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Elon Musk calls X’s algorithm “dumb” and puts the code online for everyone to judge.

January 22, 2026

Who says pharma can’t have personality? Ozempic leans into humor with a familiar duo, Justin Long and John Hodgman from the ‘Mac VS PC’ era.

January 22, 2026

OpenAI is shifting away from self‑reported age checks by introducing an automated age‑prediction system across ChatGPT consumer plans. This new safeguard, rooted in the Teen Safety Blueprint and Under‑18 Principles, aims to proactively protect younger users without requiring manual settings. The system uses non‑sensitive signals to estimate whether an account likely belongs to someone under […]

January 22, 2026

Typography for traffic: Volvo thinks a new font will help keep drivers’ eyes where they belong—on the road.

January 22, 2026

A princess for the runway: Disney and Mattel’s couture Cinderella has arrived fashionably on time at 11:59PM.

January 22, 2026

Our goal was to make history, to build a project that positions us as a young design studio, sets a new milestone in the German market, and pushes our…

January 22, 2026

Meme culture, now open 24/7.

January 21, 2026

Curiosity isn’t just for cats: Veronika the cow learned to scratch smarter, not harder.

January 21, 2026

You can now “walk” through parts of NYC without leaving your chair.

January 21, 2026

A centipede made of books, a many-headed monster, and other almost-logos? Wikipedia’s early design phase involving volunteers was a trip.

January 21, 2026

Snap open, snap shut—‘Foldy Bird’ tis equal parts nostalgic fun and hinge anxiety.

January 21, 2026

When the price disappears, you start noticing what things are made of: cast iron, wool, and wood.

January 21, 2026

Dove has partnered with Netflix and Shondaland’s Bridgerton to debut the “Let Them Talk” campaign ahead of the show’s fourth season. The initiative blends Dove’s mission to challenge restrictive beauty standards with Bridgerton’s Regency‑era storytelling, positioning real beauty as the talk of the ton. Using witty nods to gossip culture, the campaign reframes beauty conversations […]

January 21, 2026

More pumps, more snacks, more square feet: a new Buc-ee’s is going for the record.

January 20, 2026

Throwback feeds activated: 2026 is calling it 2016 again.

January 20, 2026

This Year of the Horse, Le Creuset brings strength, freedom, and flavor to make gatherings extra memorable.

January 20, 2026

Building the future is expensive, and OpenAI’s biggest challenge might be paying for it.

January 20, 2026

Watch your digital footprint; buying a Birkin might take much more than money these days.

January 20, 2026

The NHS really said: if you remember “X Factor Harry,” you might want to remember your cervical screening letter too.

January 20, 2026

The pen you grew up with just glowed up by lighting the room.

January 20, 2026