infinite scroll

A heated backlash over a wellness creator's response to a Minneapolis killing sparks debate about accountability in the wellness world. A disputed canned matcha collab idea prompts claims of idea theft and cultural appropriation. A viral Dubai chewy cookie craze leads to K-pop attention and the South Korean Red Cross using the treat to drive a surge in blood donations.

Kriti Gupta, journalist and mental health advocate known for internet culture work, talks being chronically online and navigating a media career. She covers freelancing realities and visibility, confronting tall poppy syndrome as a woman of colour, building In My Head Co to link news to actionable help, and practical ways she "touches grass" like beach walks and skating.

A rundown of a new social network built for AI agents and the strange cultures forming there. A look at platforms that let AI hire humans to do real tasks. Coverage of a Vogue Japan cover slammed for apparent AI fakery. Updates on a massive lawsuit claiming widespread music scraping by an archive site.

A rundown of a viral Heated Rivalry lookalike contest that packed a bar after a last-minute venue switch. A deep dive into a high-profile influencer calling off an engagement and the online rumors and past controversies that followed. A tech glitch during a high-energy Grammys medley leaves fans talking.

A look at a beauty creator admitting she lost herself to influencer life. A musician's public confession about past fabrications and reactions. Creators and celebrities weighing in on anti-ICE fundraising and Grammy statements. A brief critique of a celebrity lingerie launch and its cultural fit.

A deep dive into the viral analog bag trend and why young people flaunt offline tools. Exploration of old tech making a comeback, from point-and-shoot cameras to physical media. Discussion of AI, content fatigue, and whether going offline is a true lifestyle shift or a new status move.

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A fast rundown of the US spin-off of TikTok and who’s funding the new venture. Reports of algorithm leases, alleged content suppression, and a data-center outage get attention. New privacy prompts and possible GPS/AI data changes are flagged. Rising migration to rivals like UpScrolled, Skylight and Monnett is tracked, with questions about whether they can keep users.

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The biggest stories on the internet from January 23rd, 2026.Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld/ Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:48 Alix Earle reality show on Netflix5:16 TikTok rainbow hair dye drama13:33 Viral airplane panic attack sparks discourse over ragebaitFind our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/