Jennifer Abel
Jennifer Abel was an early contributor to the Daily Dot’s web culture coverage. Her work has appeared in Mashable, Salon, Playboy, the Guardian, and elsewhere.
The future of the Internet may be sponge nets
Forget about the Web. The future of the Internet may be all about sponges–or at least sponge nets.
On Feb 1, 2012 by Jennifer Abel
Xeni Jardin updates her struggle with breast cancer: “Herb seems the least worrisome”
The BoingBoing coeditor continues to offer personal live updates of her treatment, most recently with her perscription for medical marijuana.
“Star Wars Uncut” is a YouTube hit years in the making
With 1.7 million views and counting, the fan-filmed remake is taking off.
On Jan 27, 2012 by Jennifer Abel
The FBI plans to scour the Internet for incriminating comments
If you think you’re simply talking to your friends online, you’re wrong.
On Jan 26, 2012 by Jennifer Abel
Glenn Beck posts an Anonymous-style video
Conservative pundit Glenn Beck puts out a video in the Anonymous style. People are watching but it’s not really clear if they’re listening.
On Jan 25, 2012 by Jennifer Abel
Middle East hacker wars
The war of the hacks between Israel and Saudi Arabia show how dangerous individuals can be—even without government help
On Jan 19, 2012 by Jennifer Abel
Jeff Bethke hates religion—but loves Jesus
Jeff Bethke creates another hit on YouTube with his unique rhyming style, discussing religion.
On Jan 12, 2012 by Jennifer Abel
Ouch—it hurts to be a heroine
Fantasy novelist Jim Hines proves that some positions women are put in really are compromising.
Santorum virgins get a shock
People Googling the GOP candidate’s name after his Iowa showing are in for a surprise familiar to Web junkies.
On Jan 5, 2012 by Jennifer Abel
Sneak a “peak”—and watch out
If you think you can get away with sneaking a “peak” at something on Twitter, then you haven’t encountered the persnickety Twitter grammarian Stealth Mountain.
Lenddo asks Twitter, Facebook if you deserve a loan
Your credit score may soon depend on your online connections. Quick, unfriend the poor!
On Dec 23, 2011 by Jennifer Abel
Will the Iowa caucus be hacked?
Hackers are either messing with the Iowa caucus—or not. Either way, people are talking.
On Dec 20, 2011 by Jennifer Abel
TSA foes find friends and community
People who think that the Transportation Security Administration’s searches are too invasive find each other online.
On Dec 16, 2011 by Jennifer Abel
What would Miss Manners say about @mrskutcher?
When Demi Moore directly addressed her Twitter handle, her fans and followers responded in kind.
On Dec 15, 2011 by Jennifer Abel
Facebook saves the holidays! Cleveland fundraiser back on Target
A teacher’s post on Facebook about a fundraiser gone awry resulted in good news for kids in need.
On Dec 14, 2011 by Jennifer Abel
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