In an attempt to silence Twitter, the Kremlin appears to have developed novel techniques to restrict online content.
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Twitch Will Act on ‘Serious’ Offenses That Happen Off-Stream
The new policy holds streamers to account for what happens on other services and in real life.
Vaccine FOMO Is Real. Here’s How to Deal With It
These last few months of waiting can feel agonizing. But there are steps you can take to manage the anxiety.
Slack Now Lets You DM Anyone. So Long, Work-Life Balance
Now people you don’t work with can send you direct messages in Slack. It’s not necessarily an “email killer,” but it’s also not great for chats.
Why You Stay Up So Late, Even When You Know You Shouldn’t
There are certain traits that lend themselves to “revenge bedtime procrastination.” There’s also a way out.
Meet Hasbro’s Adorable (and Hungry) Galactic Snackin’ Grogu
Collecting // MARCH 23, 2021 The Force-sensitive alien returns as a new toy…with an appetite. Grogu is back — and as usual, he’s hungry. This October, Hasbro will release Galactic Snackin’ Grogu, a new take on the adorable young alien from The Mandalorian, featuring cute sounds, animated motions, and interactive accessories. Living up to his […]
Foreign Meddling Flooded the 2020 Election—but Not Hackers
A new ODNI report shows how extensive Russian and Iranian influence operations were, but it doesn’t mention a single hack-and-leak incident.
A Bird-Feed Seller Beat a Chess Master. Then It Got Ugly
Twitch and YouTube chess star Levy Rozman has faced over a week of sustained harassment after calling out an alleged cheater.
Meet the Climate Change Activists of TikTok
A crop of eco-creators is bent on educating their followers about the looming global disaster. Can their message translate into action?