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Digital life
fromPsychology Today
17 hours ago

This May Be Low-Key the Hardest Time to Decode Slang

Slang evolves rapidly, reflecting youth identity and social connection, and serves as a cultural password for belonging among generations.
Social media marketing
fromLindsey Gamble
13 hours ago

TikTok Expands Micro-Drama Push With Issa Rae's HOORAE Partnershi - Lindsey Gamble

Micro-dramas are a rapidly growing market, expected to reach $20 billion by 2030, with significant traction in both China and the US.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
18 hours ago

JORDY's dumb bop, nuns on TikTok & 'Confessions II': 10 things we're obsessed with this week - Queerty

Spring allergies coincide with exciting LGBTQ+ news, including Madonna's upcoming album and various celebrity happenings.
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.
fromThe Atlantic
2 hours ago

Asking the Wrong Questions About Hasan Piker

Piker's refusal to condemn Hamas and his statement about voting for Hamas over Israel have drawn criticism from both the right and left, highlighting the contentious nature of his views.
Left-wing politics
Fashion & style
fromThe Independent
8 hours ago

Meet the AI influencers taking over Coachella and killing off the real thing

Aitana Lopez is an AI-generated influencer created by The Clueless, earning up to $10,000 monthly through brand deals.
#social-media
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
fromEngadget
3 days ago
Mental health

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Verdict on Social Media Addiction

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube indicate social media harm is linked to platform design, particularly affecting adolescents' mental health.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
Mental health
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Most teens report social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat do not harm their mental health, but some experience negative effects on sleep and productivity.
Film
fromKotaku
1 week ago

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

The proliferation of graphic content online, especially among children, highlights the disturbing impact of social media on society.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Verdict on Social Media Addiction

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube indicate social media harm is linked to platform design, particularly affecting adolescents' mental health.
fromThe Verge
19 hours ago

Pro-Trump AI influencers are flooding social media.

Experts indicate that the creation of A.I. avatars is becoming easier, particularly for contractors and marketing companies that specialize in developing and dispatching these avatars in bulk.
Artificial intelligence
#friendship
fromBustle
1 day ago
Social media marketing

Inject Whimsy Into Your Friendships With The "First Follower Theory"

Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

My friend keeps sending me unsettling social media videos. How do I tell her to stop? | Leading questions

Friendship dynamics can shift when communication preferences are not respected, leading to feelings of disconnect.
Social media marketing
fromBustle
1 day ago

Inject Whimsy Into Your Friendships With The "First Follower Theory"

An audacious friend is essential for embracing whimsical ideas and creating exciting, supportive friendships.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Rage bait? Elder abuse? Reddit post of abandoned sign has GenXers up in arms.

Blockbuster Video's sign remains a nostalgic relic, provoking strong emotions among Boston residents despite the store's closure.
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 days ago

Could Your Child Be a Member of the Most Dangerous Online Community? What Every Parent Needs to Watch Out For

The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that idolizes mass shooters and has been linked to numerous violent attacks.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Fans Accuse Pragmata's Twitch Emote Of Referencing Pedo Meme

Capcom's new Twitch Chat Badge has sparked controversy over alleged inappropriate associations with a meme linked to pedophilia.
Film
fromQueerty
2 days ago

Hudson Williams dancing to Bonnie Tyler's 'Holding Out For A Hero' has the internet melting down - Queerty

Peloton's new ad featuring Hudson Williams went viral, prompting fan suggestions for alternative soundtracks and creative edits on social media.
Marketing
fromHer Campus
2 days ago

FOLLOWERS DON'T EQUAL SALES: WHY INFLUENCER BRANDS ARE MISSING THE MARK

Influencer marketing is losing effectiveness as consumers demand more than just a large following; they seek product differentiation and value.
Exercise
fromBustle
2 days ago

"Pinky Time" Is The Wellness Hack You Can Do From The Couch

A viral pinky exercise on TikTok claims to promote brain health and slow cognitive decline.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Snap Was Always A Terrible Company

Snap laid off 1,000 employees and cut job openings to reduce costs by $500 million, but struggles with revenue growth and market position.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu

QVC Group intends to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas after reaching a restructuring agreement with creditors.
Television
Psychology
fromBustle
5 days ago

The Viral "Chair Theory" Will Help You Find Your People

Chair theory helps identify where you belong socially by recognizing who invites you to their table and who does not.
Typography
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

SYBAU, WYLL and PMO: what do the latest teen text abbreviations actually mean?

