At CES 2026 amid rows of smart devices and connected gadgets one product drew attention for an entirely different reason, the Lollipop Star, an AI powered single use candy that merges electronics with something meant to be eaten. The Lollipop Star is not a conventional sweet. It is a disposable electronic lollipop that plays music … Read more
Comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani has found himself in an unusual position. He believes he’s the first person to ever face criticism for getting in shape. During an appearance on Stavvy’s World podcast, the Pakistan-born performer opened up about the unexpected backlash he received after transforming his physique for his role in Marvel’s Eternals, and … Read more
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt has emerged as a vocal critic of how artificial intelligence companies have built their systems, stating plainly that “almost all of these large-language models are built on mass theft.” Speaking at Variety’s Entertainment Summit at CES, Gordon-Levitt addressed the contentious relationship between Hollywood studios and AI companies, particularly focusing on recent legal … Read more
An artificial intelligence character posing as a Chinese healing monk has amassed roughly 2.4 million followers across social media in about three months, later directing that audience toward digital products that appear to be entirely AI generated. Operating under the names Yang Mun and Yangmug, the account began appearing on Facebook and TikTok in October … Read more
A Miami New Year’s Eve story has sparked widespread controversy on social media after TikToker Pradagtali posted a video claiming her group faced discriminatory treatment at a nightclub. The video, which has since been deleted, alleged that while she and another friend gained free entry to Venom nightclub, their plus-sized friend was told she’d need … Read more
In December 2025, the Southeast Asian Games witnessed one of the most elaborate deceptions in competitive gaming history. A rising Thai esports athlete named Warasin Naraphat (better known as Tokyogurl) competed at the regional tournament without ever actually playing the game herself, using remote assistance technology to maintain the facade throughout her entire professional career. … Read more
Rapper and producer Akon made millions by recognizing a business opportunity that other artists overlooked: ringtones. During his appearance on REVOLT’s Drink Champs, the “Locked Up” artist revealed how he turned brief audio clips into a lucrative revenue stream that eventually landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records. The Senegalese-American artist explained that … Read more
The world of online entertainment has shifted in an unprecedented way. For the first time in Twitch’s history, an artificial intelligence VTuber has claimed the top spot for most subscriptions on the entire platform. Neuro-Sama, a semi-autonomous AI character created by programmer Vedal987, reached this milestone during a recent subathon that generated over 157,000 subscribers. … Read more
Research shows that AI systems, including large language models like ChatGPT, may respond differently depending on how users speak or write. Studies indicate that chatbots can systematically disadvantage speakers of non-standard or minoritized English dialects. Researchers tested GPT-3.5 Turbo and GPT-4 using text from ten English varieties, including Standard American English, Standard British English, and … Read more
Ned Fulmer, a former member of the popular Try Guys YouTube channel, is facing fresh allegations that he may be artificially inflating his video view counts. Content creator AugustTheDuck has raised significant questions about suspicious metrics on Fulmer’s channel. In a recent YouTube video, he suggested that Fulmer’s numbers simply don’t add up. Fulmer’s return … Read more
