Compact digital cameras snapping back to popularity in Japan
In addition to their high degree of user-friendliness, aspects of compact digital cameras, such as how easily inventive pictures can be taken for posting on social media, are…
Chatbot offers comfort, but is it enough for Malaysian teens?
AI is not the best avenue for anyone to seek emotional support, and it's important that they reach out to the right channel, an expert said.
This is the AI chatbot captivating 1 million Korean teens. They script tempting intimacy
Zeta calls itself 'AI-native entertainment,' but its relationship AI, enabling teens to indulge in guilty-pleasure-style fantasies with endless scripts, may be venturing into a…
The internet’s latest buzzword: recession core
We’ve recently seen the rise of “de-influencing,” where influencers push for behavior that’s quite contrary to their entire existence. Instead of swaying their viewers to…
YouTuber’s 990 won bakery pop-up in Seoul triggers backlash from local bakers
The initiative was meant to highlight how expensive everyday baked goods have become in Korea, but it has also drawn criticism from bakery owners who say the comparison is unfair.
Do you have a ‘5-9’ after your 9-5 job? Some Singapore Gen Zs do and they are having fun with it
Global and local social media users have taken to social media to document their “5-9” routines, with the hashtag #5to9 having over 48,000 videos on TikTok.
Canadian influencer claims $10 million win over Buldak noodles that made her sick. Samyang says it never happened
Influencer Javeria Wasim alleged that eating the spicy noodles caused her to be hospitalised with a stomach ulcer.
Six-figure sales each durian season: Why Singapore’s durian sellers are now live selling on TikTok
Over the last year, the app has yielded a bumper crop. The number of durian sellers on TikTok Shop grew by some 40 percent, while gross merchandise value surged 185 percent…
Nepal partners with TikTok to boost tourism through digital storytelling
The collaboration aims to promote Nepal’s landscapes, culture, and adventure to a global audience, while empowering local creators to tell authentic stories.
Japan’s Imperial Household Agency begins posting about branches of Imperial family on Instagram
Previous posts primarily focused on the official duties of the Emperor and Empress.