Rednote – The “Little Red Book” That Ate TikTok’s Lunch (with a Side of IG)
In news that feels ripped straight from a Black Mirror episode, social media users in the United States are flocking to Rednote, (a Chinese app also known as Xiaohongshu or simply “RED”) as they brace for TikTok’s potential demise. TikTok, the reigning monarch of short-form video entertainment, is teetering on the edge of extinction in […]
TikTok drop and Lemon8’s fate
Heard of Lemon8? Nor us. Yet, in the shadow of a potential TikTok ban, this relatively unknown social media app has skyrocketed to fame, only to face a similar fate. Lemon8, described as a “lifestyle community,” blends features from TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest into a single platform. Its rise has been meteoric, claiming the No. […]
Swippitt Declares War on “Low Battery” Anxiety
Charging your phone is so 2024. Enter Swippitt, the lovechild of a battery case and a battery-swapping magic trick you didn’t know you needed. Debuting at CES this week, this contraption promises to make your phone’s mortal battery struggles a thing of the past (if you can cough up the cash) . Here’s how it […]
Nike and Hyperice Announce the “Lazy Athlete Collection”
In a groundbreaking move to support “athletes” everywhere, Nike and Hyperice have unleashed their latest technological marvels: a battery-powered high-top shoe and a vest designed not only to speed up recovery but also to make warm-ups entirely optional. The collection, described by critics as “a gym membership in disguise,” promises to help athletes achieve their […]
Facebook’s Return to “Roots”, Rekindles Free Speech Across Platforms
In a dramatic pivot likely to ignite both celebration and controversy, Meta (Facebook etc) has announced sweeping changes to its content moderation and fact-checking policies in what CEO Mark Zuckerberg has described as a move to “restore free expression.” This sea change, meant to overhaul the company’s approach on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, was […]