Bumble plans to launch paid IRL date feature

Dating app Bumble will soon launch a paid group date feature, Business Insider reports. The feature, called Plans, is launching in New York and requires users to pay a flat fee to sign up for IRL Plans (small IRL gatherings). According to Business Insider, Bumble users can also invite their plus-ones, who will also have […]

Hinge says the big questions LGBTQ daters have

It’s Pride Month, and while LGBTQ daters are queer all year round, the spotlight is on them this June. That’s why Hinge launched its annual DATE (Data, Advice, Trends, and Expertise) report to shed light on what dating is currently like for today’s queer singles. This year’s report is titled “Clarity Builds Chemistry” and discusses […]

Best Robot Vacuum Deal: Save $70 on Dreame L40s Ultra CE at Amazon

Save over $70: As of June 3, the Dreame L40s Ultra CE Robot Vacuum and Mop is on sale for $399.49 on Amazon. That’s $70.50 off the list price of $469.99. $399.49 on Amazon $469.99 Save $70.50 The countdown to Prime Day kickoff on June 23rd has officially begun. If you can’t wait to start […]

VidCon 2026: How to get tickets

VidCon, the world’s largest annual festival celebrating digital culture and its creators, returns to Anaheim this year and is expected to feature top creators like Agee, Brandon Rogers, James So, Rosanna Pansino, and more. The three-day event begins Thursday, June 24th and runs through Saturday, June 27th. Interested participants can purchase either single-day tickets for […]

How to keep your teeth as clean as a dentist without flossing

If you’re maximizing your fiber intake, avoiding microplastics, and working out, but only doing the bare minimum with your oral hygiene habits, you’re missing an important piece of the puzzle. A growing body of research shows that problems like periodontal disease can cause inflammation, which sends bacteria into the bloodstream and can lead to more […]

Martin Scorsese becomes Hollywood’s newest and most unlikely AI spokesperson

Director Martin Scorsese has signed on as a partner and advisor to AI image generation startup Black Forest Labs, The New York Times reported on Tuesday. It should be noted that one of the world’s most famous living directors uses this technology solely for storyboarding. “For 70 years, I’ve been creating my own storyboards,” he […]

How the housing crisis ruined our sex lives

If you think living at home is having a negative impact on your sex life, you’re not wrong. Luxury sex toy brand LELO has released its 2026 “The Economics of Orgasm” report. The data confirms our collective reality check. There is an undeniable correlation between lack of residential independence, barriers to intimacy, and the psychological […]

The Mashable 101: Creators who will define the internet in 2026

For years, the creator economy has been defined by scale: follower counts, virality, billion-dollar predictions, and constant fluctuations in who could become the internet’s next superstar. But time spent online in 2026 may feel surprisingly personal. Many of the creators that people are drawn to do more than just entertain large audiences. They’re building community, […]