There’s Something Very Dark About a Lot of Those Viral AI Fruit Videos

From female fruit being fart-shamed or even sexually assaulted, there’s a misogynistic undercurrent to the fruit slop microdramas, even as they appear to be cultivating genuine fans.

The Rise of the Ray-Ban Meta Creep

Between pickup artists and juvenile pranksters, the wearable device is becoming associated with pests of all kinds.

71 Best Podcasts (2026): True Crime, Culture, Science, Fiction

Get your fix of tech, true crime, pop culture, or comedy with these audio adventures.

‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat’ Almost Makes Corporate Culture Seem Fun

The Amazon Prime prank series amplifies the hijinks of workplace dynamics, while showing how people find purpose—and community—in their jobs despite impossible situations.

Can Tinder Fix The Dating Landscape It Helped Ruin?

With more than a dozen new features, including analyzing users’ camera rolls and astrology-based matches, Tinder is trying to lure Gen Z—and bring back those burned out from dating apps.

The Men Obsessed With ‘High T’

Fueled by the manosphere, men are boosting their testosterone levels through natural and synthetic means, with some competitively swapping test results on a regular basis.

I met Olaf — the Frozen robot who might be the future of Disney Parks
I met Olaf — the Frozen robot who might be the future of Disney Parks

You know Olaf. Before KPop Demon Hunters, before the Wicked movies, it was Disney’s Frozen that blasted show tunes like “Let It Go” and “Into the Unknown” into our lives. My little girls loved belting those tunes. So when I met Olaf, the Disney Imagineering robot, I kept thinking: I can’t wait for my kids […]

The Tesla Influencers Leaving the ‘Cult’

The EV manufacturer is supported by a robust online community. But Elon Musk’s politics and overblown hype about Full Self-Driving are turning some loyalists away.

Digg’s open beta shuts down after just two months, blaming AI bot spam
Digg’s open beta shuts down after just two months, blaming AI bot spam

It’s only been a year since Digg founder Kevin Rose, Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian, and a few others announced the link-sharing site would relaunch, promising a “social discovery built by communities, not by algorithms.” Now, two months after opening its Reddit-like platform to the public, Digg is announcing a “hard reset” that’s shutting down operations […]

Gamers’ Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

From the global RAM shortage driving up console prices to job loss in the industry, gaming is shaping up to be one of the AI boom’s biggest casualties.