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"Euphoria" is just a meme now

The messy second season of HBO's Euphoria has been fodder for many a meme. People have been taking to Twitter and TikTok every Sunday night to react to the latest episode of the intense teen drama, which in turn has led to a lot of meme creation. But.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagFeb 3rd, 2022

ChatGPT has taken Microsoft Bing from meme to mainstream with a packed waitlist

If you thought Bing was down for the count, that story might be changing as Microsoft announced over a million sign-ups to try out its new AI superpowers......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2023

Sony Patent would have you yell at your TV to skip commercials

A popular Sony TV patent meme is only half the story of a pretty bizarre idea.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJan 11th, 2023

We live in a time of "late capitalism," but what does that mean? And what"s so late about it?

The term "late capitalism" seems to be everywhere as a trending meme—often used as a kind of shorthand to illustrate the absurdities of certain free market economies......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 8th, 2022

“Mischief and delay”: How Musk and Twitter finally sealed the deal

Takeover drama drew in a cast of Wall Street powerhouses—and a few "meme-splainers." Enlarge (credit: Financial Times) Even as his $44 billion buyout came down to the wire, Elon Musk kept Twitter guessing. Normally, la.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 31st, 2022

Twitter now lets you mix videos, photos, and GIFs in a single tweet

It's time to advance your meme game to the next level. On Wednesday, Twitter announced a new feature that allows users to share different types of visual content, such as videos, images, and GIFs, within one tweet. Tweet may have been d.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 6th, 2022

Kim Dotcom Took on a Pro-Ukraine Meme Group & Got Utterly Shitposted

Kim Dotcom's hatred for United States policies is an integral part of his online persona and the reason for his current placement on the anti-American side of the Ukraine conflict. But while Dotcom has held off the US Government for more than a decad.....»»

Category: internetSource:  torrentfreakRelated NewsOct 4th, 2022

The Targashian meme is all too real, and it"s time to accept it

From Calabasas all the way to King’s Landing, there are two families. Both united in opulent wealth. Both united in monstrous influence. Both two sides of the same coin. While the two families continue to command our screens, our attention.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsOct 4th, 2022

A conversation with @klit.klittredge, American Girl doll meme maker and shitposter

If you've spent any time on the internet recently, chances are you've seen an American Girl doll on your feed. With their dead eyes and characteristic front teeth, these dolls have consumed public consciousness for decades, and now they're experienci.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsOct 4th, 2022

Memes become murderous nightmares in "Grimcutty" trailer

We all know the internet loves a good meme. Hulu’s latest trailer for its horror thriller Grimcutty plays on an internet character gone wrong, promising a 21st-century creature-feature of a trend turned catastrophe. When “Grimcutty&r.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsSep 16th, 2022

"I eat pepper every day!": Idris Elba is embarrassed by that "Hot Ones" meme

Idris Elba has attempted to reclaim his dignity, explaining to The Daily Show host Trevor Noah what was really happening in that viral Hot Ones clip that became a meme. For those who haven't seen the voraciously GIFed moment, the video features Elba.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 10th, 2022

“You Wouldn’t Steal…” Research Shows Why Many Anti-Piracy Messages Fail

You wouldn't steal a car, right? So why are you pirating? With this 2004 message, the movie industry hoped to turn illegal downloaders into paying customers. This campaign eventually turned into a meme and it's not the only anti-piracy advert to miss.....»»

Category: internetSource:  torrentfreakRelated NewsAug 9th, 2022

How a small Hong Kong tech firm saw its shares soar

The meteoric rise of AMTD Digital's shares has been likened to the so-called "meme stock" phenomenon......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsAug 4th, 2022

"Euphoria" creator"s new HBO show "The Idol" looks like...a lot

A cult leader and an up-and-coming pop star are the two main characters in Euphoria creator Sam Levinson's new HBO series The Idol. It's been co-created by Abel Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd), who also stars alongside Lily-Rose Depp and Troye Sivan —.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJul 20th, 2022

New fossil shows four-legged fishapod that returned to the water while Tiktaalik ventured onto land

A meme has been circulating online during the pandemic featuring Tiktaalik roseae, the iconic, four-legged "fishapod" that first made the transition from water to land 375 million years ago. Most variations show Tiktaalik poking its head out of the w.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 20th, 2022

Sony’s Spider-Man Universe suffers two major delays

Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has gotten off to a fairly shaky start. Venom and its sequel were box office hits, but each took a beating from critics. Meanwhile, Morbius couldn’t even meme its way to success, making a paltry $163 million glo.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsJul 20th, 2022

Stray review: Sci-fi cat game is much more than an adorable meme

Stray is the feline adventure game that cat lovers have always dreamed of......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 18th, 2022

The most iconic meme game is coming to Nintendo Switch Online this month

Nintendo just added four Sega Genesis games to Switch Online, with one being a meme legend......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 1st, 2022

US Proposes New Rules to Curb "Meme Stock" Rallies

America's Securities and Exchange Commission "is considering broad changes to curb the frenetic trading of stocks based on social media activity," reports Reuters: The proposed overhaul would be the biggest change to Wall Street's rules since 2005 a.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJun 26th, 2022

Meme-Stock Probe Finds Robinhood Woes Were Worse Than It Let On

Bloomberg writes that the makers of the Robinhood app "faced a more dire situation during the height of last year's meme-stock frenzy than executives at the online brokerage let on publicly, according to a report from top Democrats on a key congressi.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJun 26th, 2022

As a gay teenager, this Twitter meme is partnering with queer-pandering corporations

Happy Pride Month! Every June, we're met with more and more absurd attempts by corporate America to prove their dedication to equality. It seems like businesses will do just about anything — with the exception of putting in place actual practic.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJun 5th, 2022