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Coronavirus causes worldwide condom shortage
The pandemic has meant that large scale condom suppliers have had to reduce their workforce, or close temporarily, which could result in a 100 million shortage. Everyone knows the good ol’ chat about the birds, the bees, and the worldwide condom distribution that could be severely affected by a novel pandemic. Karex Berhad, the world’s largest producer of condoms, has had to temporarily halt all operations as part of the...
Getting broken up with via Zoom is the new normal
Ever been dumped via video call? Thanks to coronavirus, that’s now a reality for many. Nothing stings quite like a pivotal Zoom meeting with an ex-lover. Let’s be honest. Dating is hard enough in normal life, let alone with this new, constant fear that you may infect the elderly with a deadly disease every time you go outside. Coronavirus has hit all of us where it hurts when it comes...
Machine Gun Kelly drops ‘Bloody Valentine’ – Review
This new single is a departure from his typical hip hop aesthetic, one that brings guttural pop punk production reminiscent of early noughties Blink 182 albums. You’d be forgiven for only knowing who Machine Gun Kelly is due to that Eminem diss track ‘Rap Devil’ he dropped in 2018. He’s been on the scene a fair while and has never managed to truly permeate the mainstream in the way you...
What makes Gen Z influencer houses so viral?
The first time you probably heard of an influencer house was during the height of Vine’s popularity in 2016. Here’s why they’re not going anywhere anytime soon. Social media stars all living under one roof as a giant collective is a phenomena that many older millennials and parents will probably fail to fully grasp, but make no mistake – these are powerhouses of online entertainment. Whether it’s the UK YouTubers...
The viral painting trend taking over social media
We’ve seen bizarre TikTok dancing trends and running challenges, but the wackiest of all might just be the renaissance painting recreation trend.
The invention of the internet has allowed us to reinterpret all manners of older media in fresh ways. Over the years, the explosion of meme culture has meant older films, paintings, and novels have been continuously repurposed for humour, with subreddits such as r/trippinthroughtime and
You can now use Google Stadia for free
After flopping at release, Google is hoping more people get on board with its gaming streaming service by making it free. Believe it or not, there was actually a period of time where we were pretty excited for Stadia at Thred. We wrote a lot about it during the build up to launch. Google gave us plenty of reasons to be hyped about this new, Netflix lookalike service that had...
Artist Dan Lam’s bizarre fluorescent sculptures
Dan Lam’s blob sculptures are bright, colourful works of surrealism. I’m not entirely sure where I’d put one in my own house, mind. You’d be forgiven for thinking that Dan Lam’s sculptures – a mix of synthetic materials that are hand crafted into oozing blobs – were the product of a high budget CGI company. Rest assured, however, that they’re entirely real, and have been making the rounds on...
How to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic
These unprecedented times are wreaking havoc with small business and independent brands, but there are ways you can help soften the blow. Coronavirus has meant that for many of us, life over the next few months will not be what we probably expected in the lead up to summer. Nearly every major event or large gathering across the globe has been cancelled, including the 2020 Euros, The Olympics, The Grand...
The Weeknd ‘After Hours’ – Review
The Weeknd brings his usual dark, moody R&B style to his newest record, and it’s more consistent than nearly all of his previous efforts. You could easily argue that The Weeknd is perhaps the biggest pop star of the last ten years. He’s kept up a consistently stellar track record when it comes to big, chart-topping albums and singles, and has remained the soundtrack to many a social media trend...
Netflix to lower European streaming quality
It’s a temporary measure, but Netflix, Amazon Prime, and YouTube will be reducing their streaming resolutions across Europe due to a surge in web traffic. Who would have thought COVID-19 would affect our ability to watch internet content in HD? Starting from today Netflix, Amazon Prime, and YouTube will be capping their picture quality on all platforms. This means that most, if not all, of the videos you’ll be viewing...
