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Google and YouTube will pay $30 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over alleged violations of children’s privacy laws. The case claimed YouTube collected personal data from kids under 13 without parental consent, breaching COPPA regulations. Eligible claimants include U.S. children who watched child-directed content on YouTube between July 1, 2013 and April 1, 2020. […]

November 8, 2025

Jaafar Jackson steps into Michael Jackson’s shoes. Lionsgate’s first trailer for Michael delivers iconic moves and milestone moments.

November 8, 2025

Healtheries and TBWANZ launched a bold wellness campaign called Sleep vs Sloth, sending New Zealand’s top sleeper to Costa Rica to nap against a real sloth. The campaign aimed to spotlight sleep health in a playful, social-first format, live-streamed on Instagram. Nelson lawyer Andy Franklet won the national callout and faced off in a tropical […]

November 7, 2025

Hailey Bieber’s birthday wish? Dessert-scented lip tints and a bubble bag big enough for your skincare secrets.

November 7, 2025

Meghan Markle’s acting comeback is here—and yes, she’s playing herself.

November 7, 2025

Dua Lipa just dropped skincare hotter than her tour outfits—DUA is here to glow.

November 7, 2025

Image courtesy of Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv Call it a brand new serve. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has unveiled a redesigned logo and brand identity, its sixth in more than five decades. Balancing heritage with motion, the update is intended to meet the fast-paced demands of digital media while still honoring the […]

November 7, 2025

Tinder’s new feature asks if your photos could do the matchmaking. Can your Camera Roll really determine your next date?

November 7, 2025

Moleskine and BLACKPINK have teamed up for a limited edition stationery collection that blends sleek design with K-pop flair. The line includes a classic notebook, planner, Cahier journals, and a mini keyring notebook—each styled in BLACKPINK’s signature black-and-pink palette with cube-inspired visuals. Designed to encourage self-expression and creativity, the collection reflects both brands’ commitment to […]

November 7, 2025

Freelancers can choose their own business policies. We can determine how we work, when we work, and how much we charge. That last one can be difficult, to say the least. Pricing has confounded many a small business owner. Choosing what to charge for your service is only one part of the equation, however. You […]

November 7, 2025

John Lewis’ 2025 Christmas advert, “Where Love Lives,” takes a heartfelt turn, focusing on a father-son bond sparked by a vinyl gift and a shared love for music. The ad trades fantasy for realism, using Alison Limerick’s dance anthem and a piano-led Labrinth cover to bridge generations. Created by Saatchi & Saatchi, it subtly showcases […]

November 6, 2025

Image courtesy of PANTONE PANTONE has dipped its brush into artificial intelligence for the first time to help clear some shades of doubt for those stuck on which hues to choose. The color authority has joined forces with Microsoft to launch the Pantone Palette Generator, an AI-powered assistant that helps designers create color palettes instantly, […]

November 6, 2025

Studio Ghibli and major Japanese publishers have formally demanded that OpenAI stop using their copyrighted content to train its video generation model, Sora 2. Delivered via trade group CODA, the letter cites Japan’s copyright laws, which require explicit consent for derivative use. Companies like Bandai Namco and Square Enix argue OpenAI’s opt-out system is inadequate. […]

November 6, 2025

Apple has launched a full-featured web version of its App Store, allowing users to browse apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, TV, and Vision Pro directly from any browser. The redesigned site features editorial highlights, top charts, update histories, privacy labels, and platform switching. However, users still can’t log in or install apps remotely—clicking “Get” […]

November 6, 2025

Sparkle meets sound control. The Swarovski x Loop Experience 2 pairs precision-cut stones with Loop’s signature ring for a jewel-like finish designed for real venues.

November 6, 2025

Website performance is critical to your online success. Faster page loads result in better conversion rates, happier users, and peace of mind. Hint: You must achieve the first two to attain that last one. WordPress is fairly performant out of the box. However, that changes when we add a theme, plugins, content, and media files […]

November 6, 2025

Every font tells a story. Once upon a time, serifs ruled the world. Looking at them today, we can’t shake the feelings of tradition and elegance. Then, we switched to sans-serifs, which are practical and highly readable. Fonts that amplify your message. Today, we use all types of fonts. Serifs for elegant materials, sans-serifs for […]

November 6, 2025

It’s amazing to see how quickly web developers have adopted artificial intelligence (AI) apps. Many have added this technology to their workflow and haven’t looked back. There are pros and cons to this seismic industry shift. On the bright side, AI speeds up the development process. We don’t have to spend hours poring over WordPress […]

November 6, 2025

Bitter creek is a visual production studio shaped by culture, built to influence.Our goal was to redesign their website and portfolio into a more immersive…

November 6, 2025

If you’ve seen one AI-generated website mockup, you’ve seen a hundred. The same purple gradients. The same sans-serif hero headlines. The same three-column feature sections with the same rounded corner icons. Scroll through Dribbble or Behance lately, and you’ll notice an unsettling homogeneity creeping into design portfolios — a visual convergence that makes everything feel… […]

November 5, 2025