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🆕 on "the dump" / by We are Social media
WeRSM
February 23, 2026
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Hi friend 👋🏼 and welcome to this week’s edition of “the dump.”
We’re watching the internet unbundle itself.
This week, platforms are choosing focus over fantasy.
Meta is quietly stepping away from its metaverse ambitions to go mobile-first with Horizon Worlds. X is doubling down on vertical video. Threads is smoothing cross-posting friction. Snapchat is turning creators into subscription businesses.
And Nvidia? It might step directly into Apple’s lane with its own AI-powered laptops.
At the same time, culture is pulling in the opposite direction. Gen Z is buying iPods to escape notifications. Heinz is turning ketchup into ice cream. LEGO bricks are becoming streetwear. IKEA is winning with a $4 charger that just makes sense.
Tech is getting smarter. Culture is getting weirder. And attention? Still the most valuable currency in the room.
Let’s dive in ↓
Have you had coffee yet? ☕️
Geoff
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🌤️ This week on WeRSM:
Snapchat Launches Creator Subscriptions in the U.S.
Meta Leaves the Metaverse Behind as Horizon Worlds Goes Mobile-First
X Goes All-In on Vertical Video With a New Immersive Player
Nvidia Could Launch Its First Laptops With Its Own Processors
Threads Now Lets You Share to Instagram Stories Without Leaving the App
Creative Campaigns we ❤️
Heinz Ketchup-Flavored Ice Cream is Made for Dipping Fries
This Indian Drink Just Dropped a Completely Absurd Campaign, and It’s Brilliant
Fun things to click on 👀
Nike x LEGO Team Up for a Brick-Inspired Streetwear Jacket
Gen Z Is Fueling an iPod Comeback
IKEA’s $4 Charger Is The Kind Of Product That Quietly Makes Sense
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