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Brendon McNerney

‘The problems of monetization that we faced on Vine still exist’: Former Vine star and Clash CEO Brendon McNerney wants creators to get paid—fairly

‘I don’t think that the major platforms are going to win this.’

On Feb 3, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture

Vine is long dead, but its energy lives on

Five years after its death, the love for vines and 'Vine energy' persists.

On Jan 27, 2022 by Daysia Tolentino

Internet Culture
Gabbie Hanna and Jessi Smiles

‘It’s beyond triggering’: After years of bad blood stemming from rape case, Jessi Smiles exposes Gabbie Hanna in leaked phone call

The former friends are again beefing on social media.

On Jun 8, 2021 by Nahila Bonfiglio

Internet Culture
Adam Perkins

‘Welcome to Chili’s’ Vine creator Adam Perkins dead at 24

Adam Perkins' vines were an essential part of the app.

On Apr 14, 2021 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture
Police officer Sam Lopez from Tacoma Police Department on TikTok

This cop made fun of defunding police movement on TikTok. Now, he’s under investigation

Some videos appear to violate the department's professional standards.

On Jul 3, 2020 by Nahila Bonfiglio

Internet Culture IRL
Alex Warren and David Dobrik

TikTok star Alex Warren accused of stealing ideas from David Dobrik

The similarities are striking.

On Apr 17, 2020 by Nahila Bonfiglio

Internet Culture
TikTok - lesbians

TikTok teens are using this Jason Derulo song to come out to their loved ones

Coming out has never been so wholesome.

On Apr 14, 2020 by Nahila Bonfiglio

Internet Culture IRL
Lele Pons - TikTok

Lele Pons’ TikTok stunt inspires all sorts of mean tweets

The comments got vicious.

On Apr 7, 2020 by Nahila Bonfiglio

Internet Culture
TikTok challenges

The most dangerous TikTok challenges we’ve seen—so far

Don't try these at home.

On Feb 23, 2020 by Nahila Bonfiglio

Internet Culture
TikTok suicide livestream

TikTok waited hours to contact police after teen broadcasted suicide

TikTok's main goal appeared to be keeping the story from going viral.

On Feb 6, 2020 by Nahila Bonfiglio

Internet Culture IRL
TikTok vs. Byte

How does Byte measure up to TikTok when it comes to protecting kids?

Concerned parents and teachers, here's your answer.

On Feb 6, 2020 by Brooke Sjoberg

Tech
what is byte

What is Byte, and can it really compete with TikTok?

Do it for the Byte?

On Jan 29, 2020 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture Streaming Tech
Star Wars memes

TikTok is now full of ‘Star Wars’ memes

'Hello there.'

On Jan 7, 2020 by Nahila Bonfiglio

Internet Culture Parsec
elmo tiktok cover

Elmo O’dwyer is taking over TikTok

Who is Elmo O'dwyer?

On Dec 24, 2019 by Nahila Bonfiglio

Internet Culture
hit or miss tiktok

TikTok’s “hit or miss” challenge sparks real-world reactions

Hit or miss?

On Dec 18, 2019 by Nahila Bonfiglio

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