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People are rushing to Temu and Shein to beat Trump's tariffs

US Shoppers Flock to Chinese Retailers to Beat Trump’s Tariffs

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2025

Trump’s Tariffs Backfire: Chinese Retailers See Surge in US Sales In an unexpected turn of events, Chinese retailers Temu and […]

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Darren Aronofsky teams up with Google DeepMind to shape AI filmmaking

Aronofsky Partners with Google DeepMind to Revolutionize Filmmaking with AI

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2025

Revolutionizing Filmmaking: Darren Aronofsky Partners with Google DeepMind to Explore AI’s Potential In a groundbreaking collaboration, acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky […]

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TikTok is testing 'Footnotes,' its version of Community Notes

TikTok Tests Footnotes to Combat Misinformation with Community Help

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2025

TikTok Takes a Stand Against Misinformation with New "Footnotes" Feature In a bid to combat the spread of misinformation on […]

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TikTok surfaces reviews tab in the comments section, usurping Google Maps

TikTok Expands into Reviews with New Comment Section Feature

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2025

TikTok Takes a Step into the World of Reviews, Transforming the Way We Discover and Engage In a move that […]

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The latest ChatGPT trend? People are using it to turn their pets into humans.

People Are Using ChatGPT to Turn Their Pets Into Humans and the Results Are Both Cute and Creepy

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2025

Pet Owners Use AI to Imagine Their Furry Friends as Humans, with Surprising Results In a bizarre yet fascinating trend, […]

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How a Threads post helped me find community and beat loneliness

Finding Community in the Unlikeliest of Places How a Pandemic Isolation Led to a Lifelong Passion for Hockey and Connection

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2025

Finding Connection in the Unlikeliest of Places: How Social Media and Hockey Changed My Life In a world where the […]

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AI job interviewers are going viral on TikTok

Job Seekers Forced to Interview with Glitchy AI Bots

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2025

Job Seekers Face New Frustration: Glitchy AI Interviewers The job search process has always been a daunting task, filled with […]

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YouTuber announces shock retirement after 6.8 billion views take toll on family

YouTuber Walks Away from Explosive Channel at Height of Success to Protect His Family

By Ifunanya / May 19, 2025

Shocking Decision: YouTube Sensation Luke Nichols Walks Away from Explosive Channel In a move that has left the online community […]

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MrBeast fan experience flops in Vegas, attendees furious

MrBeast Fans Express Outrage Over Disappointing $1000 Immersive Event in Las Vegas

By Ifunanya / May 19, 2025

Disappointment and Anger: Fans of YouTube Star MrBeast Left Frustrated After Underwhelming Event In a shocking turn of events, fans […]

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How to use Instagram Blend, Meta's new Reels feature

Instagram Launches Blend for Shared Reel Discovery in Private Chats

By Ifunanya / May 19, 2025

Instagram Unveils "Blend": A New Way to Connect with Friends through Shared Reels In a move to enhance user interaction […]

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Despite trade war, TikTok Shop creators stay calm

TikTok Creators Brace for Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on Cheap Chinese Imports

By Ifunanya / May 19, 2025

TikTok Creators Brush Off Trade War Fears Amid De Minimis Exemption Changes The escalating trade war between the US and […]

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Instagram will use AI to identify teens using adult accounts

Instagram Uses AI to Identify and Protect Underage Users with Teen Accounts

By Ifunanya / May 19, 2025

Instagram Cracks Down on Age Restrictions with AI Technology In a significant move to enhance online safety, Instagram has announced […]

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TikTok food creators are already planning for a recession

TikTok’s Shift to Budget Cooking Reflects Economic Reality

By Ifunanya / May 18, 2025

The Rise of Recession Cooking: How TikTok Creators Are Helping People Cope with Financial Hardship In a remarkable shift, the […]

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Sexual solicitation is common for teens online, report says

Alarming Number of Teens Engage in Online Sexual Exploitation for Money, Gifts, and Social Media Likes

By Ifunanya / May 18, 2025

Alarming Survey Reveals 1 in 7 Teens Engage in "Commodified Sexual Interactions" Online A recent survey conducted by Thorn, a […]

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Top 10 most-subscribed YouTube channels

The 10 Most Subscribed YouTube Channels in the World

By Ifunanya / May 18, 2025

YouTube’s Most Subscribed Channels: A Global Phenomenon With billions of users worldwide, YouTube has become the go-to platform for video […]

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Most-followed person on Instagram: See the top 10.

The 10 Most Followed Instagram Accounts

By Ifunanya / May 18, 2025

The Instagram Elite: Who Reigns Supreme with the Most Followers? With billions of active users worldwide, Instagram remains the undisputed […]

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TikTok creator Ayamé's key to success? Being 'hot and on the right side of history'

Ayamé Ponder Turned TikTok Fame into a Force for Good

By Ifunanya / May 18, 2025

The Rise of Ayamé Ponder: Fusing Viral Storytelling with Real-World Impact In the ever-evolving world of social media, few creators […]

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Top Twitch streamers: See the list.

Top 10 Most Followed Twitch Channels

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2025

Twitch’s Top 10: Unveiling the Most Followed Channels on the World’s Largest Live Streaming Platform With a staggering global user […]

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Distracted drivers text, read, and make social media content, survey says

Distracted Driving Affects All Ages with Alarming Consequences

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2025

The Alarming Reality of Distracted Driving: A Threat to Road Safety As you’re reading this, thousands of drivers on roads […]

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Max password-sharing crackdown begins: Here's how to navigate it

Max Cracks Down on Password Sharing with New Fee for Extra Users

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2025

Password Sharing Crackdown: Max Joins the Ranks of Netflix and Disney+ In a move that’s becoming increasingly familiar, Max, a […]

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