Gio Silva 
Japan has become an unlikely battleground between frustrated locals and a wave of disruptive content creators who seem determined to turn the country into their personal playground. The latest to find himself in the crosshairs is a live broadcaster known as Shoovy (real name Shaun Sharkey), whose behavior during a recent trip to Japan has … Read more
The Aegyo-sal aesthetic, a soft puffiness beneath the eyes that appears naturally when some people smile, has been trending across Asia for years. But what started as a subtle, sought-after feature has spiraled into a public health crisis, driven by social media tutorials, counterfeit products, and people injecting themselves at home. The procedure is called … Read more
Comedian Ari Shaffir was notably absent from the Riyadh Comedy Festival, and when asked about it on the podcast Drawn Together, he didn’t hold back when discussing both the event and the comedians who chose to attend. Shaffir explained that he wasn’t around when the festival happened and only started hearing about it after returning … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission is considering a rule that would fundamentally change how Americans purchase and access mobile phone service. Under the proposed change, all telecom providers would be required to collect a customer’s name, physical address, government-issued identification number, and an alternative telephone number before granting access to their services, covering both new and … Read more
A weight loss community on TikTok is pushing a concept called the “three bite rule,” and content creators are increasingly pushing back. The rule comes from Liv Schmidt, a former Goldman Sachs employee who runs an online group called Skinni Societe, spelled “skinni” on TikTok because, as creator RayLikeSunshine points out, the word “skinny” is … Read more
A quiet but growing corner of the internet is giving people a full shopping and food delivery experience without any actual spending or physical delivery taking place. The trend revolves around so-called dopamine sites, digital environments designed to replicate the emotional rhythm of online consumption rather than the consumption itself. At the center of the … Read more
A TikToker going by the name Little Miss Booster has built a following of around 26000 by posting videos of herself taking merchandise from retail stores and reselling the goods. Little Miss Booster’s videos follow a consistent format. She loads goods into a car seat covered with a blanket to conceal them then films herself … Read more
Microsoft has an explicit, documented goal of making users dependent on its new AI assistant, according to internal documents obtained by 404 Media. The documents, which detail the strategy behind a product then called Claw Pilot and later announced as Scout, lay out a multi-phase plan for the tool’s deployment, with phase one described simply … Read more
Tony Hinchcliffe recently released a new stand-up comedy special on Netflix titled ‘Man of the People.’ The special has drawn significant criticism from viewers who argue that it relies heavily on racial stereotypes, pro-ICE talking points, and praise for Donald Trump rather than genuine comedic craft. The special, filmed in Texas, was largely built around … Read more
Two American content creators are now banned from Japan for at least five years after a misguided social media stunt landed them in serious legal trouble at a zoo near Tokyo. Reid Jahnai Daysun, 24, and Neal Jabahri Duan, 27, were arrested following an incident at Ichikawa Zoo on May 17, 2026. Daysun entered the … Read more
