Social Media
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I recently had a comment on Social Media for one of my posts asking if I’d sold my account. I understand the confusion, going from complete silence for a decade to suddenly posting links to a website in 2026 with content, questions and articles every day is a big change. Also, I’m conscious that some…
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I opened TikTok today to see what’s happening in the world, according to the algorithm. It went as follows: That was the first 30 seconds of me launching the app. I’m starting to think if I continue to use the app more regularly, maybe my opinion would change on Ad-Free TikTok. Probably not, but still.…
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I’ve been writing recently about some services of old that are returning such as Digg and Vine. But there are some apps and services that have been spun up, used by lots of people, and then disappeared, never to be seen again. These Apps or Services have left a hole in some hearts: This list,…
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Swatch stores in the UK are temporarily closed due to overwhelming crowds seeking the new AP x Swatch Royal Pop Collection pocket watch, which has inflated resale prices. This situation reflects a cycle of hype and speculation, where perceived value drives demand rather than the product’s inherent worth. Collecting should focus on enjoyment, not speculation.
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TikTok is introducing an ad-free subscription for UK users aged 18 and over, priced at £3.99 monthly. Users who opt not to subscribe will continue to see personalized ads. The rise of subscriptions across various platforms has led to subscription fatigue, as many users juggle multiple paid services, questioning their value.
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Digg is attempting a comeback as a curated news aggregator with an emphasis on AI, diverging from its original upvote-driven format. Following issues during its beta launch in January 2026, the relaunched site now aims to filter through internet noise. This raises questions about its identity and relevance in today’s digital landscape.
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OpenAI’s Sora platform shut down two years post-launch, highlighting the challenges of AI-generated videos. In contrast, DiVine, backed by Jack Dorsey, revives Vine with 500,000 archived videos and human content verification. The platform faces competition from TikTok and others, raising concerns about its long-term viability.
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The author reflects on their experience with BlueSky, a social network they initially found intriguing after leaving Twitter/X. After a suspicious activity warning led to a 42-day suspension of their account, they eventually regained access. They express frustration over the lack of communication regarding the suspension and the delayed password reset process.
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In the early 2010s, I ran a Multiplayer Gaming Server for Minecraft, now to be known as Java Edition, nurtured around my YouTube community at the time and at the peak of where multiplayer Minecraft really took off, where folks around the world would join after School or Work to play things like Survival, Hunger…