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.
The top 5 song remakes by Scott Bradlee
There’s far more in Scott Bradlee’s Motown repertoire than Nickelback.
On Jun 26, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Kickstopper: A Motown tribute to Nickelback
Behind one band’s quest to merge the best of Hitsville, U.S.A. with the worst of Alberta, Canada.
YouTube Guide: How to start a cult in four steps
Learn the basics of LARPing, starting a cult, and making a mini crossbow.
On Jun 25, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Dutch man turns to Facebook to return lost camera
A photo from the camera has been shared by thousands of people, but the owner hasn’t yet come forward.
YouTube shuts down New York City subway voyeur’s channel
“John Zippy,” who posted dozens of covert videos of girls on the subway, admits his hobby is “sorta creepy.”
YouTube Guide: Answering life’s big questions
Learn how make guy friends, what causes a hangover, and how to pronounce “Uranus.”
On Jun 22, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Kickstopper: “Lunar Aid 1985,” a $21 million space folk album recorded on the moon
Talk about interstellar overdrive, this comedy duo seeks $21 million to record an album that’s out of this world.
YouTube Guide: Odes to the Internet
Hannah Hart, b3ta founder Rob Manuel, and Keith Apicary pay tribute to the World Wide Web.
On Jun 21, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
The Oatmeal taps the Electronic Frontier Foundation for lawsuit
“First, this case is absurd,” EFF Intellectual Property Director Corynne McSherry told the Daily Dot. “Second, this is the kind of case that EFF exists to defend.”
Japan’s new penalties could severely limit YouTube viewership
A revision to the country’s Copyright Law introduces major fines and possible jailtime for illegally downloading copyrighted material, and YouTube videos could be caught in the crossfire.
YouTube Guide: Remixing “Pulp Fiction” and “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter”
Where the Hell is Matt? We found him. Plus, new videos from Pogo, Epic Meal Time, and Freddie Wong.
On Jun 20, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
YouTube Guide: Two rants and a “Thoughtful Guy Rap”
Watch teen sensation Keenan Cahill sing for the first time on camera and other highlights from world of YouTube.
On Jun 19, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
The ideal wine pairing for Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme
The Internet’s own wine expert, Gary “@garyvee” Vaynerchuk, finally settled the question in a YouTube video.
YouTube flags filmmaker over the sound of wind
BFM Digital, a music publishing company, falsely claimed that an indie film used one of its samples, highlighting the pitfalls of YouTube’s Content ID system.
Introducing YouTube Guide
The Daily Dot’s curated list of must-see videos, from Hilah Cooking’s “Chick-Fil-Gay Sandwich” to “Life Size LEGO iJustine!”
On Jun 18, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
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