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The normalization of facial recognition technology and mass surveillance being used to target marginalized communities, whether in the hopes of "saving them" or not, is dangerous.
Nov 12

Sex Workers Are at the Forefront of the Fight Against Mass Surveillance and Big Tech

The normalization of facial recognition technology and mass surveillance being used to target marginalized communities, whether in the hopes of "saving them" or not, is dangerous.
By Erin Taylor
Jul 1

Here’s Why Taylor Swift Is Mad as Hell About Her Masters

The feud between Taylor Swift and manager Scooter Braun highlights some puzzling contradictions in the music industry.
By Helen Holmes
May 11

Inside the World of Sound Designers Who Create Tech’s Noisy Notifications

Notifications have come a long way since AOL’s notorious 'You’ve Got Mail.'
By Gabriela Barkho
Protesters objected to the MFA's "Kimono Wednesday" event, where the museum invited visitors to try on a replica kimono in front of Claude Monet's "La Japonaise." The museum had kimonos for people to try on and pose as Camille Monet did in the painting. (Photo John Blanding/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Feb 2

The Totalitarian Doctrine of ‘Social Justice Warriors’

By Cathy Young
(Image: Ask Cat)
Jan 27

Animated GIFs Will Cure What Ails You

By Brady Dale
Jan 22

This Viral Image Makes a Bold Statement in Defense of Selfie Culture

By Sage Lazzaro
Distressing topic; difficult 'dos. (Via Tumblr)
Jan 13

‘Making a Murderer’ Hairstyles Tumblr Is 100x More Entertaining Than Actual Show

By Drew Grant
Dec 16

‘Star Wars’ Premiere Fills Internet With Joy & Terror

By Nick Mangione
The 'Dilbert' men's rights Tumblr gives a new perspective on America's favorite working stiffs. (Photo: Facebook)
Dec 15

New Tumblr Combines ‘Dilbert’ With Scott Adams’ Men’s Rights Rhetoric

By John Bonazzo
(Photo: Twitter)
Dec 9

15 Memes Tumblr Obsessed Over in 2015

By Sage Lazzaro
Sen. Bernie Sanders. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Dec 8

Tumblr Has Become a Giant Bernie Sanders Campaign Rally

By Sage Lazzaro
Oct 20

New Star Wars Trailer Awakens the Full Force of the Internet

By Nick Mangione
Vespa 946 Emporio Armani, $10,999 (Photo: Courtesy Vespa).
Oct 20

Vespa Scoots in Style With a Little Help From Giorgio Armani

By Zachary Weiss
Oct 14

Excerpts From Maris Kreizman’s ‘Slaughterhouse 90210’

By Maris Kreizman
Hurricane Joaquin from International Space Station. (Photo: Scott Kelly via Twitter)
Oct 2

Hurricane Joaquin: The Internet Prepares for an Oncoming Storm

By Nick Mangione
Pope Francis with secret service. (Photo: Via Reddit)
Sep 25

Pope Brings Out the Best of NYC and the Internet

By Nick Mangione
(Photo: Twitter)
Aug 24

Photos of Worried Brokers Make a Comeback as Dow Falls

By John Bonazzo
(Photo: Twitter)
Jul 29

NY Mag Lost Over 500,000 Page Views on Cosby Cover Story During DDoS Attack

By Sage Lazzaro
BoingBoing rainbowed its logo and did a map of the US on a post showing LGBT marriage legalized everywhere. (Image: Screenshot)
Jun 26

These Major Websites Made Awesome Design Mods for Marriage Equality

By Brady Dale, Sage Lazzaro and John Bonazzo
Jun 14

A primer on the world of “Tumblr book fandom”

By Alexa Jaccarino
The Mother of Dragons, depicted by an unknown illuminator, about 1240 - 1250. (Photo: J. Paul Getty Museum)
May 8

The Getty Museum is Recapping ‘Game of Thrones’ Episodes With Medieval Art

By Alanna Martinez
Eraserhead meets Seinfeld. (Tumblr)
Jan 13

The Odd Brilliance of the Larry David Lynch Tumblr: What is ‘Lynchian,’ Anyway?

By Drew Grant
(Photo via Andrew Magill, with obvious alterations)
Sep 25

Ello Founder Says VC Funding Is No Big Secret: ‘That’s Silly’

By Jack Smith IV
Sep 25

Ello's Traffic Deluge Almost Caused a Total New User Freeze-Out, Crisis Averted

By Jack Smith IV
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