Is Spotify’s Discovery Mode Payola?
A Spotify listener is suing the company for misleading users with its Discovery Mode. It questions whether we can trust “personalized” playlists to be anything but paid placement.
Woody’s Return in Toy Story 5 Feels Like Pixar’s Safety Net
After years of box office struggles, Pixar is reviving its most iconic franchise. However, does Toy Story 5 exist because the story needed Woody or because Pixar did?
Why Funko Pop Can’t Save Itself
Mystery boxes and mini Pop figures won’t save a brand that’s forgotten why people loved them in the first place.
Disney vs. YouTube TV: Who’s Winning This Standoff?
Disney’s blackout with YouTube TV is costing millions per day, along with fans’ patience. As the standoff drags on, both companies are bleeding customers and money.
Why Nintendo’s Latest Sales Report Feels Off
Nintendo’s Switch 2 numbers look impressive until you realize how they’re framed. The company’s counting shipments, not sales, and the media’s letting it slide.
Wonho’s if you wanna Is a Pure, Unapologetic Y2K R&B
Wonho’s new single if you wanna channels the sensual confidence of early-2000s R&B and dirty pop, marking a bold new chapter for the singer.
Halo Infinite’s Ten-Year Plan Ends in Year Four
The end of major updates for Halo Infinite implied there’s very little direction for Xbox’s most iconic franchise.
Roblox Wants Schlep Back But Only to Save Face
Roblox banned Schlep for exposing predators on its platform. Now they’re asking him to come back, proving their concern was never about safety.
The Rise and Fall of RFLCT
Valkyrae’s RFLCT promised to protect skin from blue light, but the science didn’t back those claims. What went wrong, and what does it say about gaming-beauty crossovers?