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TikTok is starting to test a way for users to avoid ads. They’re introducing a subscription option in the United Kingdom for £3.99 a month (about $5 USD) that removes all advertisements. This is available for users 18 and older who choose to sign up. While TikTok has become known for showing ads between videos, this new subscription lets people scroll without interruptions. The regular, ad-supported version of TikTok will still be available for those who don’t want to pay.

Nintendo announced the new Switch 2 will cost $500 in the US, a $50 price increase, starting September 1st. The company explained this is due to higher costs for memory chips and tariffs in the US, which they estimate will add about ¥100 billion JPY to their expenses this year.

Okay, so Vans teamed up with Better With Age to make some seriously cool shoes – the LX Authentic 44 and LX Half-Cab 33. What’s awesome is they didn’t just try to make them look old, they actually built the aged look and feel right into the shoe itself! I heard they’re dropping first at Dover Street Market London on May 15th, and then Better With Age will have them available later in May. I’m definitely trying to snag a pair!

Emotionally Unavailable is blending photography and fashion with its latest project. The streetwear brand has partnered with renowned Japanese photographer RK to create a new collection for Spring/Summer 2026. RK is known for his incredibly detailed photos of cities and landscapes, and now his work will be featured on a line of six clothing pieces. The collection, which includes summer essentials, will be released later this month and essentially turns his photos into wearable art.

Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS and Nike are releasing a new color of their popular Rift shoe. Called “Psychic Pink,” the bright bubblegum pink design launches on May 14th and is the most vibrant look from their collaboration yet.

Okay, so I’m really excited about the new adidas Samba Mule! It’s basically the classic Samba we all love, but they’ve taken the back off to make it a slip-on. It’s coming out in Summer 2026, and it’s designed to be super comfortable in hot weather without losing that classic Samba look and feel. It’s a really cool update to an iconic shoe!

Steve Jobs is now part of American coin history! The U.S. Mint will feature him on the back of a new $1 coin as part of the 2026 American Innovation program, honoring California. The coin’s design shows a young Jobs thoughtfully looking out over the hills of Northern California, a fitting image for someone who combined creativity with technology to change how we communicate.

Apple Corps Ltd. is creating a new fan experience dedicated to The Beatles, opening at their famous London headquarters at 3 Savile Row in 2027. For the first time ever, the public will be able to explore the seven-story building, a legendary landmark in pop music history.