A new class of content creators is emerging in the era of vibe coding. Danger Testing raised $2.6 million to capitalize.

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A new investigation found some Labubu dolls contain cotton that is banned in the US because it comes from a region in China known for its forced-labor laws. The plush monster toys have enjoyed a ...

Pop Mart and Sony announced on Thursday that they were developing a feature film about the fuzzy trinkets. “It’s completely ruthless marketing,” one expert said. By Claire Moses Labubu toys, the ...

Pop Mart and Sony Pictures’ “Labubu” movie has officially unveiled the creative team that will bring the global phenomenon to the big screen. BAFTA-nominated director Paul King (“Wonka,” “Paddington”) ...

The wildly popular Labubu doll is made by Chinese company Pop Mart and is part of "The Monsters" toy series. A live-action and CGI Labubu movie is in early development with Sony Pictures, with ...

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2026 Labubu blind boxes surge with Big Into Energy secrets and Year of the Horse mega chases driving four-figure resale. Yo Labubu fans, if you’re knee-deep in the hobby, you know 2026 blind boxes are ...

This deep dive traces Labubu’s humble origins, the psychology behind the 2025 craze, and why some collectors are stepping back, in a cautionary tale of hobby hype. Labubu emerged as a standout ...

This story is a complementary profile to the 2025 Hypebeast100, our annual recognition of the creatives shaping fashion and culture today. Explore the full Hypebeast100 list, award winners, and this ...

A global sensation gets her moment at the Thanksgiving Day parade. By Alyson Krueger “I was so upset that I didn’t get to see her,” said Alena Chuchen, a seventh grader who lives on the Upper East ...

Labubu cinema is real. Sony Pictures has acquired screen rights to the Chinese brand and has set its sights on developing a feature film, and potentially a franchise, based on the ubiquitous and very ...