Text abbreviations can have multiple meanings, leading to confusion among adults trying to understand youth communication.
#gen-z
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago
Careers

Older Generations Are Sharing The Things About Gen Z They Simply Don't Understand

fromSilicon Canals
23 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

The AI backlash was always going to come - what nobody predicted was that it would come first from the generation born into the technology - Silicon Canals

Marketing
fromMacon Telegraph
5 days ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.
SF LGBT
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Gen Z pout: If the infamous 'stare' and millennial duck face had a baby

The Gen Z pout is a new selfie pose emphasizing the upper lip, contrasting with the millennial duck face.
Digital life
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Is the Word of the Year "Whimsy"?

Gen Z is embracing 'whimsy' by adopting playful, creative habits that enhance everyday life and evoke a sense of nostalgia.
Careers
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

Older Generations Are Sharing The Things About Gen Z They Simply Don't Understand

Gen Zers experience constant tracking by family and friends, leading to concerns about privacy and autonomy.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
23 hours ago

The AI backlash was always going to come - what nobody predicted was that it would come first from the generation born into the technology - Silicon Canals

Gen Z is increasingly skeptical of AI, with a significant drop in excitement and rising concerns about its impact on their work and creativity.
Marketing
fromMacon Telegraph
5 days ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.
Digital life
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Is the Word of the Year "Whimsy"?

Gen Z is embracing 'whimsy' by adopting playful, creative habits that enhance everyday life and evoke a sense of nostalgia.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Viral victory: Iran is beating the land of tech bros in the social media wars

Iran excels in social media engagement, using humor and creativity to challenge the West despite domestic internet restrictions.
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds

These results raise major questions about the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban and show it would be a high stakes gamble for the UK to follow suit now.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
18 hours ago

People Who Were Teenagers Before Social Media Existed Are Sharing What Life Was Like

You could do something stupid at 15 and only the three people there remembered it - not the entire internet forever.
Digital life
Television
fromForbes
3 days ago

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.
Marketing
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Digital life
fromBustle
1 day ago

You Can Pry This Cheugy Millennial Habit From My Cold, Dead Hands

Millennials prefer making big purchases on larger screens due to trust issues with mobile devices.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Influencer dubbed 'Sam Altman's worst nightmare' goes viral for breaking ChatGPT's brain, over and over again

AI's reliability is questioned as viral videos expose its frequent mistakes, leading to growing anti-AI sentiment among Gen Z.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Influencer dubbed 'Sam Altman's worst nightmare' goes viral for breaking ChatGPT's brain, over and over again

AI's reliability is questioned as viral videos expose its frequent mistakes, leading to growing anti-AI sentiment among Gen Z.
#tiktok
fromMashable
3 days ago
Social media marketing

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: Teens share which app affects sleep most

Games
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

TikTok DMs have a hidden easter egg-and it's no joke. How to find and play the secret emoji game

A hidden alligator emoji game is available in TikTok DMs, providing a fun distraction for users.
Games
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Go play this secret game in your TikTok DMs | TechCrunch

TikTok has introduced a secret emoji game in DMs where users bounce across alligators to compete for high scores.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
3 days ago

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: Teens share which app affects sleep most

TikTok is perceived by teens as a major distraction, negatively impacting sleep and productivity more than Instagram and Snapchat.
Social media marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

From inspirational quotes to depicting himself as Jesus, see how Trump's social media posts have evolved since 2009

Donald Trump's social media presence has evolved from benign posts to a controversial and combative persona, significantly impacting public discourse.
Marketing
fromThedrum
6 days ago

Fanta goes 'Too Dark' with Halloween Snapchat-led campaign

Fanta launches a Halloween campaign targeting teens with a focus on engagement and co-creation using Snapchat and dark-themed content.
Digital life
fromFortune
4 days ago

Meet the millennial and Gen Z 'attention activists' who are trying desperately to unplug from their phones | Fortune

A movement is emerging among millennials and Gen Z to reduce screen time and promote real-life interactions over digital distractions.
Typography
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

"That's 8 inches or more, sweetie": This gay Tiktoker's guide to catching print is going viral - Queerty

Catching print is a dating tactic to assess men's anatomy without physical intimacy.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Why brands can't stop acting like reply guys and jumping into viral comment threads on social media

Brands are increasingly engaging in social media replies to drive interaction and remain culturally relevant.
Social media marketing
fromAxios
4 days ago

The first AI-era war is a "slopaganda" battle to control memes

AI-generated content is rapidly spreading propaganda, making it easier for influencers to adopt conspiracy theories.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 weeks ago

Young people want their news to be more fun, a new report says

Young adults prefer news that is entertaining and fun, contrasting with older adults who favor traditional news sources.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Cameo partners with TikTok to boost popularity | TechCrunch

Cameo videos regularly go viral on TikTok, and TikTok talent delivered its strongest year yet on Cameo in 2025, according to Cameo CEO Steven Galanis.
Social media marketing
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Where Have All the Good Memes Gone?

