The Latest Way to Cash In on TikTok? Going Live 24/7
Some people are livestreaming around the clock for cash on the platform. It’s a window into a world where little happens, but thousands watch.
TikTok Shop Has a Snail Slime Problem
TikTok Shop, which launched in the US last week, is littered with impossibly cheap—and fake—products. Snail slime is just the beginning.
TikTok Shop Has a Snail Slime Problem
TikTok Shop, which launched in the US last week, is littered with impossibly cheap—and fake—products. Snail slime is just the beginning.
This Is the True Scale of New York’s Airbnb Apocalypse
A law meant to crack down on short-term rentals in New York City took effect Tuesday. Thousands have dropped off the map, but there are still hosts offering bookings that may break the law.
The End of Airbnb in New York
Thousands of Airbnbs and other short-term rentals are expected to disappear from rental platforms as New York City begins enforcing tight restrictions.
Use of AI Is Seeping Into Academic Journals—and It’s Proving Difficult to Detect
Ethics watchdogs are looking out for potentially undisclosed use of generative AI in scientific writing. But there’s no foolproof way to catch it all yet.
This Is the Era of Zombie Twitter
The bird may be dead, but Twitter—er, X—is still alive for communities, news, and memes.
Weird Weather Is Making Air Travel Even Worse
Flight delays, cancellations, and violent turbulence are becoming increasingly common as extreme weather ramps up. Things are likely to get worse with climate change.