Character.ai’s New Feature: Character Charms
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Character.ai launched a new feature called Character Charms.
Introduced on December 16, 2025, Character Charms is a beta feature that offers in-app currency. This currency, known as Charms, is currently redeemable for more turns on the Imagine feature.
Is ReelShort Worth It? (Review)
In this article, I'm going to get a little nerdy as I break down my thoughts about ReelShort. We're going to talk specs, paywalls, and the fundamentals of filmmaking. I even touch on the psychological principles that make us want to spend real money on gamified apps. If you're curious about ReelShort or you're a petty nerd like me, then this article is calling your name.
Worldwide Outages: From Amazon to Microsoft (October 2025)
Reports of internet outages have flooded Downdetector.com, where users can report a web browser or app blackout, over the course of the three weeks.
Here’s a rundown of every website and app that has experienced an outage from October 20th to October 29th.
ReelShort: The Cost of Vertical Video Shlock
Make no mistake! The invention of vertical dramas is another ploy for our corporate overlords to monetize IP. Before you riot, dear reader, I would appreciate a few minutes to preach from my digital soapbox. Understanding the state of modern digital media and its evolution is crucial to protecting our wallets and jobs.
Global YouTube Outages (10/15/2025)
“An error occurred. Please try again later.”
The message was received by millions of users who attempted to access YouTube content. Whether through the app, a web browser, or a TV, some users experienced glitches, while others did not.
Character.ai Removed Disney Characters
Following a report that users had violated their Terms of Service, Character.ai announced on September 25, 2025, that certain characters would be removed from the platform.
Is DeepSqueak Worth it? (Character.ai)
Move over DeepSeek, DeepSqueak is the new AI in town!
Get excited, Character.ai users; the company has introduced a new chat style into the mix. Represented by a creepy mouse and powered by RatGPT (I see what you did there), the chat style is changeable in the settings menu.