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TikTok closes Nashville office on Music Row and lays off staff – two years after signing the lease
TikTok is closing its Nashville office on Music Row and laying off all staff based there, just two years after signing the lease. The company said the move was intended to “streamline our operations and better align our teams for long-term growth,” though the decision marks a sharp reversal from an expansion that had made…
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Roblox Blames Falling Player Numbers and In-Game Spending on Its Push to Recommend Less Slop to Kids — And There Being No Replacement for Last Year’s Viral Hit Grow a Garden
Roblox player numbers and in-game spending have fallen sharply from their peak last summer, when the gaming platform hosted viral hits such as Grow a Garden and Steal the Brainrot.
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The U.S. Government’s Mario, Pokémon and Naruto Meme Posting Could Damage These Franchises, Japanese Officials Warn
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repeatedly urged the US government to stop using characters from franchises such as Mario, Pokémon and Naruto in official social media posts without permission, warning that the practice could damage these intellectual properties. The complaints, made since March, follow the Trump administration’s use of Japanese anime and video game…
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Westfield Bondi dry cleaner filmed saying ‘I am a racist’: Shopper reveals what happened before viral confrontation as police investigate
A video circulating on TikTok shows a dry cleaner at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney appearing to tell a customer “I am a racist” during a heated confrontation, prompting a police investigation. A shopper who witnessed the incident has since come forward to describe what allegedly led up to the filmed exchange, adding context to…
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Brave boy, 10, saved by teen lifeguard reveals last thing he saw before blacking out and nearly drowning to death
A 10-year-old boy, Nathaniel Rai, nearly drowned after being swept out by rough waves at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California, before a teenage lifeguard rescued him. The incident, which occurred on 25 July 2026, highlights the dangers of strong currents at the popular beach and the vital role young lifeguards can play in preventing…
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AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
The BBC has examined a number of viral videos purporting to show disasters in China, investigating whether the footage is genuine or has been generated using artificial intelligence. The analysis reflects growing concern about the spread of AI-generated disaster content online, which can spread rapidly on social media and be mistaken for real events, complicating…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene joins celebrity app Cameo charging absurd amounts for silly video messages
US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has signed up to Cameo, the celebrity video message platform, where she is charging fans substantial sums for personalised clips. The move sees the Georgia Republican, known for her outspoken and often controversial political stances, join a growing roster of politicians and public figures cashing in on the app’s pay-per-message…
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Perez Hilton is ‘able to communicate’ with family as they share update on his recovery in hospital after distressing TikTok livestream
Perez Hilton is in hospital recovering after a distressing TikTok livestream prompted concern from fans, and his family have now issued an update on his condition. They confirmed that the celebrity blogger is “able to communicate,” offering reassurance following the alarming broadcast that raised fears for his wellbeing. Details of what triggered the hospitalisation remain…
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Perez Hilton’s TikTok Livestream Was Kept Up Due To “Moderator Error,” Spokesperson Says
Perez Hilton’s TikTok livestream, which showed him naked and covered in what appeared to be blood while wielding a knife and apparently cutting himself, remained online for 15 to 20 minutes despite breaching the platform’s community guidelines. TikTok said the delay was caused by “moderator error”, even though its automated systems had flagged the stream…
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Social media users are having a hard time processing LaMelo Ball’s Charlotte penthouse
Social media users have been reacting with amazement to images of a Charlotte penthouse belonging to basketball player LaMelo Ball, which resurfaced online following his departure from the city’s NBA team. The property has drawn attention for its scale and extravagance, prompting widespread commentary and disbelief from users viewing the images. The renewed interest comes…