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“Is that a virtual AA meeting?” Meta’s new advert screams millennial cringe

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has released an ad that’s so bad it’s made people wonder what his marketing team is getting paid for.
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Social media explodes with emotional tributes to dying anglerfish, “I’m wrecked,” say users

An anglerfish spotted surfacing in Tenerife has made waves on social media after the “sea devil” swam to its death.
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Your productivity playlist isn't lying to you after all

Whether it’s lo-fi beats to work to, or that Spotify playlist that you love, science shows the claims are true.
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Your Instagram bikini pics might be ruining your relationship

It’s Valentine's Day, and romance may well be dead. Research suggests that social media might be ruining our relationships.
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The Duolingo Owl is dead and the world needs answers

Let’s take a moment to remember Duo, the extremely enthusiastic but borderline psychotic owl that would never let you skip your Spanish lesson.
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Kanye West’s X account deactivated following bizarre and disturbing behavior on social media

Kanye West’s X account has been deactivated following his long, bizarre, and dangerous rants on the platform.
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Guy who said birds aren’t real just created a nuclear egg (but not really)

Enron, the scandalous energy company that went bust in 2001, has just announced the creation of its at-home nuclear reactor, or did it?
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Santa from the 1960s to the 2050s: how much will the character change?

While we have many names for Santa Claus, such as Saint Nicholas or Father Christmas, there are equally, if not more, depictions of the beloved festive character throughout the ages.
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The Severance Season 2 trailer is here, and we have so many questions

The three-year wait for Severance Season 2 will end on January 17th, 2025, bringing the first of many weekly watercooler television moments in 2025. Are you ready?
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Will major sports deals knock out traditional TV broadcasting?

Digital entertainment is undergoing a seismic shift, with live sports emerging as the new battleground where streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon, Disney, and Apple are clashing to secure and retain subscribers.
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Hold up, Spotify: Netflix Wrapped is also here (but it’s unofficial)

No, Netflix will not create its own Spotify Wrapped-style review of your year in streaming. However, a video editing company has created a tool allowing you to see what your binges looked like in 2024.
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NASA’s new cozy video captivates viewers

NASA has released a cozy winter YouTube video with a cosmic twist, just in time for the festive period.
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Optimus’ new hand upgrade includes 22 degrees of freedom: what does it mean?

Tesla’s Optimus robot has shown off its new and improved dexterity in a recent video on Elon Musk’s platform X.
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Did Kim Kardashian get paid $30K for racy Tesla photoshoot?

A recent impromptu photoshoot with Kim Kardashian caught the media’s attention after speculation that the reality star was paid to pose with Tesla’s latest products surfaced.
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Kim Kardashian missed out on $10M after advertising Tesla’s robot for free

Kim Kardashian has recently posted videos of her interactions with the latest Tesla products that debuted at the ‘We Robot’ event last month.
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Streaming subscriptions are a good deal, actually

We all complain about the ballooning costs of Netflix and Spotify subscriptions, but new data helps present a counterintuitive case for good value.
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Record breaking 60 million tuned in to glitchy Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight

In what Netflix calls a record-breaking night, 60 million households watched the historic match between YouTuber Jake Paul and legendary boxer Mike Tyson.
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Throuple drama as girlfriend invites ChatGPT to settle arguments: it’s more common than you think

One Redditor was having some relationship problems, and artificial intelligence only made things worse.
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South Park creator takes deadpan jab at Sam Altman

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There's no end in sight for the South Park series, and fans will get a whole bunch of new episodes in 2025. "We will last long enough to reach the singularity and pass it," Matt Stone, co-creator of South Park, said.
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Night at the Museum IRL: visitors use AI to chat with dead animals

In museums, you usually see dead animals – pickled bodies, stuffed carcasses, or skeletons. As a rule, they’re quiet. Well, not anymore. Thanks to AI, visitors to Cambridge University’s Museum of Zoology can now talk to them.
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