Make no mistake! The invention of vertical dramas is another ploy for our corporate overlords to monetize IP. Before you riot, dear reader, I would appreciate a few minutes to preach from my digital soapbox. Understanding the state of modern digital media and its evolution is crucial to protecting our wallets and jobs.

Move over DeepSeek, DeepSqueak is the new AI in town!

Get excited, Character.ai users; the company has introduced a new chat style into the mix. Represented by a creepy mouse and powered by RatGPT (I see what you did there), the chat style is changeable in the settings menu.

Following a report that users had violated their Terms of Service, Character.ai announced on September 25, 2025, that certain characters would be removed from the platform.

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The message was received by millions of users who attempted to access YouTube content. Whether through the app, a web browser, or a TV, some users experienced glitches, while others did not.

Reports of internet outages have flooded Downdetector.com, where users can report a web browser or app blackout, over the course of the three weeks.

Here’s a rundown of every website and app that has experienced an outage from October 20th to October 29th.

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Character.ai launched a new feature called Character Charms.

Introduced on December 16, 2025, Character Charms is a beta feature that offers in-app currency. This currency, known as Charms, is currently redeemable for more turns on the Imagine feature.

In this article, I'm going to get a little nerdy as I break down my thoughts about ReelShort. We're going to talk specs, paywalls, and the fundamentals of filmmaking. I even touch on the psychological principles that make us want to spend real money on gamified apps. If you're curious about ReelShort or you're a petty nerd like me, then this article is calling your name.

BigHit Music, the label representing BTS, has announced the global boy band’s comeback on Korean communication platform Weverse.

The news marks the group’s long-awaited 5th studio album, "ARIRANG". With 14 tracks, the album is a thank you to ARMY, incorporating creative input from the BTS members.

The 20-year-old Korean-Australian singer did a now-deleted YouTube livestream called “Dear Bunnies.” Marsh addressed the nine-minute video to NewJeans fans concerned about the idol's future.

The issue lies in the disconnect between their rebrand and its execution. I would argue that SM Entertainment is misrepresenting Aespa’s mythos by selling the group as unpolished and unapologetic. This ideology is the antithesis of everything the K-pop machine stands for.

It peaked at number 5 on Billboard Global 200 and number 2 on the Circle Chart. According to the Circle Chart, Dirty Work claimed number 12 in August of 2025.

Simone Rocha is a designer known for her girlish romanticism. Her runways are ripe with pearls and bows, which have become her trademark. These elements are essential in her pieces. From clothing to accessories, you can’t separate Rocha from these details, and this bag exemplifies that.

Wisdom Kaye, the Nigerian-American model dubbed the best-dressed guy on TikTok by Vogue, recently ran into trouble with luxury fashion brand Miu Miu. Kaye, a long-time fan of the brand, experienced a $18,000 hiccup (to say the least) after purchasing a vest and sweater from the brick-and-mortar store.

If analysts are sure luxury bags are the next big thing on the art market, why are fine jewelry companies gaining popularity among consumers who were splurging on bags during the pandemic? 

Labubu is the newest fuzzy little monster to take over the collectible toy/bag charm craze. Created by artist Kasing Lung, the character is sold and marketed by Chinese toy company Pop Mart.

Known for her blonde hair, blue eyes, and voluptuous figure, Sweeney fits the bill for an advertiser's dream. Some suspected that American Eagle’s big dream is to sell eugenics instead of jeans.

POV Beauty is an influencer skincare brand founded by Mikayla Nogueira, and it intends to be one of the first American brands to bring PDRN skincare to the American market in 2026.

These are my recommendations for Black-Owned makeup brands. This post is not sponsored.

Let me spill tea on the pros and cons of the BFF Mascara so you know which one to skip and which to throw in the bin.

These are the hottest beauty and makeup trends of 2025.

This $75 supersized makeup beast is three eyeshadow palettes in one.

This analysis will examine how reflexivity is intentionally incorporated into the storytelling and camera movements, and its impact on the emotional authenticity of the narrative and the representation of Black women’s narratives.

These churches, each in varying states of decay and grandeur, are not only physical locations but also represent emotional checkpoints that reflect the complexities of their evolving relationships.

Jodie Mack’s animated short film “Yard Work is Hard Work,” which is 27 minutes, portrays themes of love and relationships set against the backdrop of economic hardship.