Merge 104.8 | 14 October 2026
Michael Jackson’s Super Bowl halftime show from 1993 is getting its own documentary. The film will feature never-before-seen footage of the King of Pop and his team, exploring how the performance transformed the halftime show into a major pop culture event. It’s set to premiere on streaming platforms in February 2027.
WhatsApp is preparing to introduce a message scheduling feature on Android, allowing users to set messages to be sent automatically at a later time. The feature is expected to roll out initially to users enrolled in the app’s beta testing programme, before potentially becoming available to a wider audience.
Gen Z is calling out Millennials for ending messages with “lol”, saying it can sound awkward or passive-aggressive rather than funny. Millennials argue the abbreviation helps soften messages and avoid sounding too serious. But younger users aren’t convinced, sparking debate over whether “lol” is still harmless internet slang or an uncomfortable way to end a conversation.