It seems like everyone has a spam story or two to tell. And we’re not talking about in a lifetime. No, spam is an everyday nuisance and something we live with. The problem impacts every corner of the web. Sure, it litters social networks and enterprise applications. But even the smallest websites are bombarded with […]
November 24, 2025
Spotify has acquired WhoSampled, the renowned music database known for tracing samples, covers, and remixes across over 1.2 million tracks. Announced on November 19, 2025, the deal brings WhoSampled’s team and archive into Spotify’s ecosystem to power its new SongDNA feature. SongDNA offers listeners a deeper look into a track’s creative lineage—highlighting borrowed riffs, remix […]
November 21, 2025
Image courtesy of DepositPhotos and featured with permission If you’ve been feeling like creativity has been stuck in overdrive due to overly loud colors, fast-moving content, and shinier everything, 2026 may be the year the brakes finally tap. DepositPhotos foresees the coming cycle won’t be about shouting above the noise, but about choosing what’s worth […]
November 21, 2025
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! has acquired Maurizio Cattelan’s infamous solid gold toilet sculpture, America, for $12.1 million at Sotheby’s. The 18-karat artwork, known for its satirical edge and high-profile history—including a Guggenheim debut and unsolved theft from Blenheim Palace—now joins Ripley’s collection of eccentric artifacts. The toilet is fully functional and may be made […]
November 21, 2025
Hellmann’s has launched the world’s first mayo-dispensing bow tie, the BYO Bow, blending fashion and flavour in a cheeky campaign by Thinkerbell. Designed by Melbourne label Reigner and fronted by NRL star Kalyn Ponga, the rhinestone-studded accessory lets wearers squeeze out Hellmann’s mayonnaise in style. The campaign responds to research showing 19% of Australians secretly […]
November 21, 2025
Eminem has filed a legal challenge against Australian beach umbrella brand Swim Shady, claiming its name is too similar to his iconic Slim Shady persona. The rapper argues that the brand’s U.S. trademark could mislead consumers into thinking he’s affiliated with the company. His team cites longstanding trademark rights dating back to 2001 and warns […]
November 20, 2025
TikTok is rolling out a new Time and Well‑being hub that replaces its old screen time page with tools designed to support mindfulness and healthier digital habits. Features include an affirmation journal with over 120 cards, a sound machine offering calming audio, and guided breathing exercises. Users can also take part in gamified missions like […]
November 20, 2025