Twitter’s CEO wants you to see an ad every 20 tweets
That means 5 percent of the content in any Twitter stream would be sponsored content — the same percentage Facebook strives for. Twitter’s current ratio, from an unscientific count, appears to be around one ad for every 25 to 30 non-ads.
February 13, 2015 at 05:42AM
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Why Is My Smart Home So Fucking Dumb?
“‘How many gadget bloggers does it take to turn off a light?’ said the friend, smirking. ‘I thought this was supposed to be a smart home.'”
February 13, 2015 at 01:51AM
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The Unbearable Awkwardness of Being (with a Dick-Sucking Robot)
“When I first saw the Autoblow 2 over the summer, I instantly knew. I had to try it.”
February 12, 2015 at 05:51PM
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The artificial skylight that you won’t believe isn’t real
It looks like the sun… but it isn’t. It’s a brand new type of artificial skylight called CoeLux which recreates the scientific process that makes the sky appear blue and also creates an illusion of depth to make the “sun” appear to be far above.
February 12, 2015 at 02:10PM
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LookFor: An App That’s Just A Blinking Light
They call it “the world’s dumbest app.” They’re not wrong.
February 12, 2015 at 12:31PM
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How The Material That 3D Printers Make Things Out Of Is Made
So you wanna make some things? Well, you’re going to have to make something to make those things out of first.
February 12, 2015 at 12:31PM
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Facebook Legacy Contacts Can Manage Your Account When You Die
If you’ve wondered what will happen to your digital presence after your die, Facebook now has answers.
February 12, 2015 at 11:37AM
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Getting Down To Nitty Gritty Construction And Engineering Of The Titanic
How many engines did it have? How big were they? How much coal did it need to sail? Slow down lil’ captain, we’ve got all the answers.
February 12, 2015 at 10:02AM
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What Our Paranoia About Drones Says About Us
This democratization of aviation has been accompanied by anxiety about the threat that small drones might pose.
February 12, 2015 at 08:35AM
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NYC Council Member Will Introduce Consumer Privacy Legislation For Ride-Hail Companies
The legislation would require the Taxi and Limousine Commission to fine companies that do not adhere to the policies.
February 12, 2015 at 07:32AM
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