Fernando Alfonso III
Fernando Alfonso III served as an early Reddit and 4chan reporter and the Daily Dot’s first art director until 2016. He’s gone on to report at Lexington’s Herald-Leader and at the Houston Chronicle.
Internet vigilantes target some terrible 10-year-old kids
A video of kids making a bus monitor cry inspires Internet justice.
On Jun 20, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Kremlin readies its own social network
In an effort to control the Russian Internet, the Kremlin is launching its own network for government complaints.
On Jun 19, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
YouTube attempts to shutter MP3 download site
The video-sharing site is suing YouTube MP3, claiming any tool that allows users to download YouTube content is a breach of its terms of service.
Canvas’ 404 page gets a makeover
Canvas users make most of the imageboard’s recent service issues by creating their own takes on the Canvas 404 page.
On Jun 18, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Facebook settles Sponsored Stories lawsuit for $10 million
The money, which will be paid to charity, is apparently not enough to change Facebook’s mind when it comes to using users’ names and photos to endorse companies.
The best refrigerator art from Canvas
For the second time this week, a Canvas user has asked the community for suggestions for refrigerator art. But this time, things got weird.
On Jun 15, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Acclaimed artists commemorate the 25-year anniversary of the GIF
From Olia Lialina and Lacy Micallef to Chris Torres and Alan Butler, the Web’s finest artists pay tribute to the GIF with style and grace.
Limbo character gets a helping hand from Canvas
In Limbo, you play as a nameless boy trapped in a monochromatic world full of pitfalls, giant spiders, and sharp objects. On Canvas, the tables get turned.
On Jun 14, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Another alleged LulzSec hacker charged in U.S.
Ryan Cleary was indicted on one count of conspiracy and two counts of unauthorized impairment of a protected computer.
George Takei blasts Facebook’s newest feature
The Star Trek star says the feature hurts his fans and readers.
Canvas fills up new refrigerator whiteboard with art
A Canvas user lets the community decide what goes on her new “Spongebob Squarepants” noteboard, and draws their requests.
On Jun 13, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Tumblr security hole has researchers concerned
A cross-site scripting vulnerability means hackers could access users’ accounts or launch a worm.
Redditor plays Civilization II for 10 years, reveals humanity’s bleak future
What will the world be like in 3991 A.D.? One Reddit user has seen it, and it’s not pretty.
On Jun 12, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Canvas takes on first grade problems
If you thought your #firstworldproblems were bad, take a look at one poor kid’s first grade problems in a new meme spreading on Canvas.
Siblings turn adorable kitten into movie star
Two Lebanese siblings spent last weekend maneuvering their cat into iconic scenes from Titanic and Psycho.
On Jun 11, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
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