The top 2025 viral moments that took the internet by storm, from 6-7 to the Coldplay 'kiss cam' scandal and Labubu

In 2024, the Wicked: Part One press tour had the confusifying “holding space” quote. In 2025, Wicked: For Good star Michelle ...
MIT Technology Review

How I learned to stop worrying and love AI slop

Speaking with popular AI content creators convinces me that “slop” isn’t just the internet rotting in real time, but the ...

6-7 Merry Rizzmas. What does the latest Gen Alpha slang even mean?

Spending time around children this holiday season? USA TODAY defined four Gen Alpha slang phrases to know ahead of your ...
Futurism

White House Confused by How Random YouTuber’s Stream Became Featured on Its Website

The executive branch has been infiltrated by an unexpected entity: a random livestreamer. On Friday, the White House said it was launching an investigation after some bearded dude’s YouTube stream ...

macOS 26.2 adds one of the smartest video calling features I’ve seen in years

OS 26.2 introduces Edge Light, a smart new feature that uses your Mac’s display as a virtual ring light for video calls.
The New RepublicOpinion

Random YouTube Livestream Pops Up on White House Website

A livestream of a bearded man who goes by “Real Matt Money” inexplicably took over the White House home page on Thursday ...

The Ultra-Realistic AI Face Swapping Platform Driving Romance Scams

Capable of creating “nearly perfect” face swaps during live video chats, Haotian has made millions, mainly via Telegram. But ...