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Who among us has NOT dreamed of shooting the computer screen?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 22 Apr 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The world is becoming more complex, similar to a Rube Goldberg machine, due to the influence of smartphones and computers.
  2. A new group of tech-savvy travelers are embracing hoboism through social media platforms like Instagram and Craigslist.
  3. Just like vinyl records, VHS tapes are becoming a collectible item for some people, with games on cartridges and films on VHS gaining popularity.

Officially gone too far

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. There is a company in the UK that runs goofy Twitter feeds with young employees who may be breaking the law and plagiarizing content.
  2. Death threats on Twitter have become much more casual compared to five or 10 years ago, signaling a significant shift in online behavior.
  3. Creating Barbie's Instagram content requires a significant amount of effort to make her look great.

Written in the stars

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Be cautious of apps claiming to read your mind, as they may gather data to create accurate personality profiles.
  2. Some companies like Munchery are paying workers a living wage, setting a positive example in the gig economy.
  3. Susan Miller became a popular internet astrologer, suggesting her success was destined, like it was 'written in the stars.'
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wtf?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Where are all the black YouTube stars? Despite having huge followings, black comedians and vloggers are not often promoted by YouTube.
  2. You can finally watch Game of Thrones online with HBO Now, as they aim to reinvent TV.
  3. The guy behind the 'troll face' meme patented and profited from it when he was only 18 years old.

No, totally!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Wikihow provides answers to a range of questions and depends on Google search for its business model.
  2. Genius, formerly Rap Genius, is gaining credibility by attracting intelligent users and annotations.
  3. The use of new domains like .sucks can be a compelling tool to grab attention.

... basically the worst.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Living with electromagnetic hypersensitivity can be a challenging experience with no clear diagnosis or cure.
  2. Incorporating modern technology like smartphones and drones into literature presents a unique challenge for writers.
  3. AOL chatrooms were a significant part of many people's childhoods, especially experiencing crushes in them during the early 2000s.

~Flawless~

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 24 Mar 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Musicians discuss surviving in the age of Spotify and review a book on copyright and the Internet.
  2. The line between technology and magic blurs with digital incantations and horoscope bots.
  3. Exploring the reactions and engagements Pope Francis receives on Twitter provides insight into his responses.

h8rs gonna h8

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Explaining the magic of Google Autocomplete: It's more than what Google initially envisioned and keeps things quirky. Let's keep Autocomplete weird.
  2. How Larry King tweets: He uses a flip phone, calls an assistant to transcribe, and claims to tweet daily. A unique approach to social media.
  3. Effects of Internet trends: Punctuation-less humor is catching on, but it might not be everyone's cup of tea. Trends in online communication evolve quickly.

Count me OUT of all that

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Mar 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. TripAdvisor has a significant impact on travel decisions; it can make or break hotels, restaurants, and tourist stops.
  2. Twitter bots are considered as artificial creatures, prompting discussions about human intelligence in social contexts.
  3. There is concern about a future lived solely through on-demand mobile apps, causing some to resist this trend.

Why we can't have nice things

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Mar 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Living in the aftermath of virality can lead to varied outcomes - some benefit, some suffer, and some face privacy concerns.
  2. Thanks to social media, our youthful mistakes are permanently recorded online for everyone to see.
  3. Some initiatives to make art accessible online face challenges due to copyright concerns from museums, highlighting why certain things can't be easily enjoyed.

You're welcome

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 02 Mar 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Using linguistic forensics to identify writers is controversial. It's how JK Rowling was revealed.
  2. When you use personal assistants like Siri, your recordings could be reviewed by contract workers.
  3. On Twitter, saying 'you're welcome' can come off as a form of bragging rather than politeness.

Everything you still need to know about "THE DRESS"

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 27 Feb 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The Internet can surprise us. For example, an essay from 20 years ago predicted the Web would be a fad, but it got almost everything wrong.
  2. Social media can change how we deal with emotions. A person reflected on how going to college before Facebook helped him avoid some heartbreaks.
  3. Strange and amusing stories exist online. There's a story about someone considering casting a spell for journalism, and you can even buy spells for $20 on Etsy.

Emoji are fun, spelling is hard

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 25 Feb 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Twitter can teach you surprising things about social media, like how emoji are fun and spelling can be challenging.
  2. Social media can create conflicting emotions and behaviors, especially when it comes to expressing grief online.
  3. People have diverse opinions on new emoji, with some seeing them as a way to honor ancestors and others just using them casually.

Into it

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 18 Feb 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The 'Million Dollar Homepage' froze a piece of the earlier Internet in time by charging $1 per pixel for ad space, making over $1 million.
  2. Stolen iPhones ending up in China can give you a personal glimpse into a stranger's life if still connected to your iCloud account.
  3. Transit agencies actively read and respond to terrible tweets, showcasing public interaction with social media.

Just don't go there

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Feb 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Snow days have evolved with technology - it's less about taking the day off and more about working with slower internet speeds.
  2. YouTube has transformed from a rebellious platform to a dominant force in pop culture, raising questions about its impact.
  3. Virtual reality is emerging as a significant trend in the porn industry, blending futuristic technology with adult content.

Where the Internet is, so is the glorious dream

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Vkontakte's Pavel Durov's story is reminiscent of a classic novel character, involving conflicts with government and fleeing to hide.
  2. Twitter art is becoming an elevated form of expression using bots, emojis, and ASCII, transforming the platform into an artistic space.
  3. The concept of 'Uber, but for jokes' explores how a tech-related joke evolved into a widespread meme.

They're all the rage

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. There is no such thing as the 'perfect response.' The idea of a perfect response online is just a fantasy.
  2. When dealing with someone's digital legacy, like after they pass away, it can be overwhelming with all the online accounts and information to handle.
  3. Spending a week typing in all caps can be quite off-putting for others, they usually prefer when you stick to normal capitalization.

Idk, you guys

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jan 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The concept of 'surfing the web' is considered outdated and passe, leading to a quest for a new term that truly captures internet usage today.
  2. Snapchat's popularity among teenagers remains a mystery to many, showing that the app's confusing nature doesn't deter its growth.
  3. The show 'Black Mirror' presents technology in a way that feels both eerily real and terrifying, drawing audiences in with its depiction of the joys and horrors of tech.

Further proof the Internet makes dumb people dumber

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jan 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Yelp's "best restaurants" list may not actually guide you to the best places to eat, possibly revealing online reviewing biases
  2. Twitter jokes can have philosophical roots, referencing figures like Thomas Hobbes
  3. FOMO, or the fear of missing out, plays a role in activities like searching for a 'Craigslist blizzard buddy' when bored and lonely