$TWTR #LOL: Crisis As Twitter Stock Nosedives Again Today, Down Nearly 5%
Twitter’s stock is crashing, down nearly 5 per cent in the week it went to war with conservative media by unverifying Breitbart technology editor Milo Yiannopoulos.
Salon: Breitbart’s Milo Yiannopoulos Is An ‘Internet Supervillain’
Milo on CBS: ‘I Was Un-Verified For Being A Conservative’
‘Fat Studies’: The Latest Grievance Course for Campus Crazies
‘SMITE’ World Championship 2016 Grand Final: Top of the Mountain
Media Laps Up Another Panic-Fueled Survey on Sexism in Tech
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Marco Rubio on Net Neutrality: ‘This Is a Solution in Search of a Problem’
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Social Media Growth in Middle East Fuel Democracy–and Terror
Social media technology helped spread the Arab Spring rebellion across the Middle East. Now President Barack Obama wants tech to “make it harder for terrorists to escape from justice.”
Shaun King Just Sent Me The Greatest Email Any Journalist Has Ever Received
Here is a set of responses Shaun King just sent me after I asked why, following our report today, he was deleting thousands of tweets from his social media profile. Shaun King, readers will recall, is a salaried employee of
Carly Fiorina: United States ‘Woefully Unprepared for Cyberterrorism’
GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina stressed the need for the United States to take cybersecurity seriously because of the threat the Islamic State (ISIS) poses on national security.
Major Security Flaws Found In New Wi-Fi Enabled Barbie Doll
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered and revealed a variety of major security flaws in the new Wi-Fi enabled Hello Barbie, according to a security report. The technologically advanced doll allows children to speak to the toy, sending their recorded speech over
French Law Enforcement Calls for Internet Restrictions Following Paris Attacks
Police officers in France have called for a variety of authoritarian powers regarding digital restriction to be added to a new proposed law after the Paris terrorist attacks last month.
Hillary Clinton Wants Silicon Valley to Troll Islamic State
Hillary Clinton is calling for Silicon Valley to help to thwart “the most effective recruiter in the world,” but no, she’s not talking about Donald Trump.
Shaun King Fires Blanks on Gun Control
Shaun King tweeted on Friday about guns with his trademark sophistication and accuracy. Alas, King couldn’t hit a target on Twitter if he was using a shotgun, let alone the handguns that were the topic of his asinine tweets.
Feminist Frequency’s New Logo Is a Sexist Abomination
Notorious feminist crybully Anita Sarkeesian has spent God-only-knows-how-much on a new logo, and I’m sorry to say it is a misogynistic car-crash.
Why Putin, Mugabe and Kim Jong-Un Should Be Invited to Speak on Campuses
Universities, places of free thought and intellectual development, are under attack by campus crazies who want to stop people talking if they do not comply with today’s most fashionable extreme ideologies, such as radical feminism or Islamism.
Developer: Stand ‘110%’ by Decision to Cast White Voice Actor for Black Character in ‘Uncharted 4’
Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann is getting ahead of any potential controversy regarding the decision to have a white voice actor for a black character debuting in Uncharted 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T07IwsAuiDY Druckmann was providing background information on the newly revealed South African
Drone Stops Police Chopper in Hot Pursuit
A California Highway Patrol (CHP) helicopter was forced to abandon its pursuit of a stolen vehicle after the pilot made an emergency maneuver to avoid a collision with a nearby drone.
‘Final Fantasy VII’ Remake – PSX 2015 Trailer
Watch the latest trailer for the Final Fantasy VII remake.
‘Killing Floor 2’ Coming to Playstation 4
This developer diary for co-operative survival shooter Killing Floor 2 discusses the design choices moving from the original game to the sequel and bringing it to the Playstation 4.
Rachel Dolezal Is Sad Because Liberals Don’t Applaud Her Like Caitlyn Jenner
The most unsympathetic woman in America, perma-tanned transracial icon Rachel Dolezal, has given an interview to Vice’s women’s channel Broadly in which she is described complaining that she doesn’t get the same adulation from the liberal press that transsexual Caitlyn Jenner does.
Volkswagen’s Troubles Continue Following Partial Unionization of Tennessee Plant
Skilled tradesmen, including electricians and repair workers at Volkswagen’s only United States manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have voted to unionize with the United Auto Workers. The group of about 160 workers authorizing collective bargaining represents the first time that
Anonymous Declares 11 December ‘ISIS Trolling Day’
Anonymous has declared December 11th “ISIS Trolling Day.” The hackers call on web users to spend the day antagonizing, mocking, and disrupting the online propaganda of the Islamic State. In a widely-shared document, Anonymous instructs supporters to post mocking photos,
Report: Half of Japan’s Workforce to Be Replace by Automation by 2035
Experts in both Japan and the U.S. anticipate half of Japan’s workforce to be replaced by artificial intelligence by 2035.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Philanthropy Doesn’t Seem Particularly Charitable
Mark Zuckerberg kicked off December with a promise to donate 99% of his Facebook shares to charity… sort of. The reality of this gesture may be starting to catch up with the social media mogul.
Former Fnatic Duo Reportedly to Join Immortals ‘League of Legends’ Team
Two of the players instrumental in the success of the Fnatic League of Legends team will be joining a new North American franchise in the upcoming season.
Watch: Amazing View of Pluto from New Horizons
This close up image from the New Horizons probe shows a detailed look at Pluto’s craters, mountains, and icy landscape.
‘Batman – A Telltale Games Series’ Announcement Trailer
Get a sneak peak at the next adventure coming from Telltale Games, focusing on Gotham’s Dark Knight, Batman.
‘Far Cry Primal’ Trailer – Beast Master
This trailer for Far Cry Primal shows off the many beasts you can tame and use to wreak havoc on your foes.
‘Dark Souls III’ Trailer — Embrace the Darkness
The latest trailer for Dark Souls III showcases the twisted foes you will face.
Mind Games: My Deep-Seated Fears for ‘Psychonauts 2’
Last night’s Game Awards were… let’s say “unique.” But somewhere in the midst of all the trailers and celebrity cameos was the announcement of a game I’ve been dreaming about for almost a decade. I’m just not sure Psychonauts 2 is the adventure I’ve been waiting for.
Associated Press Retracts Interview with San Bernardino Troll Following Breitbart Report
The Associated Press (AP) have retracted an interview with an online hoaxster who claimed to be a survivor of the San Bernardino mass shooting, after Breitbart Tech obtained an exclusive interview in which she admitted that her story was a fabrication intended to fool the mainstream media.
