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Friday, March 15, 2013

BuzzFeed FWD: Reuters Social Media Editor Indicted For Allegedly Conspiring With Anonymous And More!


Reuters Social Media Editor Indicted For Allegedly Conspiring With Anonymous

If convicted, Reuters' deputy social media editor Matthew Keys faces up to 25 years in prison and $750,000 in fines.

Why The "Veronica Mars" Kickstarter Is A Fluke

Unless a lot of potential Hollywood movies that have built-in fan bases start using Kickstarter, it's unlikely that another project will get this far, this fast, anytime soon.

How Facebook Hashtags Would Change The Meaning Of 'Public'

Hashtags could fundamentally change what it means to post on Facebook. And test users' comfort in the process.

The Best Mobile Game Of The Year Is A Romp About Slaughtering Sea Life

With apologies to PETA, please, please play Ridiculous Fishing.

Are There Special Rules For Dude Selfies?

No. But that doesn't mean you should take them! Also: How soon is too soon for Gchat? And when to discipline your dumb Facebook friends.

How Manufactured Smells Are Making People Shop Longer And Kill Better

Scent marketers play with people's noses and minds in stores, hotels, and military simulations. All thanks to a former Disney Imagineer.

What Does A Woman Need With A Smartphone?

The launch event for the Samsung Galaxy S IV saw women celebrating the phone's capacity to track their weight, shopping, and wedding planning. Here's what other phone companies think their female customers might use those cute pink box things for.

59 Stunningly Repetitive Photos Your Brain Will Love

Babies love patterns, and, let's face it, we're all basically babies.

What We Really Lost With Google Reader

The head architect for Google+ asks his followers, "what are the aspects of the way Reader works that made it so useful for you?" He then adds, "This is not a thread to simply complain." The answers — and there are many — are actually pretty great.

Should We Be Playing Video Games In The Classroom?

The Sunday Times wonders if learning experiences that prioritize fun teach kids about the real world: "Do we want children to “barely notice” when they develop valuable skills? Not to learn that hard work plays a role in that acquisition? It’s important to realize early on that mastery often requires persevering through tedious, repetitive tasks and hard-to-grasp subject matter."

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