Twitter articles

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  Article

  'Geography of Hate' maps racism and homophobia on Twitter

  By Adi Robertson on May 11, 2013 09:23 pm + 233 comments

  Twitter, even more than many other social media tools, can feel disconnected from the real world. Continue reading…

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  Article

  Forget sex: how the idea behind Bang with Friends could revolutionize social interaction

  By Sean Hollister on May 11, 2013 01:02 pm + 221 comments

  Apple's Find My Friends, a mostly-unrelated concept. Perhaps you've heard of Bang With Friends. Continue reading…

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  Article

  Social engineering to blame in Syrian Electronic Army hijack of the Onion

  By Nathan Olivarez-Giles on May 9, 2013 06:23 pm + 14 comments

  When the Syrian Electronic Army hijacked The Onion's Twitter account earlier this week, it was tough Continue reading…

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  Article

  Block TV spoilers before they hit your Twitter feed with upcoming Chrome extension

  By Jacob Kastrenakes on May 9, 2013 03:02 pm + 16 comments

  Whether you're a fan of Mad Men, Game of Thrones, or American Idol, you probably know the danger of Continue reading…

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  Article

  White House reportedly appoints first Chief Privacy Officer, and she's a Silicon Valley veteran (update)

  By Nathan Olivarez-Giles on May 7, 2013 04:20 pm + 15 comments

  President Obama has reportedly created a new job at the White House — chief privacy officer. And Continue reading…

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  Article

  AP reminds staffers not to retweet rumors in new social media guidelines

  By Adi Robertson on May 7, 2013 02:20 pm + 8 comments

  Social media has had a massive impact on news-gathering and dissemination. Major print institutions Continue reading…

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  Feature

  Urban Compass: can a startup finally fix the nightmare of renting an apartment in NYC?

  By Ben Popper on May 7, 2013 11:30 am + 137 comments

  The process of trying to rent an apartment in New York City is its own special circle of hell. Verge Continue reading…

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  Article

  The Onion Twitter hack twists satire into reality and back again

  By Adi Robertson on May 6, 2013 04:41 pm + 17 comments

  Posting a fake story on a reputable news source's Twitter feed can lead to momentary public panic, Continue reading…

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  Article

  UN Twitter account follows 537 people, including one porn star

  By Amar Toor on May 6, 2013 07:47 am + 53 comments

  The United Nations, as of this moment, follows 537 people on Twitter. Most of them are international Continue reading…

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  Stream

  High-profile Twitter account hijackings leave questions about security

  By Bryan Bishop on May 4, 2013 07:43 pm

  Twitter has become an integral part of the way we use the web on a daily basis, and any service with Continue reading…