woman speaking arm up caption 'There are some large brands that I just don't understand who is in charge... I could do a better job from my bed' (l) hand holding iPhone with TikTok on screen (c) woman speaking arm up caption 'There are some large brands that I just don't understand who is in charge... I could do a better job from my bed' (r)

‘All that time you spend on this app? You’re actually developing a monetizable skill’: Business coach says Gen Z’s use of TikTok translates to job skills

‘I’ve applied for jobs recently that asked how many years of experience using Word I have. like idk all my life?’

On by Braden Bjella
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man greenscreen TikTok pointing to highlighted text ''Hi, I want to ask about your username account policy. The username I want is @nonsense.' (l) Man greenscreen TikTok speaking over account policy email caption 'i honestly want usernames back' (c) man greenscreen TikTok pointing to highlighted text caption ' MEDIUM Hello, Thanks for writing in. Per our username policy, we were able to reclaim the username from the inactive user.' (r)

‘It’s actually worked for me quite a few times’: TikToker reveals how to get the username you want—even if it’s taken

‘There’s someone on IG who has the username I want and they posted one photo in 2011.’

On by Braden Bjella
IRL
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‘NO ONES SAFE’: Creator says her date could tell she stalked his LinkedIn profile—despite viewing it on private with a premium membership

‘Sue me for wanting to look at their LinkedIn profile to make sure they’re not an axe, crazy murderer.’

On by Lauren Castro
IRL
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‘Welcome to the Soviet Union!’: LinkedIn users are furious over the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago raid. Yes, that LinkedIn

Learn about the cabal while you look for a job.

On by Claire Goforth
Tech
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‘He is a coward’: Dick Cheney’s anti-Trump video sparks debate

‘Dick Cheney is a war criminal.’

On by Mikael Thalen
Tech
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Drag races, proposals, even a quinceañera: Social media stunts keep closing Los Angeles’ brand-new $588 million bridge

‘My daughter saw it on TikTok.’

On by Claire Goforth
Tech
BeReal app on phone screens

BeReal memes capture the chaotic nature of the anti-Instagram app loved by Gen Z

Users imagine what Drake’s BeReals would look like.

On by Gisselle Hernandez
Internet Culture
woman hand on chin caption 'My mom's close friend was murdered and I can't find a single video without them laughing and a Hello Fresh sponsorship' (l) 'TRUE CRIME' white writing on grey background with red splatters on corners (c)woman hand on chin caption 'My mom's close friend was murdered and I can't find a single video without them laughing and a Hello Fresh sponsorship' (r)

‘I can’t find a single video without them laughing and a Hello Fresh sponsorship’: TikTok comment shows off the dark side of true crime

‘I don’t think anyone should be able to profit from murder.’

On by Lauren Castro
IRL
man in car speaking caption 'DON'T GIVE WOMEN ATTENTION' (l) an holding phone open on Instagram women's profile on yellow background (c) man in car speaking caption 'DON'T GIVE WOMEN ATTENTION' (r)

‘You beta males need to have that same mindset’: Man says you shouldn’t give women attention on social media, sparking debate

‘This guy is so triggered.’

On by Kathleen Wong
IRL
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Twitter sues Elon Musk for backing out of deal, cites ‘disparaging’ poo emoji in filing

Twitter is suing billionaire Elon Musk in an attempt to force a sale.

On by Jacob Seitz
Tech
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‘It’s cause they want to steal your ideas’: After applying for over 350 social media jobs, TikToker calls out employers who ask for work before hiring

‘So here I am, trying to be a freaking influencer because maybe that will get me hired.’

On by Melody Heald
IRL
woman with headset on speaking looking away caption 'POV: you're a social media manager explaining why views are low to your manager' (l) woman worried expression holding phone on teel background (c) woman clenching teeth making awkward face caption woman with headset on speaking looking away caption 'POV: you're a social media manager explaining why views are low to your manager' (r)

‘Lmao please why is this me’: Social media manager cracks joke about having to tell her boss why views are low

‘They’re always watching the engagement and reach metrics more than you.’

On by Lauren Castro
IRL
teen kids sitting against tan brick wall on phones and iPads with tweet by Texas Public Policy Foundation above caption 'There are countless tragic stories about the destructive harms of social media, especially for minors. But Texas could have an opportunity to be the national leader on the issue of child safety online'

GOP state rep wants to ban kids under 18 from using social media

‘Isn’t that what parents are supposed to do?’

On by Siobhan Ball
Tech
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VidCon: Therapists share their concerns about the ‘sensationalization’ of mental health issues on the internet

‘I think we’ve taken the word [trigger] a little bit too far.’

On by Victoria Gagliardo-Silver
IRL
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New bill to crack down on deceptive social media surveillance by police

Sponsors called out fake accounts made by New York police.

On by Jacob Seitz
Tech

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