Soap-cutting videos are having a moment. The soothing viral videos feature people cutting bars of soap and making them smooth. They're a visual version of autonomous sensory meridian response videos, ...

We all love the late painter Bob Ross and his quirky painting tutorials on PBS’ The Joy of Painting. For many, however, Bob Ross provided more than just art instruction; he is the unofficial patron ...

When Spirit Payton started making videos in 2015, she had no idea she was destined to become the online "Queen of ASMR." Now, millions of people have watched her eat pickles. ASMR, or Autonomous ...

Nails scraping on rough fabric. Stories told in breathy whispers. Lips smacking and teeth crunching. For some, these sounds do little more than make the listener feel unsettled or disturbed, but for a ...

In June, China banned and excised videos of sound effects while claiming to cleanse its internet of pornography. YouTube had already demonetized the genre in a sex panic; now PayPal is banning people ...

Have you ever stumbled upon an hourlong online video of someone folding napkins? Or maybe crinkling paper, sorting a thimble collection or pretending to give the viewer an ear exam? They’re called ...

According to internet memes, finding someone with the same brand of weird as you is the key to friendship and connection. The internet should know. It's packed to the brim with weird stuff. A few ...

Maybe it is the rustle of canvas unfurling, or the sharp snipping of the stylist’s shears as they tidy up your bangs. Whatever it is, it resonates down your scalp and spine like a tuning fork. Certain ...

She speaks in a low, patient whisper punctuated by a wide smile, her face inches away from the camera. Her voice is soothing and her eyes are warm. "Let me give you this shield potion," she says, ...

It’s become increasingly clear that tech companies are banning content to the detriment of their users, without understanding what they’re actually banning. By Sarah Manavis Last week, Engadget ...

Logan Moore is the Managing Editor around these parts and enjoys the video game Super Mario Odyssey. ASMR, you know, those calming videos that you or your friends probably watch on YouTube, have ...