Neowin News Feed for: Memes

Google Photos may be getting an AI feature no one asked for

Usama Jawad — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:16:01 +0000

Skibidi toilet fans have reason to rejoice as it appears that Google is adding an AI feature that puts memes at the center of Photos. Read more...

Someone wrote a script to block 'brainrot' content online using an $8 smart plug

Usama Jawad — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:38:02 +0000

A person has hacked together a script that connects to an $8 plug and uses it as a physical switch to block certain websites. Read more...

RIP Final Fantasy XIV's blocky grapes, we hardly knew ye

Usama Jawad — Sat, 25 Dec 2021 16:32:02 +0000

Final Fantasy XIV's low-poly, blocky, meme-worthy grapes have finally been "fixed" in a patch introduced recently, much to the joy (or dismay, depending upon your thoughts on them) of gamers. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: A round of Windows leaks, Xbox mini fridges, and hybrid work

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 14:42:01 +0000

The last week has been rather interesting, given the leaked Windows 11 ISO, the E3 gaming announcements and yes, the Xbox Mini Fridge. Make sure you catch up via our handy overview. Read more...

The meme is real: Xbox Mini Fridge, launching holiday 2021

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 21:14:01 +0000

In a perhaps unexpected turn of events, Microsoft unveiled just at the end of its E3 event that the Xbox Mini Fridge is real, and it's coming holiday 2021. Probably launching in Game Pass too. Read more...

Facebook isn't making a meme app for teens after all

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 03:34:01 +0000

Facebook's LOL app, which was expected to be a meme hub aimed at regaining popularity among teens, has apparently been canceled, with the company's youth team shifting its focus to Messenger Kids. Read more...

Facebook isn't sure how to attract teens, but it won't stop trying

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 22:26:02 +0000

Facebook is reportedly working on a new feature to attract teens onto its platform. Currently called LOL, it aims to be a hub for memes and other funny content aimed at the younger demographic. Read more...

European Parliament approves new copyright changes which could lead to upload filters

Paul Hill — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:16:01 +0000

The European Parliament has approved a new piece of copyright legislation which could affect the distribution of memes online. It also includes a so-called link tax that targets Google and others. Read more...

Anti-meme EU copyright law passes first hurdle, final vote in July

Paul Hill — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:52:01 +0000

A highly criticised amendment to the European Union copyright law, which targets memes and other remixes, has been passed by a committee of MEPs and will now go to parliament for a vote in July. Read more...