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Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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“Turn it off”: Swollen iPad sparks safety panic on TikTok, users urge woman immediately remove it from her house

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.

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Tim Cook’s “Pluribus” tweet sent fans into a frenzy over “AI” use—Apple stepped in to clarify

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“I knew I wasn’t crazy!”: Woman misses flight thanks to Apple’s silent alarm—and she’s not the only one

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

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Apple just rolled out a “digital ID” passport feature. The skepticism is loud

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“$230 for a cut up sock”: Everyone’s clowning on Apple’s new iPhone Pocket

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“Biggest middle finger to Coca-Cola”: Apple TV’s new intro was made entirely in-camera. Fans noticed

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Are orange iPhones turning pink? Man shares how his brand new phone’s color has changed in just two weeks

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“Enabling the freaks”: TikToker catches iPhone user “licking” phone in public—turns out it’s a lesser known feature

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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“Shame on you!”: Apple fans furious as “Scratchgate” makes the iPhone 17 look old in days

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“Real sinister energy”: People either love or hate the iPhone’s “evil red clock”

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“Only Apple can sell a strap for $59”: Apple announces a new crossbody strap for the iPhone 17 and the hot takes are flowing

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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“They’re measured to close perfectly”: Woman shares warning after her Apple laptop screen cracks after leaving paper inside and closing it

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“They can hear everything”: Kamala Harris finally clears up why she prefers wired headphones, causing many to ditch their wireless ones

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Skechers made kids’ sneakers with a hidden pocket for AirTags. Are parents going too far?

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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“Nah”: Man spills drink on girlfriend’s laptop, breaking it. Then he refuses to pay half for new one

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