect?
There's already fan fiction and fancams about him.
By Anna Iovine
When will TikTok be banned in the U.S.? And what can stop it from happening?
TikTok, Trumpov, Biden, and the Supreme Court — a love story?
Content moderation in Trumpov's America is a political minefield
In the battle between free speech and content moderation, who sets the rules?
