The internet cant stop thinking of Katy Perry

How Katy Perry’s over-the-top vocals on "Thinking of You" became a TikTok trend, and why that joke led to something unexpectedly sincere. [...]

How Aden Wang makes viral DIY content without quitting his day job

Creator Aden Wang on how he grew his account on Instagram and TikTok, how he edits, and his relationship to creative content and work. [...]

Bryan Johnson Has Discovered Shrooms, and He Really Wants You to Know It

The longevity entrepreneur’s five-and-a-half-hour livestreamed trip is antithetical to the introspective nature of the drug. But the stunt could reduce stigma around psychedelics. [...]

From Cheating Exposés to Dating Background Checks, TikTok Detectives Are Thriving

Private investigator influencers are staking out suspected cheaters and vetting dates for their clients, posting the tea for their followers. But there’s a dark side to morality-based surveillance. [...]

Inside Bad Bunny’s Historic Super Bowl Halftime Show

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance required 9,852 theatrical pyrotechnics, nearly 400 costumed extras, and a lot of ingenuity. And yes, that was a real couple featured in the wedding. [...]

Sonny Angel and Casetify are back with another cheeky, whimsical collab

Sonny Angel and Casetify return with Wild Haven, a whimsical tech accessory collab with a NYC pop-up and limited-edition collectibles. [...]

Engadget Podcast: Who needs Samsung's super-thin Galaxy S25 Edge?

It looks like we're entering the era of crazy-thin phones. This week, Samsung finally announced the Galaxy S25 Edge, its slimmest smartphone yet. Is there actually a point to it, or is Samsung ju [...]

Conservative Lawmakers Want Porn Taxes. Critics Say They’re Unconstitutional

Alabama passed a 10 percent porn tax last year, as Utah and Pennsylvania eye similar bills. Half the country has enacted age-verification laws to prevent minors from viewing porn. [...]

Top creators, experts at VidCon 2025 share their success secrets

Top advice for digital creators from VidCon 2025: how to grow, stay sane, and succeed in the ever-changing content creation world. [...]