What happens when you let the Internet name your daughter
The world welcomes the kid who could have been “Megatron.”
On Apr 21, 2014 by Miles Klee
Crowdsourced ‘Robocop’ remake features toddlers, exploding penises
This project differs from fan remakes like the famous Indiana Jones adaptation in that it’s not actually aiming for true accuracy.
On Feb 13, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
The inspiring redemption of ‘the Wendy’s guy’
Junior spent 14 years serving the students at the University of Texas at Austin. Now they’re returning the favor.
On Feb 10, 2014 by Austin Powell
Lay’s is looking for a new flavor, and the Internet has some amazing ideas
Our mouths deserve all this and more.
On Jan 31, 2014 by Miles Klee
Study shows Kickstarter games aren’t getting finished
The crowdfunding platform was supposed to help us get more Indie titles… but this research says we’re actually just getting empty promises.
On Jan 27, 2014 by Tim Sampson
Crowdsourcing is the future of adoption
As adoption agency costs skyrocket, couples are heading to the Internet and avoiding them entirely.
On Jan 7, 2014 by Aaron Sankin
California lawmaker asks constituents to write America’s first wiki-bill
Voters can edit this California bill in real time, and Mike Gatto plans to introduce it.
On Dec 31, 2013 by Aaron Sankin
Can OpenGov’s Madison platform change the surveillance state?
To create greater transparency, a major NSA reform bill is being crafted using the Madison lawmaking software. But will it be enough?
On Dec 2, 2013 by [email protected]
Women of Reddit have some excellent advice for guys
How can men approach women without being a creep? Reddit managed to crowdsource some surprisingly useful advice.
On Nov 4, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
The Movie Trigger database is the only ratings system you’ll ever need
The MPAA is so passé.
On Oct 22, 2013 by Aja Romano
Chinese town wants Internet’s help fixing ‘Chinglish’ signs
Is crowdsourcing the solution to embarrassing translations?
On Oct 1, 2013 by Gaby Dunn
Can you catch all 46 classic rap references in this news segment?
That “Humpty Dance” reference? That Skee-Lo refrain? You might need to listen twice to get them all.
On Sep 17, 2013 by Audra Schroeder
Airbnb wants your help making a Vine movie
They’re using the app to create a film for a new campaign called “Hollywood and Vines.”
On Aug 23, 2013 by Audra Schroeder
Twitter knows which restaurants are getting people sick
The nEmisis system geolocates tweets and analyzes them to track food poisoning.
On Aug 10, 2013 by [email protected]
MIT’s “Hot or Not” site could help shape the future city
With Place Pulse, researchers at MIT Media Lab want to measure the “aesthetic capitol” of cities.
On Jul 29, 2013 by [email protected]
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