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Anonymous messaging app NGL is acquired by the EarnPhone maker Mode Mobile
AppWizard
December 23, 2025

Anonymous messaging app NGL is acquired by the EarnPhone maker Mode Mobile

NGL has partnered with Mode Mobile, known for its “EarnPhone,” which allows users to earn money through everyday tasks while viewing advertisements. NGL gained popularity in late 2021, becoming a notable anonymous messaging app alongside others like LMK and YOLO, but faced controversies related to bullying and harassment. In 2022, Snapchat banned third-party apps like NGL after a lawsuit related to a suicide. NGL also reportedly sent fake messages to users, leading to a fine from the FTC and a prohibition on offering services to minors. Following the acquisition, NGL's founders will step back, and the remaining employees will integrate into Mode Mobile, which monetizes user attention through rewards for engagement in activities like listening to music or browsing the internet.
Anonymous messaging app NGL was acquired by 'earnphone' startup Mode Mobile
AppWizard
December 20, 2025

Anonymous messaging app NGL was acquired by ‘earnphone’ startup Mode Mobile

NGL was acquired by Mode Mobile, a company that monetizes user engagement through advertisements. NGL gained popularity in late 2021 but faced controversy for fostering bullying and employing questionable growth hacking strategies, including sending automated misleading messages. The FTC banned NGL's availability to minors after a two-year investigation and fined the app million for deceptive practices. Following the acquisition, the remaining three employees of NGL will join Mode Mobile. Mode Mobile has developed the “EarnPhone,” which allows users to earn money through everyday activities but relies heavily on advertising revenue. The specific terms of the acquisition are undisclosed.
Anonymous messaging app NGL has been acquired by Mode Mobile
AppWizard
December 18, 2025

Anonymous messaging app NGL has been acquired by Mode Mobile

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The Silksong subreddit is conducting elaborate ritual ban sacrifices in an attempt to cure 'silksanity' and secure the game's release
AppWizard
July 5, 2025

The Silksong subreddit is conducting elaborate ritual ban sacrifices in an attempt to cure ‘silksanity’ and secure the game’s release

The r/Silksong subreddit hosted a community event called the DREAMERS CONTEST, where four members, referred to as "skongers," were symbolically sacrificed in a show of devotion to the game Silksong. The participants were TomNook5085, who received 153 votes, FoxyCantPost with 53 votes, Present-Drink-9301 with 42 votes, and HopOffRedditRn, who suggested the contest. Each participant wrote farewell messages, with HopOffRedditRn emphasizing the importance of hope despite the long wait for the game's release. TomNook5085 expressed optimism about the game's imminent release, while Present-Drink-9301 humorously suggested it would be released the next day. FoxyCantPost shared an image of a water cooler and reflected on the community's spirit. A memorial featuring artwork by user patotatoman27 was created to honor the four participants, symbolizing the community's resilience and hope for the game's future.
Minecraft movie spawns ‘annoying’ cinema trend that viewers claim ‘ruins’ the film
AppWizard
April 6, 2025

Minecraft movie spawns ‘annoying’ cinema trend that viewers claim ‘ruins’ the film

The film A Minecraft Movie, featuring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, is projected to earn around million domestically and million internationally during its opening weekend. It has sparked enthusiastic audience reactions, particularly during a scene involving a "chicken jockey," leading to collective chanting and applause in theaters. Some viewers have shared positive experiences on social media, while others criticize the disruptive nature of audience participation, expressing a desire for a return to traditional movie etiquette.
Red Dead Redemption PC release date confirmed for October 2024
AppWizard
October 8, 2024

Red Dead Redemption PC release date confirmed for October 2024

Marco Wutz is a writer from Parkstetten, Germany, specializing in strategy games, with a degree in Ancient History. He began his gaming career in 2011 by covering StarCraft 2 and hosted a live tournament at gamescom 2014. He joined Bonjwa, a prominent Twitch channel, and later contributed to tl.net, which was nominated for the Best Coverage Website of the Year at the Esports Industry Awards in 2017. Wutz provided live coverage for various StarCraft 2 events and transitioned into broader gaming writing after completing his studies. In 2021, he joined GLHF, a content agency for video game coverage. His work has appeared in publications like NGL.ONE, kicker, ComputerBild, USA Today’s ForTheWin, The Sun, Men's Journal, and Parade.
Anonymous messaging apps can harm children. Here's how feds and LA prosecutors stopped NGL
AppWizard
August 28, 2024

Anonymous messaging apps can harm children. Here’s how feds and LA prosecutors stopped NGL

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prohibited the anonymous messaging app NGL from hosting users under 18 due to serious allegations regarding its marketing practices and safety measures for minors. NGL, launched in 2021, was marketed as a “safe space for teens” but reportedly targeted minors, failed to protect them from cyberbullying, and made false claims about its AI content moderation. The app generated fake messages for publicity, misled users into subscribing to NGL Pro, and did not obtain verifiable parental consent for data collection from users under 13, violating COPPA. As a result, NGL has been ordered to pay a million-dollar settlement and must reform its practices, including eliminating misleading representations, ensuring informed consent for subscription charges, and implementing age verification measures.
FTC Cracks Down On NGL Messaging App Over Alleged Stealth Marketing, AI Falsehoods
AppWizard
July 15, 2024

FTC Cracks Down On NGL Messaging App Over Alleged Stealth Marketing, AI Falsehoods

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against NGL Labs, a California-based company, for unfairly marketing to minors, overstating its efforts to protect users from cyberbullying, sending fake messages to trick users into signing up for paid subscriptions, violating laws around collecting personal data of children under 13, and failing to comply with COPPA privacy protections.
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