Google is so famous for killing products that there’s a whole virtual graveyard you can explore. Google’s latest shutdown now has a headstone of its own. Effective today, Google has discontinued the ...

The API for the GIF search service ' Tenor ' was discontinued on June 30, 2026. According to Google, which owns Tenor, this is 'part of an ongoing effort to focus resources on strengthening our core ...

Klipy is a startup helping apps like BeReal and Canva integrate memes, such as GIFs and stickers, into their products.

GIFs are a huge part of the modern web, with Tenor being one of the libraries that powers a variety of apps including Twitter/X. Google acquired Tenor in 2018 and, while the library itself remains ...

I'm told that the youths of today find using animated gif reactions 'cringe'. As a millennial who misspent her youth on Tumblr, reacting to good game news with a gif of The Arm from Twin Peaks rubbing ...

The shutdown is forcing online platforms to migrate to alternative GIF pickers. The shutdown is forcing online platforms to migrate to alternative GIF pickers. is a news writer focused on creative ...

I've said it many times here: I'm old. Recently, my little cousin mocked me for using a reaction GIF because "those are for old people." While he may not care for the animated images, if you've been ...

Google shut down the Tenor API in 2026, forcing Discord, X, and WhatsApp to rebuild their GIF search from scratch. Here's what changes for meme culture.