Zaching is like Tebowing for a cause

How an 18-year-old brain-cancer patient inspired the latest pose meme with a simple gesture of strength and perseverance. 

On Feb 9, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Buzz Bissinger wants to verbally assault your LinkedIn profile

To help promote his upcoming book, Father’s Day, the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer just signed up for LinkedIn.

On Feb 8, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Jeremy Lin is driving New York City #linsane

The late-game heroics of New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin has turned the Harvard graduate and former D-league journeyman into a trending topic in the Big Apple. 

On Feb 7, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Spirited or selfish? M.I.A. flips the bird at the Super Bowl

The controversial rapper found a way to kick the hive during her halftime performance with Madonna. 

On Feb 6, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Can two Virginia Tech students help change the face of email?

Josh Milas and Alex Obenauer have started a Kickstarter campaign for Mail Pilot, an email client that aims to give your inbox a face-lift. 

On Feb 3, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Twitter lashes out against Komen foundation’s controversial split

Everyone is talking about Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s controversial decision to end funding for Planned Parenthood—except the Komen foundation.

On Feb 1, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Dick Costolo declares 2012 presidential race the “Twitter election”

At the D: Dive Into Media conference, Costolo stressed the importance of thinking about Twitter as an amplifier, not a media company.  

On Jan 31, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Why Google’s trying to guess your age now

The search engine may invade your privacy, but it’s so flattering!

On Jan 27, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Lucky Ant aims to help small businesses

Lucky Ant, an alternative to Kickstarter, helps small businesses raise money they need to stay competitive.

On Jan 27, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Here’s how you can be Janet Liang’s perfect match

There are ways to help save Janet Liang, who is seeking a bone marrow donor to help treat leukemia.

On Jan 26, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Reddit, Tumblr help an independent rap group beat a major label

Supporters come to the aid of an independent rap duo that almost had its own music banned on YouTube over a copyright fight.

On Jan 25, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Can YouTube help save Janet Liang’s life?

With potentially less than three months to live, Janet Liang made an emotional plea on YouTube about the bone marrow transplant she direly needs. 

On Jan 23, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Now I’m worried my grandmother will think Twitter’s a good idea

This geriatric comedian has 99 problems but Twitter ain’t one. 

On Jan 20, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

“Leaked” video spoofs Skrillex’s creative process

Eduardo Nigaglioni’s 20-second animation perfectly encapsulates the phenomenon of dubstep. 

On Jan 19, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Phone stacking: a game you play with (actual) friends

Can’t put down your smartphone? Next time you go out for a meal with friends, it’ll cost you.

On Jan 18, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger