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Is Your Kid “Digitally Resilient”? It’s a Big Deal.

Preparing children for the world means preparing them for the online one, too

What Is Time Blindness — And How Can You Overcome It?

Coming out of the pandemic, time feels weird. It turns out there's a term for that.

You Can Watch Hurricane Ian Live on Social Media

Livestreams are showing the damage on the Gulf Coast

The Mystery of the Creepy Smiling People at Baseball Games Has Been Solved

The trend of unsettlingly grinning faces in crowds is a marketing campaign for the movie "Smile"

Who Are the Try Guys and Why Is Everyone Suddenly Talking About Them Today?

One of the beloved YouTubers, Ned Fulmer, is at the center of an alleged cheating scandal

GIFs Are Admittedly “for Boomers,” Says Giphy

The GIF search engine Giphy is adopting an unusual strategy to complete a sale to Meta, but its self-assessment contains a lot of generational truth

Deepfakes Are on Reality TV Now. What Could Go Wrong?

The creators say this could make the internet more "human." Critics disagree.

MTV Created a Safe Space for Johnny Depp's VMAs Cameo

The Moon Man bit was prerecorded and applause was reportedly added in

You Have to Try This Recipe From an Online Salad Sensation

The Salad Lab has over 2 million followers on TikTok, but the home chef behind it is about more than just viral vegetables

The Pros and Cons of Adding Wifi to Mount Kilimanjaro

Installing high-speed internet on the mountain is a divisive topic among alpinists and locals alike

Your Kid Isn’t Trans Because of the Internet 

In trying to find answers, some parents are falling into dangerous rhetoric

Why We Actually Liked Chipotle's Candle-Cup Marketing Ploy

The brand acknowledged that we've been stealing lemonade for years

What Is “Quiet Quitting”? (Hint: It Isn’t Actually Quitting)

Employees are doing the bare minimum at their jobs in pursuit of a better work-life balance

Is It Antifeminist for Women to Want a “Soft Life”?

When we label a domestic lifestyle as such, it’s only capitalism and the corporations that benefit.

Jose Cuervo Brought Tequila to the Metaverse

Could your next distillery trip be virtual?

The Reddit Group Helping to Fund Herpes Vaccine Research

When the government fails science, the internet is there to help

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This Man Discovered "Chonkosaurus," Chicago's Viral Turtle

Al Scorch has been busy, not just with the internet’s new favorite reptile, but also potentially swaying the city’s recent mayoral race

American Psychological Association Released Its First Social Media Health Advisory

The new guidelines were created to bring awareness about how social networks can cause harm to adolescents. Here’s what to know.

Twitter's Shift to Paid Blue Checks Turned Utterly Chaotic

Some celebrities who didn't pay for verification still got verified. It was weird.

ChatGPT and Me: A Writer Ponders How He’s Feeding the AI Beast

Is it leading to smarter machines, his own downfall or both?

What Exactly Is Rizz? Do You Have Any? Do You Want It?

It might be the most annoying slang word the internet has birthed, but we're here to explain it nonetheless 

Confessions of the Zillow-Obsessed

The rush of scrolling through homes you'll never own, as told by the people who do it every single day

The Best Memes of 2022, Explained

30 of the year's funniest, weirdest and most chaotic viral internet videos, images and jokes

The Amount of Climate Change Denial on Twitter is Increasing

It's prompting climate scientists to leave the platform

Are You Watching Fetish Content Without Even Knowing It?

If you've been on TikTok lately, you probably are

Wordle Got a New Editor and Changed Its Rules

The hit word game just landed a dedicated editor, expanded its answer list and altered the rules on what you can and cannot guess

Dave Portnoy’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Insider Dismissed

The suit, brought by the Barstool Sports founder, failed to find "actual malice"

Add This Podcast to Your Feed: Huckberry’s Adventure Show “Traverse”

They’ve already interviewed a Navy SEAL and celebrated alpinist, with more to come

Do You, a Man, Understand Taylor Swift? 

It might be time for you to start understanding; she's not going away any time soon

Firefox Wants to Stop Spam Calls With Burner Phone Numbers

The browser's updated Relay feature allows users to mask their real phone number and block unwanted calls and texts

Which TikTok Food Trends Are Actually Legit, and Which Are Hoaxes?

Spoiler alert: pouring creamer into your coffee pot's water tank is a very bad idea