Banished for an Unleashed Dog: Airbnb Bans Bewilder Guests and Hosts
Airbnb customers say they are being permanently banned after background checks reveal minor offenses like broken tail lights and old misdemeanors.
The Mythical 32-Pound ‘Subcontrabassoon’ Is Now a Real Musical Instrument
Richard Bobo’s subcontrabassoon weighs 32 pounds and is taller than most adults.
Instagram Says Pornhub’s Account is ‘Permanently’ Banned
Pornhub claims its account was “fully PG,” and cites the uneven treatment of mainstream celebrities like Kim Kardashian who post nudity to the platform, compared to adult creators.
SEC Charges Owners of Jersey Deli Somehow Worth $100 Million With ‘Brazen’ Fraud
A deli in New Jersey that went viral last year for entering the stock market with a multimillion-dollar valuation is now facing charges.
Chaotic Genius Plays ‘Trombone Champ’ Using a Fleshlight as a Controller
Programmer Kyle Machulis combined the viral song "Cbat" from a Reddit post with a trombone simulator and a Fleshlight-style toy, and the result is hilarious.
Library’s Website Taken Over by Sex Dolls
“Hampton apologizes for this, but please know we were also duped or hacked," said Hampton, Virginia officials. "No one connected with the city had anything to do with this."
Airbnb Banned, Then Reinstated, A Councilperson for a Nine-Year-Old Misdemeanor
A "criminal records match" turned into a ban on booking and hosting for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania councilperson Bethany Hallam.
Patreon Denies Viral TikTok Accusations That It Hosts Child Sexual Abuse Material
Videos and tweets went viral this week that insinuated that Patreon laid off its security team to cover up illegal activity.
Furry Fandom Site Bans All AI Art
Fur Affinity becomes one of a growing number of social art platforms that takes a stand against AI-generated artworks.
Artist Uses AI Surveillance Cameras to Identify Influencers Posing for Instagram
Dries Depoorter's "The Follower" project combines AI, open access cameras, and influencers to show behind the scenes of viral shots—without them knowing.
The Market for Real Estate Porn Is As Hot as Ever
The erotic tension between owning a home and watching people have sex in your dream house has always been appealing.
Google Is Begging Apple to Make Life Better for Green Bubbles
Lately, Google and Apple are openly at war about iMessage versus not-iMessage.