Social Media

New York is the latest state to take on revenge porn

State lawmakers will pursue a bill more comprehensive than California’s.

On Oct 4, 2013 by Miles Klee

Too many unattractive people on OkCupid? Pay to get rid of them

The dating site’s premium features include the ability to screen by body type.

On Oct 2, 2013 by Miles Klee

Facebook may be bumming you out

Down in the dumps? You’re only making things worse.

On Oct 1, 2013 by Miles Klee

‘Tweet your butt’ and other helpful social media tips from kids

YouTube comedian Mark Malkoff asked a bunch of precious little kids about social media, and they had some hilarious tidbits to say.

On Sep 27, 2013 by Gaby Dunn

‘The Boy Kings’ author Kate Losse accuses Dave Eggers of plagiarizing her life

The tech industry’s gender problem flares up once again.

On Sep 19, 2013 by Miles Klee

‘Privacy concerns’ are driving people off of Facebook

Who is taking socializing off the network?

On Sep 17, 2013 by [email protected]

The disturbing trail of cyberbullying that drove a 12-year-old to suicide

More than a dozen young girls are being investigated for their role in a Rebecca Ann Sedwick’s death.

On Sep 13, 2013 by Miles Klee

Facebook film teaches you how to react to a public stabbing

Or: Why you should never interact with anyone on public transportation (unless they might die).

On Sep 12, 2013 by Miles Klee

Comedian gleefully retweets corporations’ tone-deaf 9/11 tributes

Appearing patriotic is harder than it looks.

On Sep 11, 2013 by Miles Klee

The absurd social media accounts of Syrian Electronic Army

The SEA can hack into pretty much any online account. So why is it so terrible at social media?

On Sep 9, 2013 by Kevin Collier

With all the virtual, is there any time left for reality?

Thanks to smartphones an our always-on culture, even when you’re somewhere by yourself, you’re still everywhere else with a crowd.

On Sep 6, 2013 by [email protected]

Soles for sale

NFL punter Chris Kluwe reveals what life is really like online for a professional athlete.

On Sep 6, 2013 by Chris Kluwe

Shibe meme jumps the corporate shark

Seamless has been reading your Tumblr, apparently.

On Sep 4, 2013 by Miles Klee

New Jersey makes it illegal for companies to demand employee social media info

Your mom, however, may continue to snoop freely.

On Sep 2, 2013 by Miles Klee

Jane Dates: Riding the good date mojo

After one successful date, don’t sit around waiting for date No. 2; test the waters and ride the wave.

On Sep 2, 2013 by [email protected]