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Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

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Toys “R” Us animated its iconic giraffe using AI—and people are upset

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

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‘Crushing human creativity’: Apple’s new iPad Pro commercial featuring hydraulic press falls flat

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.

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Maytag steals NSYNC meme for appliance commercial—and everyone loves it

David Britton is a writer and comedian based in Rhinebeck, New York who focuses on internet culture, memes, and viral news stories. He also writes for the Hard Times and is the creator of StoriesAboutWizards.com.

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Our detailed play-by-play of an old commercial for Donald Trump steaks

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Texas defense lawyer’s commercial is a hilarious frenzy of justice

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