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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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‘Sadly not everyone got CarPlay for this in my town’: Man says car is tailing. Then he uses this little-known touchscreen feature to get him back

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

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‘Don’t update to iOS 18.3’: iPhone user demands answers after Apple ‘quietly’ adds Starlink in new update

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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‘You have made me uncomfortable’: Apple Store worker asks customer if he wants a bag. Then the customer says something unexpected

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

2 panel image: on the left a person is monitored and on the right a set of Apple airpod earphones.

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‘I’m not using AirPods no more’: Man issues radiation warning over Apple AirPods. Then he puts this scanner to her head and proves it

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘I literally just walked out mid iPhone 16 purchase for this exact reason’: Woman tries to buy new iPhone. She can’t believe what the Apple employee tells her

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘$10,000 easy’: T-Mobile worker says your iPhone could be worth thousands. Here’s what to check for

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

‘Laughing in Android’: Woman wears Apple Watch to take the trash out. Then she takes a look at it

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

Nina Hernandez

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iPhone user explains the real reason you’re sleeping through your alarm

‘I KNEW SOMETHING WAS UP’: iPhone user explains the real reason you’re sleeping through your alarm. Here’s how to change it

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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Woman shares what really happens to blocked messages

‘Did y’all know?!?!’: Woman shares what really happens to blocked messages. They don’t just disappear 

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‘The workers probably thought…’: Best Buy customer orders iPad. Then they open the box

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‘Didn’t know this was a thing’: Apple customer issues warning for people who use calculator on their iPhones 

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‘I want AirPods’: Boy sells 36 items during school fundraiser. Now his mom’s calling out American Fundraising for ‘scamming’ him

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‘Found about 16 cases of iPhones:’ UPS worker shows what happens when you order iPhone for delivery

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‘I didn’t read I guess’: Woman buys new iPhone and unboxes it. She immediately learns she’s made a mistake

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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