Social Media’s Last Taboo.  It’s okay to be every kind of person online — except struggling.

It’s okay to be every kind of person online — except struggling.

The Extras Are Tired

People are getting more sick of influencers, even as the job becomes…

The Rise of the Jamaican-Patty, Italian-Doughnut, Zine-Selling Newsstand

Candy, soda, and print don’t sell like they used to, so a few…

Etsy Is In Its Flop Era, and Sellers Are Fleeing

Once a quirky bastion of amateur vulva jewelry and pet portraits,…

‘The language of Pokémon is universal’: why fans are still catching ‘em all after 30 years

As Pokémon Go celebrates its 10th anniversary, its devoted players…

Glitched into empty space: why video games are obsessed with the Backrooms

The horror movie sensation of 2026 has its roots in gaming’s…

Why Kids Can’t Quit Roblox

The mechanics of many games on the platform are nearly identical to…

Roblox will let people use AI to make games on their phone

Get ready for even more questionable games on the platform.

In the Age of AI, the Analog Restaurant Feels Radical

Some restaurants are leaning into handmade touches, as AI-generated…

Everyone wants to play the harp now

Whether playing the harp on Instagram and taking up the trumpet to…

Tinder brings in-person dating events to more cities in the US, Europe

This AI Assistant Wants to Make Up for Your Boyfriend’s Incompetence

An ad for Orchid suggests the AI agent can fix relationship problems…