Elizabeth de Luna
Culture Reporter
Elizabeth is a digital culture reporter covering the internet's influence on self-expression, fashion, and fandom. Her work explores how technology shapes our identities, communities, and emotions. Before joining Mashable, Elizabeth spent six years in tech. Her reporting can be found in Rolling Stone, The Guardian, TIME, and Teen Vogue. Follow her on Instagram here.
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By Elizabeth de Luna
In 2024, Pokémania is evolving
As the Pokémon phenomenon continues to evolve, its ability to unite generations — from nostalgic adults to eager new fans — proves that, in 2024, Pokémon truly is for everyone.
Apple Watch Series 10 unveiled: What's new for Apple's thinnest, lightest watch yet?
Apple calls it "the most refined expression of Apple Watch yet."
How fandom is shaping the 2024 presidential election
From Swifties to the Beyhive, fandom may finally put a woman in the White House.
'Very mindful, very demure' creator Jools Lebron can finance her transition thanks to the trend
A win for the cutesy agenda.
Google tried to give new Pixel phones to influencers. Then it backfired.
Creators are leaving the Team Pixel program after its new terms sour trust.
Google taps YouTube stars to hawk its new Pixel phones
The After Party pulled double duty, showcasing both Google tech and YouTube talent.
The new Google Pixel 9 comes in the yummiest shade of peony pink
It's still a Barbie world.
Why does everyone think Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are feuding over 'It Ends With Us?'
Breaking down the alleged bad blood between co-stars.
Olympic breaker Sunny Choi on her signature move, Roblox, and breaking full-time
"My nieces will probably be more excited about me being in Roblox than my being in the Olympics."
12 aesthetic dorm tech essentials to make your room feel like home
Tech that will transform the sights, sounds, and smells of your dorm.
The 15 best K-pop songs of 2024 (so far)
The top tracks we can't stop listening to.
By Crystal Bell and Elizabeth de Luna
CNN's embarrassing 'Kamala is brat' segment shows why we should take Gen Z and millennial voters seriously
Jake Tapper called "aesthetic" a "Gen Z word."
A new Olympic Roblox experience featuring Mike Tirico puts you in athletes' shoes
“The Team USA Ultimate Obby" transforms players into soccer balls, rock climbers, swimmers, and more as they attempt to scale Game Mountain.
X reacts to President Biden dropping out of 2024 presidential race
We exist in the context of all in which we live.
JuJu Watkins on college classes, Pinterest, and finding space for herself
The 19-year-old basketball phenom shares her summer side quests.
X users react to the CrowdStrike outage with glee and disappointment
Raise your hand if you were scared.
(Update: Apple has responded) Apple and Salesforce AI training datasets co-opt MrBeast, Marques Brownlee videos
A dataset of 173,536 YouTube videos called The Pile also included content from Harvard, NPR, and 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.'
Etsy says it will allow the sale of AI-generated art but not AI prompts
AI prompts can be an "integral part of the creative process," the platform says.
Sonny Angel and Casetify are releasing a heavenly phone case collab
How to get one before they fly off the shelves.
YouTube says Gen Z may love fan-made content more than original content
The majority of Gen Z also identify as "video content creators."
Reddit is cracking down on AI bots
Reddit will lean on the "basic social contract of the web" for help.
Collina Strada's Baggu collab is under fire for using AI-generated prints
Buyers claim to be cancelling orders from the "eco-friendly" as they doubt its commitment to sustainability.
The best internet moments of 2024, from the rise of Chappell Roan to AI fails
Crushing on "Challengers" and pining for Pookie.
Photographers say Meta is labeling their photos as being 'made with AI' even when they're not
The "Made with AI" label is meant to disclose when an image has been manipulated with artificial intelligence.
This new AI fashion startup wants to help you find a new 'fit
Some of the more than 2,000 brands in Daydream's catalog include Altuzarra, Jimmy Choo, Dôen, Everlane, and Alo Yoga.
