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South Korea’s top court rules that ‘Baby Shark’ wades safely in public domain waters.

August 16, 2025

The designer portfolio is dead—and AI killed it. Recruiters don’t click your link, algorithms flatten your work into bullet points, and the real hiring decisions happen on LinkedIn, X, and in community feeds.

August 16, 2025

Take a bite, get sorted—Krispy Kreme’s Hogwarts collection casts a culinary spell with house-themed flavors and a magical surprise.

August 15, 2025

South Park Season 27, Episode 2, titled “Got a Nut,” aired August 6 and drew 6.2 million viewers across Comedy Central and Paramount+, marking its biggest ratings since 2018. The episode satirizes political figures including Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, and JD Vance, with surreal scenes set at Mar-a-Lago and a controversial post-credits moment showing Noem […]

August 15, 2025

Unlike the ones of childhood comforts, this all-black ice cream doesn’t want to be seen—it wants to be felt.

August 15, 2025

McDonald’s Japan abruptly ended its Pokémon card Happy Meal promotion after viral images showed unopened meals discarded by collectors seeking the limited-edition cards. The campaign, aimed at children, was hijacked by resellers and adult fans, sparking public backlash over food waste and ethical marketing. Social media users criticized the brand for encouraging wasteful behavior, prompting […]

August 15, 2025

Your six-pack might be clean. But what about down there?

August 15, 2025

From chandeliers to skyline views, these bathrooms are flush with style.

August 15, 2025

Chelsea rewrites its future with fonts rooted in its brave-hearted crest.

August 15, 2025

Lightroom Mobile is widely recognized as the leading photo editing application for photographers on the go. Suitable for both experienced and inexperienced photographers alike, it offers a suite of tools for easy photo editing directly from your mobile device. Presets in Lightroom Mobile are pre-configured settings you can apply to your photographs with a single […]

August 15, 2025

Country icon Shania Twain has teamed up with McDonald’s Canada for a nostalgic limited-time menu inspired by her early days working the drive-thru. The collaboration features All-Dressed McShaker Fries, a warm Strawberry Pie, and a collectible pink cowboy boot keychain available with select meals. Twain calls the campaign a “homecoming,” blending her fast-food roots with […]

August 14, 2025

Walmart will pay $5.6 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit filed by four California counties over allegations of overcharging shoppers. The case revealed that items like produce and baked goods were sold with less weight than advertised or at prices higher than posted. The settlement includes $5.5 million in civil penalties and nearly $140,000 […]

August 14, 2025

Perplexity AI has made headlines with a bold $34.5 billion bid to acquire Google Chrome, challenging the tech giant amid a major antitrust case. The offer, framed as a public-interest move, arrives as the DOJ considers forcing Google to divest Chrome to reduce its search monopoly. CEO Aravind Srinivas argues Chrome deserves independent stewardship, while […]

August 14, 2025

Taylor Swift sparked fan frenzy with a mysterious countdown clock set to 12:12 a.m. ET on her website, leading to the reveal of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Coordinated teasers from Taylor Nation and the Kelce brothers’ podcast amplified speculation. Swift appeared in a clip holding a mint-green briefcase that unveiled […]

August 14, 2025

“Please Call Me Champ” is a freelancer who created the IP of the same name under the identity of a studio. Champ Panupong Techawongthawon, known simply…

August 14, 2025

Think “user” and “customer” are the same thing? Think again. Confusing the two could be the silent killer of your product—and your profits. Here’s why designing for the wrong journey could cost you everything.

August 14, 2025

Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro stage adaptation, produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company, has unveiled its towering Totoro puppet during its acclaimed West End run at London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre. Adapted by Tom Morton-Smith and featuring music by Joe Hisaishi, the production recreates iconic scenes from the 1988 animated classic, including the beloved bus stop […]

August 13, 2025

K-pop icon G-Dragon is set to feature on Vince’s upcoming single “Cha Cha Cha,” a Latin-infused hip-hop/R&B track dropping August 18, 2025. Vince, known for his work on the 2025 film KPop Demon Hunters, brings his signature production style to the collaboration, which fans are already calling a potential chart-topper. The Black Label teased the […]

August 13, 2025

Elon Musk has accused Apple of favoring OpenAI’s ChatGPT in the App Store while sidelining his own AI chatbot, Grok. Despite Grok ranking highly and X leading in news apps, Musk claims Apple’s editorial bias stems from its 2024 partnership with OpenAI. He’s threatened legal action, calling it an antitrust issue. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman […]

August 13, 2025

Michael “Schlep,” a 22-year-old YouTuber known for exposing alleged predators on Roblox, has been permanently banned from the platform and served a cease-and-desist letter. Roblox cited violations including simulated child endangerment conversations, sharing personal data, and directing users off-platform. Schlep claims his sting-style videos led to six arrests and filled gaps in Roblox’s safety measures. […]

August 13, 2025