Chase Hoffberger
Chase Hoffberger reported on YouTube, web culture, and crime for the Daily Dot until 2013, when he joined the Austin Chronicle. Until late 2018, he served as that paper’s news editor and reported on criminal justice and politics.
Police use YouTube to track down shrubbery thieves
Two thieves who stole several shrubs from an Atlanta-area orthodontist’s office were apprehended thanks to a YouTube video, and admitted to being “high on meth” during the crime.
On Jul 6, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
YouTube Guide: Minute Physics explains the Higgs Boson
Plus: Jenna Marbles’ best dance moves, American strudel from Hannah Hart, and another YouTube rap from DeStorm.
On Jul 5, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
13 of the most American GIFs you will see today
Animated GIFs: They’re the fireworks of the Internet.
On Jul 4, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
YouTube Guide: “The Ultimate Fireworks Fail Compilation”
For every grand finale, there’s an even grander fail.
Charles Carreon drops lawsuit against The Oatmeal
After 23 days, attorney Charles Carreon has dropped his lawsuit against popular webcomic creator Matthew Inman, leaving Inman free to distribute over $200,000 to charity.
Kickstopper: An “inspirational” papier-mâché statue of Tom Hanks
It’s for the kids, the three men behind Oakland arts collective Wonderment Consortium claim.
On Jul 3, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Survey: Facebook photo sabotage is a common occurrence
Women in a UK survey admit to committing “photo sabotage” by posting unflattering photos of friends on social networking sites.
YouTube MP3 mounts comeback after being shut down by Google
The YouTube-video-to-MP3 conversion tool went offline last week under threat from Google, but its founder is fighting back with a petition and a legal challenge.
YouTube makeup star Lauren Luke posts PSA against domestic abuse
Popular YouTuber Lauren Luke—aka Panacea81— takes a break from her regular makeup tutorials to encourage victims of domestic violence to speak out.
“YouTube Complaints!” Stars speak out in parody video
Could you imagine if there was actually a person who had to deal with every YouTube complaint? Jenna Marbles and the Gregory Brothers can.
On Jul 2, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Kaleb Nation—a man among fangirls
The 23-year-old YouTube star unlocks the secret to his success. Hint: It involves Twilight, One Direction, and Justin Bieber.
On Jun 28, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
YouTube Guide: The brief return of Antoine Dodson
Hide ya kids: PBS takes a close look at mash-ups while Beauty and the Beast gets remixed by Todrick Hall.
On Jun 27, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Apple fan compiles ultimate Steve Jobs video archive
Steve Jobs Archive is a fan-created YouTube companion to Walter Isaacson’s biography of the Apple founder.
YouTube Guide: Calling in the “Facebook Police”
Andrew McMurry introduces the Facebook police, a new unit of justice that’s determined to bring an end to all that mindless posting and prodding.
On Jun 26, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Ze Frank walks a mile in backer’s shoes
A tongue-in-cheek backing option on Ze Frank’s Kickstarter turned out to be anything but.
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