Tracking the posts, platforms, and people driving internet culture in real time.
“How do you fix this?”: Adam Mosseri presented with a literal wall of code words teens use to circumvent Instagram’s algorithm during interview
“Not sure if I’ll ever trust tech’s ‘protective’ measures or intentions.”
On Oct 14, 2025 by Susan LaMarca
Fans react to YouTubers Dan & Phil revealing they’ve been in a relationship for 16 years: “Phan confirmed real”
“I was right when I was 13.”
On Oct 14, 2025 by Rebekah Harding
14 times celebrities did the funniest thing online
Some truly iconic moments in celeb internet history.
On Oct 12, 2025 by Rachel Kiley
“I think we know who to blame”: Explaining the Mountain Dew flavor conspiracy theory
“Prepare for a new life-altering event soon.”
On Oct 12, 2025 by Anna Good
“People need to get a life”: Jake Paul responds to influx of AI deepfake videos of his likeness
“Are we gonna take AI seriously now?”
On Oct 10, 2025 by Laura Holliday
“You gotta unplug sometimes”: Twitch streamer Fandy just gave birth on a livestream, and viewers can’t believe what they just witnessed
“Streamers need to be stopped.”
On Oct 8, 2025 by Rebekah Harding
How to turn off the new “Find Similar” feature that pops up automatically when pausing videos on TikTok
“I don’t know how they’re using AI to categorize our content.”
On Oct 6, 2025 by Ljeonida Mulabazi
“So now even our Memories come with a subscription fee?”: Snapchat users will need to pay to keep their old Snaps—here’s how to download them before the fee begins
“Feels like nothing online is truly free anymore.”
On Oct 5, 2025 by Ljeonida Mulabazi
The internet is picking apart Taylor Swift’s lyrics in the “Life of a Showgirl” album—and not in a good way
“It feels like your mom is sending you memes that she thinks you would like.”
On Oct 4, 2025 by Rebekah Harding
“Top tier jester”: Merriam-Webster trolls social media with “AI rollout”
“There’s artificial intelligence and then there’s actual intelligence.”
On Oct 3, 2025 by Anna Good
“I can see you recording”: Hamilton actor calls out the sudden rise of bootleg clips of Broadway shows posted to social media
“If you have not seen the show live, I don’t want to see a single negative comment.”
On Oct 2, 2025 by Rebekah Harding
“Today years old finding this out”: Marriott board chairman explains how to actually pronounce the hotel chain’s name
If it’s not Elli-aat, then it’s not Marri-aat either.
On Sep 26, 2025 by Ljeonida Mulabazi
“No point in getting rich anymore”: Car enthusiasts react to rumor that Mercedes is retiring the G-Wagon
“What is meant to motivate us now?”
On Sep 26, 2025 by Rebekah Harding
“I am heartbroken”: A scam inviting people onto Amy Poehler’s podcast is running rampant—here’s how to avoid being scammed
“It seems legit, but it’s not.”
On Sep 25, 2025 by Rebekah Harding
It’s “Fat Bear Week”—what to know about the social media holiday
“The most wonderful time of the year.”
On Sep 24, 2025 by Ljeonida Mulabazi
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