Why Amish Teens Love Facebook
For many Amish teens, Rumspringa means hard partying, dating, cars — and Facebook. So much for "What happens in Rumspringa stays in Rumspringa."
The Strange World Of High School Confession Pages
Anonymous Facebook confession pages can be both terrifying and touching. A glimpse at what it means to be young in 2013.
The Startup Bro's Guide To Human Interaction
Advice on encountering women, dude hugs, and the mystery of the handshake, from the internet's startup watering hole.
Computer Programmers Get Better With Age, Study Says
An inconvenient finding for a youth-obsessed industry.
Life Behind The Wheel In The New Rideshare Economy
In streets across the country, taxis, rideshare companies, and regulators are locked in a fight to the death. To sort out the confusion and controversy, I got behind the wheel.
Google Recognizes Palestine, Sort Of
The search engine has updated the Palestinian landing page to recognize it as a nation. But not on Google maps.
How Darwin-Inspired Emoticons Became Facebook "Stickers"
Matt Jones sketched emoticons based on Darwin's research. Now, you can message them on Facebook's app.
A Snapchat For Whistle-Blowers
Ephemeral messaging isn't just for sexting.
Anonymous' Anti-CISPA Campaign Falters
Websites, including Reddit, say the protest was premature.
Nine Absurd Louis C.K. Videos You've Never Seen
Before Louie, the comedian Louis C.K. made short Woody Allen-esqe films. Even in 16 mm black and white, he's still hilarious and amazing.
San Francisco Is Building A Social Network For Emergencies Only
Online relief efforts such as #BostonHelps are inspiring, but haphazard and confusing. How San Francisco is building a social network — for disasters.
Why Everyone's Afraid To Make Apps For Kids
New amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act have app developers scared.
Google Retail Stores Planned In Los Angeles And San Francisco
The stores will promote all of Google's flagship products — including Glass.
Pegman: Google's Weird Art Project Hidden In Plain Sight
That little orange icon that tells you where you are in Google Maps has taken on many forms: male, female, tofu, eyeball. A history of Pegman.
Facebook Is Charging $15 To Message Popular Users
Facebook has quietly raised the price for sending messages to people with lots of followers. Whether or not they're actual celebrities.
Zuckerberg Didn’t Like The “Like” Button At First, But Now He’s Banking On It
The "like" button is the glue that holds Facebook together. But do Facebook users still use it?
How Strangers Can End Up Reading Your Private Facebook Messages
Just how private are your messages on sites like Facebook and OkCupid?
Will The Twitter Tax Breaks Really Translate Into Jobs?
Tech companies promised to hire graduates of a new San Francisco job training program in exchange for tax breaks. The question is, how do you break into the same tech world that cast you out — or wouldn't normally welcome you in the first place.
When Crowdfunding Is A Matter Of Life And Death
With the health-care system in crisis, a growing number of people are turning to crowdfunding sites to pay their treatment bills.
How The Military Is Controlling Online Speech — By Embracing It
Soldiers are legally prohibited from speaking out against the military. But an official site encourages them to do just that.