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How responsible should artists be over their content?
Lily Allen’s new album ‘West End Girl’ is an honest account of her separation from David Harbour. She references infidelity in extremely raw, authentic detail, and an inevitable online backlash has ensued. Do artists have any responsibility for the effects their work will have on those they reference? ‘West End Girl’ is Lily Allen’s fifth studio album following a seven year hiatus. In that time, Allen has become a critically acclaimed...
Why is Halo’s arrival on PlayStation a big deal?
Microsoft has announced a new remake of Halo: Combat Evolved for Xbox consoles, PC and PlayStation 5. Built with Unreal Engine 5, this is a major moment for console exclusivity, crossplay and the Halo brand. Halo is officially coming to PlayStation 5. Announced last week, Microsoft’s Halo Studios revealed a new remake of the franchise’s first installment, Halo: Combat Evolved, slated for release sometime in 2026. The title is being built...
Examining Gen Z’s nostalgic love of disposable cameras
Disposable camera sales are on the rise, following the decade-long resurgence of vinyl records. What’s causing young people to turn back to older technology? Is it novelty, nostalgia, fun, or all three? According to photography company Kodak, the sale of digital and disposable cameras has doubled over the past five years, with Gen Z leading the charge. Market experts and analysts chalk the enthusiasm up to a surging desire to be...
Over 70% of Gen Z claim porn was their first introduction to sex
A survey conducted by LADbible and ResearchBods has found that pornography serves as an educational tool for a large portion of Gen Z. Should we be concerned about the wider implications? New research suggests that pornography has a significant impact on the sexual education of young people, especially Gen Zers between 15 and 25-years-old. A survey of 5,300 Gen Zers in the UK was conducted by LADBible and ResearchBods in...
How did thieves enter and flee the Louvre in seven minutes?
Last week, professional thieves pulled a van up to the Louvre, propped up a ladder against a wall, and broke in through a window. They stole eight pieces of priceless French jewellery before fleeing on scooters in broad daylight. How was this possible? Last week, eight pieces of priceless jewellery were stolen from the Louvre in Paris, France. Four thieves drove a van up to the side of the building,...
Are Gen Z social media apps sustainable long-term?
US social media startup ‘Locket’ is launching a new feature called ‘Rollcall’ that allows users to post photo dumps for up to seven days. The update is indicative of a wider Gen Z trend toward private social media feeds, but actually providing an economically-sustainable space to do this is very hard. Viral social media app Locket has announced it will be launching a new feature called ‘Rollcall’ that gives users...
Police urge caution over viral AI homeless prank
Gen Zers are using AI tools to trick relatives into thinking they’ve let homeless people into their property. The ensuing outrage is recorded and then posted online, with many clips going viral. Now police are warning against the prank, citing safety concerns. We’re sure that you’ve probably seen the AI ‘homeless man’ prank online by now. A viral trend on TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram, Gen Zers are using in-app AI tools...
How are Gen Z changing the way we socialise?
New research by Hinge, in partnership with FOOD and ON ROAD, has found that most young people prioritise one-on-one connection over everything else, suggesting that close friendships are an important part of combatting Gen Z loneliness. Anyone who’s spent time in the advertising industry knows that marketers are forever yearning for an answer to the Gen Z loneliness epidemic. How can brands reach young people who are routinely jaded, uninterested and...
What’s going on between Taylor Swift and Charli XCX?
Taylor Swift and Charli XCX have been making headlines this week for a supposed ‘beef’ on both last year’s ‘Brat’ and the latest release of ‘The Life of a Showgirl.’ A Caucasian altercation is currently brewing in the pop sphere, if the rumours and fan theories are to be believed. Taylor Swift and Charli XCX have been making headlines this week for a supposed feud stemming back several years. With the...
Should Snapchat be allowed to charge users for storage?
Picture-sharing platform Snapchat has announced a new paid subscription system for storage exceeding over 5GB. Should big tech companies be allowed to charge for services that were once free? Snapchat, the image-sharing service mostly used by Gen Zers, will begin charging users for any storage exceeding 5GB. This includes all photos and videos that are part of the app’s ‘Memories’ feature, where content previously posted is archived and saved. Users...
