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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

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

Left: Tweet reading "So we basically went back to Windows 7? Nice! #wwdc #iOS26" Right: Microsoft Windows TikTok account

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Microsoft posts shady video suggesting Apple ripped off the “liquid glass” design

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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“Steve Jobs is in heaven crying”: Apple’s iOS 26 “liquid glass” design has everyone mad and confused

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

3 panel image of a person explaining and the American Airline logo on an airplane.

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“Not netflix swooping in to save the day”: American Airlines passenger accidentally leaves iPad on plane. He gets Netflix involved when the employee responds like this

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

A two panel image: on the left is the exterior of a typical Apple brand store, on the right a person explains.

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“Let this be your sign”: Should you trade your phone in at the Apple Store or T-Mobile? Customer speaks out after discovering a little-known loophole

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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“I know you’re not checking your AppleCare subscriptions”: Woman goes into the Apple Store to replace phone battery after paying monthly for AppleCare. Then finds out something shocking

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Woman sends emails to employers. She didn’t realize they could see her “emo” Apple profile photo

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Free money from Apple? Here’s how to join the $95 million Siri settlement

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

2 panel image. Woman with caption that reads: "Y'all knew you could charge a phone with a phone?" on left. Phone charging on right.

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‘Are you taking her battery life?’: Woman’s phone is on 3% while she’s at restaurant with friend. Then her friend hands over her phone to charge it

2 image split. Woman in car with caption that reads: "Things you're doing with Apple Cash that's gonna bite you in the ssa" on left. Apply Pay screen on phone on right.

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‘We weren’t allowed to tell them’: Worker quits job at bank. Then she reveals how you’re probably using Apple Cash in a way that could get you banned for life

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This slept-on iPhone hack IDs any outfit piece: Here’s how to do it

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

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‘How have they never seen a home button?’: Man takes iPhone 8 into Verizon for upgrade. Then the workers see his phone

2 panel image of Addison Rae holding up an ipod. Text over is a tweet saying, "it insists upon itself."

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Addison Rae plugged into an iPod nano—critics say the vibe is ‘manufactured’

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Screenshot of Tiktok user @sunnnflowergirl; Photo of an Apple Store interior.

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‘Weird he cares so much’: Woman tries to buy 3 pairs of wired earbuds from Apple Store. Then a worker intervenes

Screenshot from Tiktok user @chloerrusso of her Apple Watch; Screenshot of Tiktok user @chloerrusso.

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