The Making of a No. 1 YouTube Conspiracy Video After the Parkland Tragedy The user who posted the video, “mike m.,” stands by his baseless theory that a student at the school is really an actor. And he says he’s “not going to stop.” Read More…
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Missed the Summer Music Festivals? Stream These Classic Performances at Home Options abound for viewing concerts and music documentaries online, but Qello curates a lot of it in one place. Here’s the best of what it offers. Read More…
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‘Crazy Rich Asians’: Why Did It Take So Long to See a Cast Like This? With much riding on the first major Hollywood film with a majority Asian cast and crew since 1993, the makers faced questions about identity. Read More…
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Kaboom! Cody! Rudi! Young Flippers Embrace Gtramp, a New Sport for the Instagram Set The trampoline offshoot blends the countercultural aspect of skateboarding with the raw daring of parkour and freestyle snowboarding, all of it fueled by social media. Read More…
More infoAdvocates Condemn Psych Techniques Used to Keep Kids Online Children’s advocates want the American Psychological Association to condemn the tech industry’s practice of using persuasive psychological techniques to keep kids glued to their screens. Read More…
More infoSamsung Unveils Gaming-Friendly Galaxy Note 9 to Boost Sales Samsung Electronics Co Ltd launched the Galaxy Note 9 “phablet” in New York on Thursday, promising better battery life and quick cooling to attract gamers and revive flagging sales. Read More…
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Tech Companies Banned Infowars. Now, Its App Is Trending. Days after Google, Facebook and Apple removed Infowars content, the app from the right-wing conspiracy site has surged in downloads. Read More…
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Jeffrey Katzenberg Raises $1 Billion for Short-Form Video Venture The longtime Hollywood executive sees a demand for high-quality bite-size content. Disney, NBC and Alibaba back his plan. Read More…
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On Hunt for Content, AT&T Closes Deal for Chernin’s Otter Media The company, which was owned by the Chernin Group and includes video and streaming offerings, was sold in a deal that values Otter at more than $1 billion. Read More…
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Alex Jones Demands His Infowars Followers Rise Up and Buy More Merchandise The right-wing conspiracy theorist was defiant, depicting himself as a victim in a war on free speech, as the removal of his content from most social media platforms drastically reduced his audience. Read More…
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