Blog #19: 3 UNIQUE Pop Culture Websites

 1. ChatGPT: This website is made to let people chat with an AI robot. It can answer most of the questions that people ask. Also, a lot of students use this website to get some help with their homework. 

    Link: https://chat.openai.com/auth/login


2. Temu: An online marketplace founded in July 2022. This shopping website is based on a Chinese shopping app, PinDuoDuo. It became popular because the things sold on this website were cheap. 


3. Apple Music: It is an online music service by Apple. Users can play songs on demand on their devices according to their choice. People can also use this app to listen to the radio. 

    Link: https://music.apple.com/us/browse














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