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Mia Sato

Mia Sato

Features Writer, The Verge

Features Writer, The Verge

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    I know what I’m doing with my evening.

    Questlove’s new documentary, Ladies & Gentlemen – 50 Years of SNL Music, opens with a seven minute-long montage that took nearly a year to put together.

    This clip was uploaded on what appears to be a fan-run YouTube channel, so it’s not clear if it’s the actual montage — but it does make me very excited to watch this.

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    I can’t believe I have to say this.

    Please don’t buy used phones with TikTok installed. I know it’s hard to pass the time without the FYP, but it’s a massive security and privacy risk. Just scroll on your browser instead.

    It’s not clear whether any of the examples in this New York Times story have actually sold, but eBay is full of listings that apparently have been purchased.

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    r/NBA bans links to X, Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.

    Dozens of subreddits announced they’re banning links to posts on X, following Elon Musk’s appearance at a Donald Trump event where he made a gesture that looks a lot like a Nazi salute.

    r/NBA is taking the X ban a step further and will also ban links to Meta platforms, moderators announced today.

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    TikTok’s new error message doesn’t mention Trump.

    As of 11:45AM ET, the app shows a new — less groveling — pop up when you try to open it: “We’re working hard to resolve this issue. Thank you for your patience.”

    Compare that to the message the company pushed to users last night as the app went dark: “We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned!”

    A TikTok error message in the app reading, “TikTok is temporarily unavailable. We’re working hard to resolve this issue. Thank you for your patience.”
    Image: TikTok
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    Wrada, Wedni, Whanel.

    Would you buy a designer handbag from Walmart? Through a partnership with Rebag, shoppers can buy secondhand luxury accessories like Louis Vuitton wallets and Chanel shoulder bags from Walmart’s site.

    The move may be in part a response to Hermés Birkin lookalikes — “The Walmart Birkin” — that went viral earlier this month and quickly sold out.