AI necklace user interview reveals sad, lonely people
Plus: A new Meta glasses prank to be aware of.
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Here are the latest trending internet culture stories today:
The wearable AI device called “Friend” is back in the news after publishing interviews with its real-life users, and it’s a sad look at reality.
A new prank on people wearing Meta glasses is going viral online, but it’s not the real deal, unfortunately…
In response to the success of American Love Story, Gen X women who worked at Calvin Klein in the era are sharing their stories.
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⚡️ Today in Internet Culture
“Horror story in the making”: Incredibly bleak “Friend” AI user interviews revive backlash
The wearable AI companion device “Friend” saw a new wave of backlash after posting some rather off-putting user interviews on YouTube. One in particular reignited sentiments that the product targets lonely outcasts with a false solution that will only result in further isolation. Ultimately, nobody can figure out why the company thought this series was a good idea.
A new prank targeting Meta glasses wearers claims they’ll be banned if they look at a flag. It’s wrong.
A claim by streamer Clavicular ignited rumors that anyone can get a recording of a Meta glasses user banned by showing them an ISIS flag. While some said they tried it on themselves and didn’t catch a ban, those who hate the idea of being secretly recorded any time they go outside clung to the hope that it could work.
Gen X women who worked at Calvin Klein are telling stories about the ’90s fashion world—and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
Gen X women are telling all about working at Calvin Klein in the 90s, and younger generations are rapt to hear the tales. In Feb. 2026, a slew of TikTok creators shared their experiences, including the look, feel, and expectations at the offices, the perks of the job, and the glamorous people they encountered, including Calvin himself.
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