The lyrics have a rather annoying quality to them, similar to the way that other songs like "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen, "Fireflies" by Owl City or even "Friday" by Rebecca Black did in their time - songs that gained rapid popularity and, just as quickly, sparked rapid backlash from many due to overexposure to them.
Humor
Higher education
fromNature
1 month ago

What a viral TikTok taught me about personal storytelling in science

Science educators should prioritize conveying wonder and personal meaning about their subjects rather than just delivering information, as genuine enthusiasm resonates with students and audiences far beyond traditional classrooms.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Hilarious FTM mix-up goes viral on TikTok: 'I woke up to the most confused message'

The TikTok video starts with Jess saying: "Female-to-male trans (people) and first time moms: y'all need to get together and decide who gets to keep the FTM acronym." She can hardly keep a straight face as she continues: "In my local neighbourhood giveaway group, this woman posted 'FTM: looking for boy clothes', and to be fair, she said 'boy'. That should have been my first clue."
LGBT
Apple
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Social media users amazed to discover secret message on paper emoji

Apple's paper emoji contains a hidden easter egg: a handwritten note addressed 'Dear Kate' signed 'John Appleseed' with lines from the 'Crazy Ones/Think Different' campaign.
Social justice
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

9 words Boomers use constantly that Gen Z had to Google and now finds deeply offensive - Silicon Canals

Common words such as 'hysterical' and 'exotic' carry sexist or othering histories that younger generations rightly find offensive.
fromFrenchly
2 months ago

16 French Gen Z Slang Terms You Should Know - Frenchly

If you spend any time scrolling French TikTok, watching French YouTubers, or hanging out near a high school or university café in Paris, Marseille, or Lyon, you'll quickly notice that the French you learned in class isn't exactly what young people are speaking today. French Gen Z slang is a fast-evolving mix of , Arabic and Romani influences, texting shortcuts, and words born from rap and street culture.
France news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

The most cringeworthy words, according to Gen Z - do you use them?

'Gen Z's relationship with language is incredibly fast-moving. Unlike previous generations, they are growing up in a digital environment where new words can emerge, become popular or "cringe" within a matter of months...or even weeks! Platforms like Instagram or TikTok definitely accelerate this cycle: a phrase might start as a joke or trend within a niche community, go viral globally, and then quickly become overused.'
Humor
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

No Cap: SNL Just Killed Gen Z Slang

On last night's Saturday Night Live, we learned that time stops for nothing-not people and not language. Marcello Hernández, the cast member perhaps most likely to become SNL's next breakout star, dropped by the "Weekend Update" desk to inform the Millennial co-anchor Colin Jost-and, by proxy, many Millennial audience members-of the slang terms favored by Gen Z.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why 'nihilist penguin' is the mood of the moment

"One of them caught our eye, the one in the center," Herzog explains as he narrates the documentary. "He would neither go toward the feeding grounds at the edge of the ice, nor return to the colony. Shortly afterward, we saw him heading straight for the mountains, some 70 kilometers away. Doctor Ainslie explained even if he caught him, and brought him back to the colony, he would immediately head right back for the mountains. But, why?"
Film
Digital life
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Gen Z turning their backs on social media except for this one app, survey finds

Gen Z uses TikTok daily but distrusts it, while increasingly abandoning other social media to pursue offline activities, fitness, hobbies, and real-world connections.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 months ago

'Cold call with me': The new TikTok trend built on phone call awkwardness

Sales reps, recruiters and business owners turn unsolicited cold calls into viral TikTok content, using theatrical energy and unconventional tactics to attract millions of views.
fromHer Campus
1 month ago

Is Social Media Creating Micro-Celebrities?

The rise of TikTok and YouTube has dramatically changed the lives of content creators by turning social media into a legitimate career path rather than just a hobby. These platforms allow ordinary people to build massive audiences without traditional media connections, often through algorithm-driven exposure.
Social media marketing
#vagueposting
Social media marketing
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

What Does 'Mogging' Mean? Understanding the Latest Slang Word

Olympic skater Alysa Liu uses the slang term 'mog,' which means appearing superior to someone physically or aesthetically, originating from toxic masculinity communities but now sanitized through social media use.
Social media marketing
fromParle Mag
2 months ago

Why Short-Form Content Is Changing the Entertainment Industry

Short-form video dominates discovery, launches careers, and reshapes entertainment consumption toward rapid, mobile, easily shared, and constantly refreshed content.
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