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fromInverse
3 months ago
Video games

The Early Internet Is Even Weirder Than I Remember In A Free Detective Game On Amazon Prime

fromInverse
3 months ago
Video games

The Early Internet Is Even Weirder Than I Remember In A Free Detective Game On Amazon Prime

#dictionary
fromAxios
1 week ago
Digital life

"Skibidi": How to use the newest words added to the Cambridge Dictionary

fromAxios
1 week ago
Digital life

"Skibidi": How to use the newest words added to the Cambridge Dictionary

Digital life
fromKOMO
6 days ago

Internet slang words among others added to the Cambridge Dictionary

The Cambridge Dictionary adds over 6,000 new words, including slang terms popularized on social media.
E-Commerce
fromThe Drum
1 week ago

Agency behind Itsu's viral success on turning internet legends into TikTok gold

Itsu's innovative marketing strategy leverages internet heroes to increase brand saliency and engage audiences beyond traditional branding efforts.
#english-language
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Skibidi' and 'tradwife' among words added to Cambridge Dictionary

Skibidi is defined in the dictionary as 'a word that can have different meanings such as 'cool' or 'bad' or can be used with no real meaning as a joke'. An example of its use is 'What the skibidi are you doing?'.
Digital life
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

The Internet Is Making Us Fluent in Algospeak

Algospeak refers to the words used to get around censorship imposed by the algorithms that determine what ends up on our feeds; for example, kill has become unalive.
Digital life
Music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Vylet Pony: Love & Ponystep

Combines cute and intense music while exploring themes of self-acceptance and subculture.
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

This digital graffiti project is making the internet fun again, pixel by pixel - see for yourself

Wplace allows users to color one pixel on a world map every 30 seconds, rapidly gaining popularity. It's a site of community art and conflict.
fromMashable
3 weeks ago

K-pop rookies KiiiKiii tap into Gen Z's obsession with early internet aesthetics

KiiiKiii's new single 'Dancing Alone' embodies a Y2K internet aesthetic with nostalgic references to early online culture.
fromJezebel
1 month ago

First, He Ruined Twitter. Now He's Coming for Vine's Legacy.

Elon Musk plans to revive Vine as a fully AI-generated video-sharing app.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Meet the Most Cracked Music Archivist Online

Music discovery thrives through niche reposters who curate eclectic and genre-spanning content.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

You'll find a gripping new internet thriller in the 'Cloud'

The film 'Cloud' highlights the dark transformation of the internet from a tool for connection to a source of human malevolence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Purity Ring: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

There's something about a good joke or a meme...where it sticks in our minds for years and we can draw from it for a certain feeling.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Ask not for whom the Louvre of Bluesky tolls, it tolls for thee | TechCrunch

The Louvre of Bluesky, known for its brutal commentary and humorous captures of rogue posts, has disappeared after being targeted by a cowardly email.
Social media marketing
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

The Divine Rise of $ZEUS: How Pepe's Dog is Setting a New Standard for Meme Coins | HackerNoon

$ZEUS merges internet culture with blockchain, bringing authenticity to meme coins through collaboration with original creators.
fromConsequence
2 months ago

A Historical Analysis of the Infamous Mozzarella Stick Ska Meme: Podcast

In this episode, the crew dives deep into the mozzarella stick ska meme, exploring its origins and polarizing effects on the ska genre across the internet.
Podcast
Women
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Catherine Prasifka: Feminism has gone backwards, and being a woman on the internet in today's world is proof of this

Gen-Z men are adopting more conservative attitudes compared to their grandparents, highlighting a shift in social dynamics.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Meet the members of the Dull Men's Club: Some of them would bore the ears off you'

The Dull Men's Club embraces and celebrates dullness, providing a humorous counterpoint to an overly exciting digital culture.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Janet Anderson: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

The internet offers a vast landscape of humor that shapes individual identities and comedic perspectives.
fromSoapcentral
2 months ago

"This man needs to work for the CIA": Fans react as Geoguessr pro Rainbolt finds secret NYC pizza spot locals tried to gatekeep

Using just the photo and some vague background context, Rainbolt pieced together the location. Within no time, he revealed the exact pizza joint.
NYC food
fromVulture
2 months ago

The Italian Brain Rot Ren-AI-ssance, Explained

AI-generated memes have taken over, transforming the absurdity of past man-made memes into digital versions that resonate with the current internet culture.
Artificial intelligence
Women in technology
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Saoirse Hanley: I had to overhaul my notification settings so my phone would stop lighting up with hate comments about me

The internet has become a hostile environment for female journalists, filled with rampant hate and criticism.
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Who Even Is a Criminal Now?

In this edition of WIRED, we're finding plenty of ways to show you just how roguish, how crooked, and how precarious our world has become.
Growth hacking
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Vaccine for Viral Misinformation

The internet and AI significantly contribute to the rapid spread of misinformation, affecting even well-informed individuals.
Conspiracy theories have historical roots, showing that misinformation isn't a modern invention.
fromForbes
3 months ago

The Webby Awards Just Gave Creators What They've Always Deserved

The Webby Awards has introduced dedicated creator categories to formally recognize the evolution and significance of internet creators.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

30 years ago, 'Hackers' and 'The Net' predicted the possibilities-and horrors-of internet life

"The white-hot novelty of electronic mail is preserved in amber by a ridiculous 1994 film: reverse sexual-harassment thriller Disclosure."
Independent films
#youtube
fromDefector
3 months ago

Rolling The 20-Sided Dice On Love | Defector

At Camp Gonedoor, campers find their own unique meaning of 'coming of age', from confronting fears in the woods to exploring connections with crushes.
Podcast
US politics
fromThe Daily Dot
3 months ago

Is Texas really outlawing political memes? Not exactly. Here's what's really going on with HB 366

Texas lawmakers passed a bill requiring disclaimers on altered political media, igniting controversy among meme enthusiasts.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Gorillas have a big fight ahead of them, and it's not against 100 men, expert says

The debate over whether 100 men can defeat a silverback gorilla has gained attention, sparking humor and engagement online.
#4chan
Digital life
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Engadget Podcast: The death of 4chan (for now)

4chan's future is uncertain following a significant hack that may have altered its presence on the internet.
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago

So those anti-piracy ads 'stole' a font? It's all too common

The irony is palpable — an anti-piracy campaign may have relied on a freely cloned font, raising questions about the messaging and principles of its creators.
Typography
fromFuturism
3 months ago

There Are Hilarious New Allegations About Those "You Wouldn't Steal a Car" Anti-Piracy Ads

The anti-piracy ad "You Wouldn't Steal a Car" may use pirated material, highlighting the hypocrisy of its message.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

For China's Trolls, Chairman Trump' and Eyeliner Man' Are Easy Targets

Chinese internet users creatively mock the Trump administration through parody, reflecting changing perspectives on U.S. policies and leadership.
Video games
fromFast Company
4 months ago

The 'chicken jockey' trend is turning 'Minecraft' screenings into total chaos

The viral 'chicken jockey' trend has led to chaotic scenes in theaters during the Minecraft movie screenings.
fromMashable
4 months ago

Why is this French fish taking over your FYP?

Le Poisson Steve, a chiptune earworm by French musician Tomo, has gone viral through an animated clip by illustrator Vigz, captivating audiences worldwide.
SF music
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Five Joyful Ways to Spend Time Online

The internet can feel overwhelming, but joyful online experiences exist, as shown by the recommendations from The Atlantic's writers.
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