Starbucks pays baristas to create TikTok. We expect more brands to follow suit.
Over the years, brands have spent billions of dollars chasing influencers with huge followings. They are increasingly realizing that some of the most compelling creators are already being hired. In June, Starbucks announced TikTok updates to its ongoing Green Apron Creators program. The company says selected baristas will be paid to create TikTok videos through […]
Sony will end production of PlayStation game discs in 2028
PlayStation discs will soon be consigned to the dustbin of history. Sony announced on July 1 that new home games will no longer be sold on disc after January 2028. From then on, the game will be sold digitally through the PlayStation Store and in digital format (download code, card, or box) at retail stores. […]
Best Robotic Pool Vacuum Deals: 40% off Ecovacs Ultramarine P1 Cordless Robotic Pool Vacuum
Save $200.99: Ecovacs Ultramarine P1 Cordless Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaner on sale for $299 off the regular price of $499.99 on Amazon. That’s a 40% discount. $299 on Amazon $499.99 Save $200.99 Summer is the season to enjoy at the pool. Summers are getting hotter and hotter and different situations can prove uncomfortable, but it’s […]
Best Robot Vacuum Deal: $420 Off Roborock Qrevo Edge 2 Robot Vacuum and Mop
Save $420: As of July 1, get the Roborock Qrevo Edge 2 Robot Vacuum and Mop for $879.99 off the regular price of $1,299.99 on Amazon. 32% discount. $879.99 on Amazon $1,299.99 Save $420 Robot vacuum cleaners are one of those “future is here” items that can actually help you reduce your daily chore list. […]
Empire State Building stunt: Daredevil couple arrested after proposal
Some New York City proposals involve skyline views. This involved police custody. Two people were arrested on Wednesday, July 1, after climbing to the top of the Empire State Building 1,454 feet above midtown Manhattan to unfurl a banner and apparently turn the whole thing into a marriage proposal. Around noon, two people wearing black […]
Best Cordless Tool Deal: Save $80 on the DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit
Save $80: As of July 1, get the DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Drill and Impact Driver for $169 off the regular price of $249 on Amazon. 32% discount. $169 on Amazon $249 Save $80 If you have a list of important home DIY projects to complete in your head, you’ll need the right tools for […]
Best Vacuum Cleaner Sale: 50% Off Shark Rocket Ultralight Corded Stick Vacuum Cleaner
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Blind white girl says she dances online to create a fun and safe space
If you don’t see Unsighted regularly on your TikTok feed, you’re missing out. The Mashable 101 winner has brought her incredible energy and contagious joy to music, transportation karaoke, and of course, white girl dancing. Ready to buck his transition into peppy pop songs, the Toronto native is traveling near and far, bringing joy to […]
Green flag these days? The Hily dating app says it doesn’t use AI.
Daters are a bit fickle in their feelings about AI, with some saying that companion AI is a deal breaker, but they still use it to drum up messages to potential dates. But new research from dating app Hily suggests being a Luddite can be sexy. A Hily survey of 3,500 U.S. Gen Z and […]
Shark PowerDetect Speed Luxe Collection Review: The Best Cordless Vacuum for Carpets is the Most Beautiful
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