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Lil Nas X’s ‘Twerk Hero’ is a real game where you shake a virtual butt to MonteroLil Nas X’s ‘Twerk Hero’ is a real game where you shake a virtual butt to Montero
The long-lost Lord of the Rings adaptation from Soviet Russia is a glorious fever dreamThe long-lost Lord of the Rings adaptation from Soviet Russia is a glorious fever dream
Go read this feature on how India’s digital revolution started with missed callsGo read this feature on how India’s digital revolution started with missed calls
Yahoo Answers was the most earnest place on the internetYahoo Answers was the most earnest place on the internet
Yahoo Answers will be shut down forever on May 4thYahoo Answers will be shut down forever on May 4th
Nick Statt and Jay Peters
The Resident Evil tall lady comes to life thanks to a former Olympian’s cosplayThe Resident Evil tall lady comes to life thanks to a former Olympian’s cosplay
Game of Thrones is heading to Broadway with a new prequel playGame of Thrones is heading to Broadway with a new prequel play
Poshmark’s Tracy Sun on why community is the future of retail

The resale app’s co-founder on stitching e-commerce with social media

Nilay Patel
The Louvre’s collections are online so I curated some good paintings for youThe Louvre’s collections are online so I curated some good paintings for you
PAX East is canceled, but organizers are ‘cautiously optimistic’ about other in-person eventsPAX East is canceled, but organizers are ‘cautiously optimistic’ about other in-person events
Comic-Con will hold an in-person event in San Diego over Thanksgiving weekendComic-Con will hold an in-person event in San Diego over Thanksgiving weekend
I do not Feel Good Inc about the Gorillaz NFTsI do not Feel Good Inc about the Gorillaz NFTs
HBO Max begins rolling out audio descriptionsHBO Max begins rolling out audio descriptions
Nerf is hiring a chief TikTok officer, and my inner teen is droolingNerf is hiring a chief TikTok officer, and my inner teen is drooling
This website that generates Beeple-esque NFTs is also an NFT and my brain is eating itselfThis website that generates Beeple-esque NFTs is also an NFT and my brain is eating itself
Twitter may make tweeting more stressful with new emoji reactionsTwitter may make tweeting more stressful with new emoji reactions
Netflix is turning Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR comic into a live-action movie and animeNetflix is turning Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR comic into a live-action movie and anime
Disneyland will reopen on April 30th, for California residents onlyDisneyland will reopen on April 30th, for California residents only
NFTs are in the toilet: Charmin is selling toilet paper-themed crypto artNFTs are in the toilet: Charmin is selling toilet paper-themed crypto art
Elon Musk produced a techno track about NFTs he’s selling as an NFTElon Musk produced a techno track about NFTs he’s selling as an NFT
Nyan Cat’s creator is running an event to sell memes like Bad Luck Brian and Keyboard Cat as NFTsNyan Cat’s creator is running an event to sell memes like Bad Luck Brian and Keyboard Cat as NFTs
Of course John Legere bought an $888,888.88 NFT from Steve AokiOf course John Legere bought an $888,888.88 NFT from Steve Aoki
Tom and Jerry accidentally became the Snyder Cut for a hot minuteTom and Jerry accidentally became the Snyder Cut for a hot minute
The brands are at it again — Taco Bell is hopping on the NFT trainThe brands are at it again — Taco Bell is hopping on the NFT train
Lo-fi remixes of video game music is my new favorite genreLo-fi remixes of video game music is my new favorite genre
I tried the Nuggs, and they tasted like memes

Every version of the chicken simulation

Kait Sanchez
Turntable.fm is back from the dead — and now there are twoTurntable.fm is back from the dead — and now there are two
Jack Dorsey’s Square, Inc. is buying a majority stake in Jay-Z’s streaming service TidalJack Dorsey’s Square, Inc. is buying a majority stake in Jay-Z’s streaming service Tidal
San Diego Comic-Con, E3, and Anime Expo cancel geek gatherings for the second year in a rowSan Diego Comic-Con, E3, and Anime Expo cancel geek gatherings for the second year in a row
Project Gucciberg offers classic audiobooks read by an AI deepfake of Gucci ManeProject Gucciberg offers classic audiobooks read by an AI deepfake of Gucci Mane
This TikTok Tom Cruise impersonator is using deepfake tech to impressive endsThis TikTok Tom Cruise impersonator is using deepfake tech to impressive ends
Watch the trailer for the Rugrats reboot headed to Paramount PlusWatch the trailer for the Rugrats reboot headed to Paramount Plus
GameStop stock just jumped 100 percent, and WallStreetBets is ecstaticGameStop stock just jumped 100 percent, and WallStreetBets is ecstatic
Daft Punk split up after 28 yearsDaft Punk split up after 28 years
Nick Statt
Disney Plus warns of offensive content featured in some episodes of The Muppet ShowDisney Plus warns of offensive content featured in some episodes of The Muppet Show
Entire school board resigns in shame after forgetting their WebEx call was publicEntire school board resigns in shame after forgetting their WebEx call was public
Today I learned how the Daft Punk robot helmets were createdToday I learned how the Daft Punk robot helmets were created
You can now Rickroll people in 4KYou can now Rickroll people in 4K
Sean Hollister
Nyan Cat is being sold as a one-of-a-kind piece of crypto artNyan Cat is being sold as a one-of-a-kind piece of crypto art
Tim Burton is making a live-action Addams Family spinoff about Wednesday for NetflixTim Burton is making a live-action Addams Family spinoff about Wednesday for Netflix

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