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.
Why Kickstarter is ripe for scams
All it takes is a decent idea, a convincing sales pitch, and a reward system that looks like it’s been arranged in earnest.
On Jun 11, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Reports of a nuclear catastrophe have been greatly exaggerated
Is the EPA invovled in a nuclear cover up? Hardly.
On Jun 8, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
How Reddit’s frequent flier travels the world, inspiring acts of kindness
ReVenture: Behind one man’s quest to travel the world relying Reddit, an airline discount, and the generosity of strangers.
Symphony of Science remixes Mister Rogers for inspirational mash-up video
Taking the PBS icon’s lessons to heart, John Boswell created “Mister Rogers Remixed | Garden of Your Mind.”
On Jun 7, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Erykah Badu blows up at Wayne Coyne on Twitter
Finally, a hip-hop artist makes proper use of TwitLonger.
On Jun 6, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Kickstarter cancels campaign for YouGen.tv glasses that record video
Some backers theorize that the Kickstarter saw striking similarities in the project to ZionEyez’s recent $344,000 scam.
YouTube partners with 9 music publishing houses
Here’s why Adele is set to earn another significant paycheck from YouTube.
How YouTube can create social change
YouTube’s Hunter Walk breaks down how the site can be used to benefit activists, nonprofit organizations, and educational outlets.
On Jun 5, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Crowdfunding the undead: 5 Kickstarter campaigns for zombies
The real zombie apocalypse is taking place on Kickstarter, where users are trying to fund bizarre movies, video games, and fashion accessories for the undead.
Anonymous launches sting on alleged Twitter pedophiles
The hacktivist collective posted exposed more than 100 alleged pedophiles on Twitter and garnered political support for the move.
On Jun 4, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Kickstarter explains why it hides failures
Kickstarter claims the company received requests from former project creators who unsuccessful projects were ranking embarressingly high in search results.
On May 31, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Leisure Suit Larry creators to sue Kickstarter campaign for copyright infringement
The creators of the popular ’90s adventure game series say the offending Kickstarter project demonstrates a “clear disregard for copyright law.”
On May 30, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Pre-screening videos would cost YouTube $37 billion a year
That’s about as much money as Google, YouTube’s parent company, makes every year.
Kickstopper: In search of bigfoot
Sharon Lee Lomurno is on a mission to track down a sasquatch. Here’s how you can help.
Can monkeys make electronic music?
It’s been said that monkeys with keyboards could randomly produce the works of Shakespeare. But could they create rave music?
On May 29, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
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