PHHHOTO and Exploring New Social Media Networks
Before social media went mainstream, communities interacted through forums centered around specific interests, comments on sites like ebaumsworld, and internet chatrooms. Following this sort of internet stone age, digital networks built around the people we see in our daily lives became popular at scale. First MySpace allowed us to share pictures… [Read More]
The 5 Worst Kinds of Snapchats
Snapchat is great. It makes us feel like our friends care about us so much they want to share bits of their life with us. In reality most people are really only paying attention to one Snapchat story: their own. This doesn’t mean all snapchats are bad. A nice video… [Read More]
USMNT Ranked by Coolness
Alas, dear reader, we are here talking about the World Cup. The US team, to be specific. Part of what makes USMNT Soccer so fun is the fact that we are underdogs. Being an underdog is so fun. It’s great not being the asshole expecting to win. America doesn’t get… [Read More]
Selling My Digital Soul
It’s very important to me personally that everyone know: the Schick Hydro 5 Sensitive is a revolution in shaving technology. The five “ultra guide blades” ensure a close shave while the “aloe skin guards” and “hydrating gel reservoir” leave skin smooth and irritation free. Truly, the modern razor has reached… [Read More]
A Chat with DiscoLyft, Ridesharing’s Most Popular Driver
Matt Earnest was working as a festival production manager before he signed up to drive for a new on-demand ride service called Lyft. After three weeks he gave notice at his day job. After three months, the number of drivers in the community had tripled. Today, another two years later,… [Read More]
#Best #Day #Ever
A few days ago I experienced what I’m sure will forever be one of the most important and exciting moments of my life. Something I’ll tell my grandchildren about when they sit on the floor in a circle around my armchair to patiently listen to the wisdom I have to… [Read More]
Harry Potter Spinoffs You Actually Want to See
Over a year ago Warner Brothers announced that J.K. Rowling was writing a screenplay for a new film set in the Harry Potter Universe. More recently it was announced that Rowling’s film will be the first in a trilogy of Harry Potter “Megamovies.” Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them… [Read More]
Somehow, the Man Vs. Robot Ping Pong Video Totally Sucks
Just over a month ago, KUKA Robotics released a cinematic trailer for an upcoming video project. The teaser for The Duel featured world-class Ping Ponger Timo Boll preparing for a match against a giant orange robotic arm capable of handling a paddle and ball with the same grace as the… [Read More]
Spritz Will Change the World Forever
Spritz is a new technology that allows you to read faster. Up to four times as fast as you used to be able to. According to this Yahoo answer, the average human reads at about 250 WPM (words per minute). Spritz says most people read at 220 and that through… [Read More]
No Data, No Problem
“I’m not trying to start shit,” a fellow party guest says to me after I reveal that I’ve turned off my cellular data for the last 16 days, “but I have an unlimited data plan and I love it.” On February 7th 2014 I went into my iPhone settings and… [Read More]
