David Karp Tweeted About Being Acquired By Yahoo In 2009
It happened today — and Yahoo paid a whole lot more than was rumored then. The magic of Twitter.
It happened today — and Yahoo paid a whole lot more than was rumored then. The magic of Twitter.
Rachel Maddow squared off with “totally straight dude” Richard Cohen, whose work has helped fuel the likely passing of a bill in Uganda that would result in the death of gay people. Cohen’s a total p*ssyhound now, so hopefully gay Ugandans will be able to shell out the dough for his merchandise to get on the same page before they’re, y’know, slaughtered. 2009, you guys. View Media ›
New Trailer for Lucas Arts upcoming MMPORG based in the Star Wars Universe Warning: viewing may cause your lightsabre to engage with out warning. Watch Video ›
Singularity Hub runs down the best robots of 2008, which is funny because while I was watching Wall-e with tears in my eyes, people were making ACTUAL FUNCTIONING ROBOTS.
At noon today, The White House’s official web site entered the age of Obama. Remember George W. Bush? Us either.
A culturally relevant exposé in which a wealthy Black lawyer goes undercover as a busboy at an all-White Connecticut country club (the article was originally published in a 1992 issue of New York Magazine). If you find the piece depressing, good news: you’ll feel better by Tuesday.
A collection of media predictions for the coming year from across the web. Hint: more Twitter, less paper. (With thanks to Rex at Fimoculous!) Read More ›
The internet, which is basically a series of tubes, is facing a potential apocalypse today after breaking news that three of it’s undersea cables were cut or damaged! The Middle East and Europe are the hardest hit right now, with the blame probably lying on something as ridiculous as a boat anchor. Welcome to 2009, everybody, where boat anchors break the internet. Read More ›