Kill some time with these much needed distractions
Kill some time with these much needed distractions

Constantly being plugged into the news grind is mentally exhausting. Sometimes we just need to take a break, unwind, and do something fun. That’s why we’ve built up a collection of distracting time-wasters for when we need a break from being obsessively online. We figured you might enjoy these harmless rabbit holes, mildly addictive browser […]

Benn Jordan longs for the days of tech that didn’t spy on you
Benn Jordan longs for the days of tech that didn’t spy on you

Benn Jordan may have initially gained notoriety for his music as Flashbulb and later, reviewing synths and effects pedals on YouTube under Benn and Gear. But about five years ago, Benn decided to take his YouTube channel in a different direction. He didn’t stop covering music gear overnight, but as time progressed, his channel became […]

Anti-Vax Dating Apps Are Going IRL. People Are Mad as Hell About It

Unjected and PureBlood.Dating are hosting in-person meetups—and have transformed the dating landscape into a political battleground over bodily autonomy.

‘It’s Not a Joke’: A ‘Simpsons’ Writer Holds His First Presidential Campaign Rally

At a small kickoff event in Los Angeles, Dan Greaney explained why he could no longer stand by and watch the demolition of American democracy.

Inside Madonna’s Horny, Full-Throttle Grindr Takeover

From talking about sex with JFK Jr. to a surprise show in Times Square, the queen of pop is leveraging Grindr’s “gayborhood” to sell her new album.

AI Has Come for Serif Fonts

AI companies are using serif to project humanity. Critics are calling it “tasteslop.”

Phoebe Bridgers Ditched the Internet to Hype Up Her New Music. It’s Working

The indie artist has played a string of surprise, small venue shows with no phones allowed, prompting fans to piece together clues about a potential upcoming album.

This Streamer Has Convinced the Internet Guy Fieri Never Swallows Food on TV

A video creator known as Doctor Spaghetti has scrutinized hours of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to get to the bottom of an explosive culinary conspiracy theory.

Monica Lewinsky Has Always Hated Notifications

The writer and anti-bullying activist is on social media, but to protect her nervous system, she prefers not to be alerted.

Redditors Are Using AI to Beat Obscene World Cup Ticket Prices

Soccer fans on r/WorldCup2026Tickets are using Claude to build DIY ticketing software, exchanging on back channels, and leaving scalpers scrambling.