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on trusting Apple AI + food gentrification
because why is oxtail now everywhere? 📱 The tech corner Can we trust Apple Intelligence not to spy on us? – thred. In our last newsletter we spoke about AI coming to our iPhones. The question is, should we trust Apple when its AI tool is capable of scanning through all of our text messages, emails, and social media DMs? While the...
facebook sperm donors + one fine football papi
thredy or not, here we come... It’s newsletter day and I’ll be honest, this first one has been a little bit of a ride. We’ll be running through some hot news stories (what did Elon do this time?), exploring new tech (your smartphone is now powered by AI), and dipping our toes into some general chat for the hot gals and boys. 🔥 🗞️ Hot off the press People...
here goes something…
the brains behind thred. are now publishing exclusive content on substack! Welcome to The Common Thred, a newsletter and blog written by the brains behind Thred Media. We’re a London-based, Gen Z media company that offers insights into everything from pop culture to the latest tech, fashion and wellness trends, and developments in social change. While we’ve been publishing to our website for a little over four...
Are US lawmakers focusing too much on child safety in online spaces?
It’s no secret that social media is a place where our sense of self-worth comes to die. So as policymakers in the United States strive to enforce safety measures for children in these spaces, are adults being wrongly left out of the equation? Public awareness of the dangers posed by social media has grown exponentially over the last decade, with people of all ages and genders reporting negative mental health...
Spanish footballer Hector Bellerín launches sustainable clothing line
Known for his delectable taste in fashion and advocacy for shopping sustainably, Real Betis footballer Hector Bellerín how now launched a clothing brand of his own. ‘Why are footballers no longer dressing like sh*t?’, asked Culted Magazine in a recent article. It’s a good question, as footballers haven’t had a reputation for being some of the best-dressed until now, despite having the funds to do so. There have been, of...
Amazon sidelines speedy shipping to compete with Temu and SHEIN
The online shopping giant has been known for its Prime next day delivery service, but with Chinese competitors on the rise, Amazon is now moving to offer slower shipping for lower cost products. Would you wait longer for a new product if it cost less to buy it? Apparently, a lot of shoppers around the world do. This explains the seriously rapid success of online retailers like Temu and SHEIN,...
1,000 animals recently added to the endangered species list
Though comprehensive conservation efforts have helped to boost the numbers of some animal populations, research by the International Union for Conservation of Nature suggests that 45,000 species are now threatened with extinction globally. Although global conservation groups have been working overtime to mitigate both human and environmental threats wild animals face, the number of endangered species has sadly continued to rise. Updating its Red List of Threatened Species on Thursday, the...
The Pope wants Vatican City to be powered entirely by solar energy
Despite coming under fire for his recent use of homophobic slurs, Pope Francis’ allegiance to the Catholic Church hasn’t rendered him oblivious to how the planet and its inhabitants are changing. Pope Francis may not have the best reputation with Gen Z for his commentary on the LGBTQIA+ community, however, he’ll soon be scoring some major points when it comes to his views on environmentalism and the climate crisis. In an...
This airline is adding a £60 fee to tickets to pay for sustainable fuel
Over the last few years, the aviation industry has had to come to terms with its emission problem. Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) have been posed as a viable solution, but it looks like their cost is being passed onto consumers. Missing the days when you could find flights abroad for as little as £20? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you shouldn’t hold your breath for...
Kourtney Kardashian’s ‘Lemme’ launches an appetite suppressant
The eldest Kardashian sister launched her wellness gummy brand back in 2022, promising better sleep, less bloating, and a yummy-tasting hoo-ha. Its latest line of gummies now promise to regulate blood sugar and tackle our desire to (gasp!) have a snack. Want to chill? Want to sleep? Want to debloat? Kourtney Kardashian’s got you – or does she? The wellness-obsessed Kardashian sister launched her aesthetically-pleasing supplement brand back in 2022 and...
