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

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Man says he was credited far more than $20 for Verizon’s outage—and you can get more cash, too

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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Alamo Drafthouse announced a new change that compromises their strict no-phones policy. Customers are freaking out: “No practical way in hell”

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.

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“Reinvented the AOL chat room”: Teacher says kids are getting around phone bans in schools with shared Google docs

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

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“Imagine having to throw your phone away”: Man waits in airport security line. Then he spots a sign

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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T-Mobile customer accuses company of slowing down her phone signal because of the type of plan she has

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

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“Yes queen”: “Bridgerton” actress gets phone stolen. Then she fights back

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.

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3 panel: BlackBerry phones. Left: Woman in sunglasses underneath caption reading "Quick how do I tell work I can't lock in today becasue I'm too busy starting a Blackberry summer revolution" Middle: BlackBerry phone under caption reading, "POV: You bought a blackberry in 2025 bc iPhone is ruining your life" Right: 12 blackberries in a row

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Culture

Gen Z wants a digital detox, and BlackBerries are suddenly cool again

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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T-Mobile launches home internet service. Here’s what you need to know

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‘I want to show you what strangers can see’: Woman issues ‘cybersecurity’ warning to people who connect their phones in rental cars

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

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“A loyal customer for over 20 years”: Woman cancels T-Mobile service to switch to Mint Mobile. Then they quietly charge her $500

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.

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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

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

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Woman spotted using transparent phone. What is it?

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, in the middle the back of a typical AT&T repair van.

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‘I have lost my home’: AT&T installs new service at apartment complex. Then they hit a pipe

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

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

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2 panel image. Woman in car with caption that reads: "T-Mobile phone upgrade scam!" on left. T-Mobile building on right

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‘I have receipts’: Washington woman upgrades iPhone for ‘free’ at T-Mobile. Then she loses thousands of dollars

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