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Apple’s latest iOS 26.4 developer beta introduces a fresh wave of emoji designed for the Unicode 17 standard, expanding expression across the iPhone keyboard. The update includes standout additions such as Bigfoot‑inspired “hairy creature,” orca, ballet dancers, distorted face, fight cloud, landslide, trombone, and a treasure chest. While these headline icons draw attention, the release […]

March 11, 2026

ChatGPT won’t be getting frisky just yet. OpenAI says the feature is on hold while it focuses on upgrades that affect millions of users.

March 11, 2026

Franz Ferdinand condemned the IDF after discovering that Take Me Out was used without permission in a military video tied to strikes on Iran. Alex Kapranos called the IDF “warmongering murderers” and said the band felt “nauseous and furious” seeing their music placed over explosions and fighter jets. The incident reignited debate about how governments […]

March 11, 2026

Dakota Johnson fronts Calvin Klein’s Spring 2026 campaign with a calm, sunlit intimacy that reflects the brand’s minimalist roots. Shot by Gordon von Steiner in a Topanga, California home, the visuals follow Johnson through quiet moments that feel natural rather than staged. The collection highlights Ultralight underwear and 1990s inspired denim, styled with soft lighting […]

March 10, 2026

Paddington packed more than marmalade for the theater awards season. The West End musical about the beloved bear just picked up nine prizes in one night.

March 10, 2026

A YouTube-style ‘JeffTube’ is sorting video files from the Epstein investigation into an accessible streaming interface.

March 10, 2026

Mount Fuji, but make it mechanical. Louis Vuitton’s Escale au Mont Fuji pocket watch turns enamel art, gemstones, and automata into a tiny moving landscape.

March 10, 2026

Lisa becomes the global ambassador for Shiseido Ultimune, joining the brand’s latest global skincare campaign.

March 10, 2026

BTS takes their time to answer fans’ questions online as anticipation grows for their upcoming album ‘Arirang’.

March 10, 2026

Far Far Away gets crystallized by Swarovski, which has turned Shrek and friends into faceted collectibles for fans who prefer their fairy tales on the shelf.

March 10, 2026

The Jay‑D 2.0 DIY DJ Mixtable Kit turns music mixing into a hands‑on electronics project, guiding users through assembling a fully functional compact DJ mixer while learning the fundamentals of audio circuitry and signal flow. The kit arrives as individual components that require soldering and assembly, introducing concepts such as crossfader mechanics, gain control, and […]

March 9, 2026

The Lord of the Rings™ Mordor™ Keycap Holder R2 from Drop turns a simple keyboard accessory into a miniature Middle‑earth display. Inspired by the jagged terrain and fortress‑like structures of Mordor, the sculpted base acts as a small diorama that frames artisan keycaps as if they were relics from Tolkien’s world. The R2 edition refines […]

March 9, 2026

McDonald’s and Crocs have teamed up to launch a limited‑edition Happy Meal celebrating the McDonald’s All‑American Games. Starting March 10, participating restaurants will offer customizable mini Crocs clog keychains as toys inside the meal. Each mini clog comes with basketball‑themed Jibbitz stickers, allowing fans to personalize their collectible. The collaboration highlights McDonald’s long‑standing connection to […]

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March 9, 2026

A White House meme styled after ‘Pokémon Pokopia’ has prompted the franchise to distance itself from the post.

March 8, 2026

Online true-crime speculation crosses a line as a TikTok tarot reader loses a $10 million defamation case she didn’t predict.

March 8, 2026