A new book, “How to Live With Objects,” from the founders of the design website Sight Unseen explores the topic.
Category: Social Media
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What Do the Objects You Own Say About You?
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Fire Kills 10 in China’s Xinjiang, Raising Questions About Lockdown
The New York Times – Business:A fire in a residential high-rise in Urumqi, where many residents have been under lockdown, set off public anger and questions about China’s zero-Covid policy.
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‘Gangnam Style’ Brought K-Pop to the World, but Haunted Its Creator
The New York Times – Music:In 2012, the song took over the internet, and it helped pave the way for the global success of Korean pop. But Psy, the artist behind it, spent years trying and failing to replicate the phenomenon.
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What Are ‘Dabloons,’ the Imaginary Currency of TikTok?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:In the latest viral TikTok trend, users participate in an imaginary economy centered on fake money and fueled by cat pictures.
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It’s the Holiday Season. Time for Couples to Put on Those Matching Pajamas.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Whether hard launching a relationship, recreating a childhood memory or just doing it for the ’Gram, people are embracing a cuffing season tradition.
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Tumblr Users Are Wary of People Coming From Twitter
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Tumblr is seeing an uptick in activity after Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, but some longtime users are wary of newcomers.
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Saluting in Solidarity
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:As employees in tech face layoffs, an emoji meets its moment.
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SPAC Linked to Trump’s Media Company Is Granted an Extension on Merger
The New York Times – Business:Digital World now has more time to close its proposed union with Trump Media. But with Twitter welcoming Mr. Trump back, his media company could be less attractive to investors.
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As Elon Musk Cuts Costs at Twitter, Some Bills Are Going Unpaid
The New York Times – Business:Mr. Musk and his advisers are examining all types of expenses at Twitter. Some of the social media company’s vendors have gotten stiffed.
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China’s Grandparents Are Done Babysitting and Ready to Go Viral
The New York Times – Business:Rapping grannies, crooning 70-year-olds and gamers in their 80s are challenging traditional Chinese views about aging and what it means to have a long and happy life.
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What Elon Musk Is Doing to Twitter Is What He Did at Tesla and SpaceX
The New York Times – Business:Firing people. Talking of bankruptcy. Telling workers to be “hard core.” Mr. Musk has repeatedly used those tactics at many of his companies.
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Elon Musk Reinstates Trump’s Twitter Account
The New York Times – Business:Mr. Musk, who had asked Twitter users about whether to bring back the former president to the service, said, “The people have spoken.”