A new project launching today aims to capitalize on the momentum now being seen within the fediverse — also known as the open social web, which describes a network of interconnected social networking services powered by the ActivityPub protocol. Co-founded by the co-author and current editor of ActivityPub, Evan Prodromou, a new nonprofit organization called […]
Drybaby is a dating app for the ‘sober curious’ movement
Drybaby is the newest dating app designed for singles who are sober or interested in reducing their alcohol consumption. The app arrives as 41% of Americans are cutting back on drinking as part of the so-called “sober curious” movement. According to a recent study commissioned by NCSolutions, Gen Zers have expressed particular interest in the movement, […]
ENHYPEN’s Ni-ki Apologizes For Comments About Korea’s Independence Movement Day, But Netizens Are Not Impressed
ENHYPEN Ni-ki‘s apology over recent comments has not been met well. ENHYPEN’s Ni-ki On February 29, Ni-ki posted on Weverse, encouraging fans to make it through the week as the weekend was approaching soon. The post included the caption and a scenic photo. | Weverse As long as you hang in there for tomorrow, it’ll […]
Netizens Enraged Over ENHYPEN Ni-ki’s Independence Movement Day Comment Controversy
ENHYPEN’s Ni-ki is currently under fire for his comment about South Korea’s Liberation Day. Also known as the March 1st Independence Movement Day, it is a historically important day in South Korea. On January 29, 2024, Ni-ki originally uploaded an encouraging message for fans. As it was a Friday the next day, he told fans […]
The creator economy is ready for a workers’ movement
Erin McGoff has 3 million followers on social media, but with the money she gets from Instagram and TikTok, she wouldn’t be able to pay for the plate of mozzarella sticks we’re sharing in a Baltimore bar. “On Instagram, I’ll have a video hit 900,000 views and make six dollars,” McGoff said. “It’s insulting.” Like […]