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Watch on YouTube ↗ | July 19, 2026 at 13:16 | 6:40 | Bloomberg Markets

Summary

A light-hearted segment discussing quirky news stories from the week, including Hinge's new friend testimonials feature, a WhatsApp group trying to drink 1 million beers, South Korean 'dopamine sites' that simulate shopping without actual purchases, and a K-beauty skin treatment derived from donated human tissue.

Hinge introduces 'Friends Take' feature allowing daters to add testimonials from friends on their profiles.
A WhatsApp group unites strangers aiming to collectively log one million beers by 2034.
South Korean developers create dopamine websites that let users fill shopping carts without ever receiving items, mimicking the thrill of shopping.
Seoul beauty clinics offer a skin booster treatment made from donated human tissue, injected to reduce fine lines and tighten pores.