Social Media

October 4, 2023

“Mean Girls” Has a One-Day Run on TikTok

Paramount tried to make “Mean Girls” happen all over again for a new generation. Cady Heron, the protagonist of the 2004 comedy “Mean Girls,” was the […]
September 27, 2023

Gerry Turner Is the First ‘Golden Bachelor.’ Just Don’t Call Him a Silver Fox.

Gerry Turner, 72, is the lead of ABC’s new dating show — and ready to look for love again. Women keep approaching Gerry Turner in airports, […]
September 25, 2023

Egg Crack Challenge and Cheese Slice Trick: Are Parents OK?

With the “cheese slice trick” and the “egg crack challenge,” parents vie for viral recognition — and the illusion of control over their children. The other […]
September 24, 2023

How to Take Better Watch Photos

Professionals and hobbyists share their tips for improving your timepiece images. In an industry whose lingua franca is the #wristshot (3.2 million tags on Instagram and […]
September 15, 2023

Paris Wine and Ice Cream Bar Folderol Takes Back Control After TikTok Fame

This summer, the owners of the wine and ice cream bar Folderol took a number of measures to manage crowds after their small business experienced an […]
September 14, 2023

Tiny Homes Are a Social Media Hit. But Do We Want to Live in Them?

A series about how cities transform, and the effect of that on everyday life. In a bustling area of south London, near a busy Underground station […]
September 13, 2023

Forging ‘Great Relationships’ Over Watches

Jason Gong, a diversity, equity and inclusion expert, and Justin Reis, co-founder of WatchBox, talk about how the watch world can welcome more people. This is […]
September 8, 2023

The Tabi Swiper vs. TikTok’s Vigilantes

A new addition to the list of bad date villains. This week, I found myself breathlessly refreshing TikTok and Twitter — still not ready to call […]
September 1, 2023

The Internet Takes Some Time Off

It’s the worst time of the year to be online. Last week, I saw more posts than I could count citing a study that claims Aug. […]
August 30, 2023

Morgan Riddle Is the Most Famous Woman in Men’s Tennis

Morgan Riddle was being watched. Outside the grandstand, while she idled beneath the summer sun, a passer-by stopped, turned and pointed a phone at her, then […]