Meta has launched a sweeping new policy to curb unoriginal content on Facebook, echoing similar efforts by YouTube. The update targets copy-paste behavior, spammy reposts, and AI-generated clutter that lack creative transformation or proper credit. Pages caught posting reused material without meaningful edits may face reduced reach, demoted visibility, and monetization penalties. Meta has already […]
July 17, 2025
PUMA and Jazwares have launched the Squishmallows x PUMA 2.0 collection, fusing iconic plush characters with stylish sneakers for both kids and adults. Inspired by seven fan-favorites like Malcolm the mushroom and Cam the Cat, each design channels whimsy and comfort across PUMA’s classic silhouettes. With prices ranging from $60–$100, the drop strengthens Squishmallows’ cultural […]
July 17, 2025
Stack Overflow is dying, but developers aren’t leaving the community behind—they’re evolving. With AI tools, real-time chat platforms, and more dynamic spaces like GitHub and Reddit, the future of developer collaboration is shifting. Is Stack Overflow’s decline the death of online communities or just the start of something better?
July 17, 2025
K-pop group Enhypen is launching its first-ever VR concert film, Immersion, premiering August 8 in Seoul and expanding to 40 cities worldwide. Produced by Amaze, the experience blends ultra-HD 12K visuals, Unreal Engine effects, and AI super-resolution to create lifelike performances. Fans will explore surreal settings—from moonlit rooftops to abandoned factories—while enjoying intimate, face-to-face moments […]
July 16, 2025
Airbnb and Paramount Animation have teamed up to offer a whimsical Smurf-themed experience in Belgium’s enchanted forest. Timed with the July 18 release of The Smurfs movie, the free four-hour event on August 3 invites two families to explore Papa Smurf’s mushroom house, sip Smurfberry drinks, and customize iconic white hats. Hosted by Nicolas Tytgat, […]
July 16, 2025
Damien Hirst is facing renewed plagiarism allegations over his 1990 installation A Thousand Years, which critics claim closely resembles Fly-Piece by fellow Goldsmiths student Hamad Butt. Butt’s work, featuring live flies in a vitrine, debuted weeks before Hirst’s similar piece, sparking claims of idea appropriation. Curator Dominic Johnson asserts Hirst likely saw Butt’s prototype firsthand. […]
July 16, 2025
Global K-pop sensation BLACKPINK has partnered with Google Maps to launch a custom navigation mode for their Deadline World Tour. Debuting July 12, 2025, the feature helps fans plan routes to stadium venues like SoFi Stadium and Soldier Field using real-time traffic updates, transit options, and nearby hotspots. On desktop, the usual Pegman icon is […]
July 15, 2025
McDonald’s AI hiring platform, McHire, exposed sensitive data from 64 million job applicants due to the use of the notoriously weak password “123456.” Security researchers Ian Carroll and Sam Curry accessed live admin dashboards and applicant records using default credentials, uncovering a flawed API that leaked resumes, contact info, and personality test results. Used by […]
July 15, 2025
AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini have only been around for a few years. Although many of us have become reliant on them, we still recall what life was like before they came around. But what about future generations? For them, these tools will have always been an integral part of everyday life. Just as […]
July 15, 2025