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3Doodler’s newest toy lets kids make 3D objects with molds

3Doodler, the company behind the 3D-printing pen that lets users draw 3D structures in midair, is introducing a new toy for preschoolers and kindergartners. Called 3D Build and Play, the device looks a lot like a glue gun with a crank, letting kids fill molds with plastic filaments that can be assembled into figurines. → Read More

This website creates karaoke song versions of any YouTube video

Youka, or YouTube to karaoke, is a free website that turns any YouTube video into karaoke. It isolates vocals using AI tool Spleeter and pulls lyrics from websites to create karaoke videos. → Read More

In honor of Photoshop’s 30th birthday, watch this video of Photoshop version 1

Adobe Photoshop turns 30 today, and to celebrate how far the photo-editing software has come, take a look at the program’s humble origins on a 1986 Macintosh Plus computer. → Read More

Perry Bible Fellowship’s Nicholas Gurewitch on making comics for the internet’s golden age

One of the internet’s most beloved webcomics is back in the Perry Bible Fellowship Almanack’s 10th anniversary edition, featuring a new foreword from Michael Cera and undiscovered comics and sketches. A gorgeous collection of every PBF comic published between 2004 and 2007, Nicholas Gurewitch’s book is a warm, nostalgic look back at the "internet’s golden age." → Read More

Sonic the Hedgehog movie review: fast casual

Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog horrified the internet when the trailer first revealed CGI Sonic, prompting the studio to push back its release date to redesign the character. The new Sonic is so adorable that it almost makes up for a pretty generic plot. → Read More

The FTC is cracking down on influencer marketing on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok

The Federal Trade Commission voted 5-0 to approve a Federal Register notice that would seek public comment on whether Endorsement Guides for advertising need to be reviewed. A statement by Commissioner Rohit Chopra calls for tougher penalties for companies that disguise advertising on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok as authentic reviews. → Read More

Wacom says it’s not spying on its customers, and users can opt out of data collection

Wacom has responded to reports of its tablets collecting app usage data from its users and sharing it with Google Analytics. The company says all data is anonymized, and users can opt out of data collection. → Read More

Instagram now lets you see which accounts you interact with the most and least

Instagram has added a feature which lets you sort through your following accounts by "Most shown in feed" and "Least interacted with." From there, users can manage follow status, manage notifications, or mute an account. → Read More

Wacom tablets are sharing your app usage with Google Analytics

Software engineer Robert Heaton discovered that Wacom tablets are collecting data on users’ app usage and sending the information to Google Analytics. Users can opt out of the data collection by going to their settings in the Wacom Experience Program. → Read More

Teenage Engineering’s 3D printing files let you make your own Ikea speaker accessories

Teenage Engineering and Ikea launched the Frekvens line of speakers and party products earlier this year, and now the company is offering free 3D printing files so customers can create their own Ikea hacks. Designs feature handles, wheels, legs, and cupholders. → Read More

KFC sneaks ads onto Spotify Premium by taking over artist profiles

KFC Arabia found a way to circumvent Spotify Premium’s ad-free platform by taking over the profiles of three artists from the region: Flipperachi, Moh Flow, and Shébani. Dubai-based ad agency Memac Ogilvy slipped in photos of KFC’s new burger into artist profiles and created playlists and events referencing the chain. → Read More

TikTok is testing profile redesigns that make it look like Instagram

TikTok is testing a user profile redesign that makes profiles look extremely similar to Instagram profiles. The new profile shifts avatars and follow count to the left, and places more emphasis on user bios. → Read More

Disney teases a flying animatronic Spider-Man for its upcoming Disneyland Avengers Campus

Disney Imagineering revealed a demo video of an animatronic Spider-Man swinging across the upcoming Avengers Campus at Disneyland’s California Adventure Park. → Read More

Vine successor Byte will share 100 percent of ad revenue with creators during partner pilot

Vine reboot Byte shared initial details of its partner program, which promises to share 100 percent of ad revenue during its initial pilot period. The invitation-only program will work based on a viewership bracket system which will determine how much creators get paid. → Read More

Giphy and Infinite Objects will let you gift a physical GIF to your valentine

Giphy is partnering with digital art display company Infinite Objects to let shoppers gift GIFs for Valentine’s Day. Customers will be able to choose from six animated GIFs to memorialize on an Infinite Object, which will sell for $49 each. → Read More

Facebook’s Clear History tool is now available to everyone

Facebook’s Clear History tool is now available in all countries, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in a blog post. It’s part of a new section called "Off-Facebook activity," and it lets users see which third parties have shared user interactions with Facebook. → Read More

Atari-branded hotels with e-sports studios and game rooms are coming to the US

Atari has signed a licensing deal with US real estate developer True North Studio and GSD group to build eight hotels in the US. Construction will begin in Phoenix this year, with more hotels to come in Austin, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Jose, and Seattle. → Read More

Pentagram designed a smart speaker that’s like HitClips for kids

The Yoto Player, designed by Pentagram London, uses physical cards to let kids choose what songs, audiobooks, and podcasts they want to listen to. Parents can connect the speaker to an app and upload their own content to blank NFC cards, or use it as a regular Bluetooth speaker. → Read More

Adobe Premiere Pro teases Google Drive-like collaborative editing

Adobe is previewing a new feature for Premiere Pro at the Sundance Film Festival, called Productions. The new panel is an organizational tool to make sharing assets between editors easier and more collaborative. → Read More

Even pokémon are getting in on the ASMR mukbang trend

The official Pokémon YouTube channel has released two ASMR videos: one featuring a Charmander peacefully snoozing beside a fire, and one with a Chespin munching away on some macarons. → Read More