Tag: Digital Culture
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Life after chatbots: Meet the ‘AI vegans’ refusing to accept a virtual reality
Challenging the hype: a new kind of digital conscience The debate around artificial intelligence has moved beyond clever chatbots and automated customer service. A growing cadre of gamers, artists, and technologists are calling themselves “AI vegans”—not vegetarian in the culinary sense, but ethically opposed to certain forms of immersive AI. They argue that if technology…
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Words You Can’t Say on the Internet: Censorship Today
Introduction: The rumor of banned words If you spend time on social media, you’ve probably heard that there’s a secret list of words you can’t say on the internet. While there isn’t a single universal blacklist, what you observe in comments, captions, and threads can feel like a quiet game of whack-a-mole. Terms get deprioritized,…
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Netflix’s Real-World Experiments: VR, Mini-Golf, and Selfies at Netflix House
Introduction: Netflix Takes a Detour into Real-World Experiences Beyond its vast library of streaming content, Netflix is testing a new kind of real-world engagement. By opening a physical venue, dubbed the Netflix House, the company is blending technology and entertainment to create memorable, shareable moments for fans. Located near Philadelphia at the King of Prussia…
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When pain becomes profit: Inside China’s growing ‘sympathy economy’ in livestreaming
Introduction: turning suffering into sales Across China’s bustling livestreaming landscape, a new type of commerce has emerged: the sympathy economy. Hosts share intimate, painful stories—loss, hardship, resilience—and viewers respond with engagement, support, and purchases. What began as entertainment has evolved into a structured pathway for monetization, where emotional narratives are as valuable as the products…
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Awez Darbar Mourns Anunay Sood: A Travel Influencer Who Inspired a Generation
Ayonding a Legacy: Awez Darbar’s Tribute to Anunay Sood In a season of loss and reflection, Awez Darbar, a familiar face from Bigg Boss 19 and a prominent figure in the dance and entertainment scene, has shared a heartfelt tribute to travel influencer Anunay Sood. Sood, celebrated for his immersive travel vlogs and infectious enthusiasm…
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Inno Morolong Confronts the Risks of the Slay Queen Lifestyle as Showmax Debuts Documentary
Inno Morolong weighs in as Showmax debuts Slay Queen Reality television star Inno Morolong has shared sober reflections on the realities behind the so‑called “Slay Queen” lifestyle as Showmax launches a new documentary series. The five-part show, titled Slay Queen, peels back the glossy exterior often associated with online fame and investigates the personal, social,…
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6-7: Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year Explained
What is 6-7 and why is it this year’s word of the year? Dictionary.com startled many readers by naming 6-7 as its Word of the Year. Yes, you read that right: a number–symbol combo that has become a viral catchphrase among teens. It isn’t a traditional dictionary entry with a defined pronunciation and clear etymology.…
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Microsoft Celebrates 50 Years with Windows XP-Themed Crocs Limited Edition
Recreating a Windows Classic on Footwear To mark its 50th anniversary, the tech company unveiled a limited edition pair of foam clogs inspired by the iconic Windows XP desktop backdrop. The collaboration, part of a broader celebration, transports a classic piece of software culture into a tangible fashion moment. The footwear centers on a faithful…