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Apple’s new ringtone in iOS 26 sounds like ‘Ace Attorney’ meets Nokia.

June 25, 2025

‘Elio’ opens soft—Pixar’s lowest ever. But don’t knock it till you’ve watched it.

June 25, 2025

OpenAI just spilled plans for its mystery AI device with Jony Ive thanks to a court dispute.

June 25, 2025

After nearly a decade of development, Riot Games has officially canceled Hytale, the highly anticipated Minecraft-inspired sandbox RPG, and will shut down Hypixel Studios. Despite early hype and a 2020 acquisition by Riot, the project struggled with technical challenges and shifting creative goals. Developers cited that scaling back would compromise the game’s vision, and no […]

June 25, 2025

Sanrio and Crocs have teamed up once again to launch a dazzling new collection of Swarovski-studded Jibbitz charms featuring Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and My Melody. Each charm is adorned with sparkling crystals and designed as a wearable tribute to Sanrio’s most beloved characters. Priced at $99 each, these limited-edition charms are available exclusively through the […]

June 25, 2025

A bridge, a gate, and two statues: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip will be honored side by side in a new London memorial.

June 25, 2025

McDonald’s is facing a nationwide boycott from June 24 to 30, organized by The People’s Union USA. The protest targets the fast-food giant’s rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including the removal of leadership diversity goals and supplier diversity programs. Activists also cite concerns over wage inequality, tax practices, and anti-union behavior. The […]

June 25, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne has teamed up with Liquid Death for one of the year’s most bizarre brand collaborations: a limited-edition release of iced tea cans containing his actual DNA. Dubbed Infinite Ozzy, the $450 collector cans were each sipped, crushed, and signed by the rock legend himself. Only 10 were made, sealed in lab-grade display cases, […]

June 24, 2025

Even IKEA’s screw bags are going green. Paper replaces plastic in a bold sustainability move.

June 24, 2025

Marvel’s Mister Fantastic popcorn bucket warps expectations—just maybe not in the way it intended.

June 24, 2025

Apple’s Mac ad went from pitch deck to pulled in 24 hours—was it just too “cringe” or are viewers just not used to this style?

June 24, 2025

Roblox wasn’t just a game for one Texas user—FBI says it was also used as a launchpad for a terror threat.

June 24, 2025

Johnny Depp drops anchor in Madrid—but this time, to brighten a kids’ hospital.

June 24, 2025

Amazon sounds the alarm: AI is coming for some roles.

June 24, 2025

Text animation is more than decoration. It controls pace, holds attention, and adds rhythm to the edit. A well-timed word hitting the screen can do more than a fancy transition. Whether you’re making YouTube content, detailed tutorials, product promos, reels, vlogs, or title sequences, good animated typography can make the difference between flat and finished. […]

June 24, 2025

Even in the digital age, business cards continue to play a hugely important role in professional networking. This simple exchange of contact information is about making a memorable impression and offering a lasting reminder of a connection. The design of your business card can have an influence on your professional image and how others remember […]

June 24, 2025

Reddit is considering using Sam Altman’s **eyeball-scanning Orb** to verify users—yes, your actual iris, for internet points. If this goes through, proving you’re human online might soon require biometric proof. Welcome to the internet’s weirdest identity crisis yet.

June 24, 2025

Anthropic’s Claude AI powers the Poetry Camera, a handcrafted device that transforms real-world scenes into printed verse instead of photos. Created by Kelin Zhang and Ryan Mather, the camera uses a Raspberry Pi and Claude 4 to generate poems—haikus, sonnets, or free verse—based on what it “sees.” Users select the poetic form via a dial, […]

June 23, 2025

Adidas and Oasis have launched the Original Forever collection, a 26-piece apparel line that revives the band’s iconic ’90s Britpop style. Timed with the Live ’25 reunion tour, the drop includes Firebird tracksuits, bucket hats, and coach jackets—many inspired by Liam and Noel Gallagher’s signature looks. A nostalgic campaign film, soundtracked by “Live Forever,” features […]

June 23, 2025

3K video in your sunnies? Oakley and Meta’s first smart glasses are eyeing the future.

June 22, 2025