Here's What Happens When You Accidentally Sext Your Girlfriend's Mom
What better way to tell your beloved how you feel than saying you have an erection to her mother? Atic12 / Getty Images Each day brings us a new chance at humiliation through accidents made through...
View ArticleEU Isn't Targeting U.S. Tech Companies, Says Ambassador
A top EU diplomat assures Americans that the EU supports tech innovation, despite a more robust privacy and antitrust climate. European competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager. JOHN THYS /AFP /...
View ArticleYour “Uber But For Weed” App Is Probably Illegal
Venture capital firms are giving money to “Uber for weed” apps, but you can only deliver pot legally in a few cities in California. It’s illegal everywhere else. In this photo taken June 5, 2014,...
View ArticleDave Goldberg, CEO Of SurveyMonkey And Husband Of Sheryl Sandberg, Has Died
The 47 year old entrepreneur died suddenly Friday night of undetermined causes. Sheryl Sandberg and David Goldberg in July 2014. Scott Olson / Getty Images Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey and...
View ArticleSecret Shutting Down
The app for sharing anonymous updates is in the process of closing its doors. Secret BuzzFeed News has learned that just over a year after it debuted, Secret — the anonymous social app that made...
View ArticleTattoogate Is Real: Apple Says Tattoos Can Confuse Apple Watch
In an update to its Apple Watch support document, Apple acknowledges that some tattoos can affect the performance of its new wearable. Reddit user guine55fan / Via i.imgur.com Apple has finally...
View Article#Talkpay Topped Twitter — But How Many People Tweeted Their Salaries?
About 1,300 people published salaries, according to a BuzzFeed News data analysis of Twitter data. #Talkpay may be starting a conversation, but it’s a nascent one. Flickr / visitmanchester / Via...
View ArticlePeriscope Pirates Of The Future Are Here And They Want To Talk
Live-streaming services provide a new way to get content for free. But maybe that’s not the only reason so many people were watching. Isaac Brekken / AP On Saturday night, Periscope had a moment. The...
View ArticleThe Unsettling Rise Of Crypto-Ransomware
It’s a form of hacking that has proliferated so greatly because it requires scant technical expertise. Image: Bilal Kamoon / Via Flickr: bilal-kamoon Earlier this month, a half dozen Maine police...
View ArticleCisco Names A New CEO
The networking powerhouse is replacing its longtime head, John Chambers. Current Cisco CEO John Chambers Laura Rauch / AP Cisco Systems, a worldwide leader in the hardware that connects us to the web,...
View ArticleCarly Fiorina Is Running For President
The former Hewlett-Packard CEO announced her intentions Monday morning on ABC’s Good Morning America. Scott Olson / Getty Images "I think I'm the best person for the job because I understand how...
View ArticleUber Discourages Drivers From Displaying In-Car Advertisements
A driver who asked Uber for permission to display ads through ride-hail ad startup Viewswagen was told vehicles with advertisements would not be kept on the system. An Uber spokesperson said this was...
View ArticleGoldman's Newest Business: Online Lending To The Little Guy
The investment bank looks to get into the booming online lending business, with a new unit that will target small businesses and consumers. Goldman Sachs chairman and CEO Lloyd Blankfein. Nicholas...
View ArticleThe Justice Department Is Reviewing Its Secret Cell Phone Tracking Programs
Following requests for transparency from Congress and civil liberties groups, the Justice Department will asses its use of Stingray. Mandel Ngan / Getty Images The federal government's law enforcement...
View Article25 Things You Didn't Know You Could In Safari
Browse the web like a bo$$. Alice Mongkongllite / BuzzFeed Create a theater-like experience while watching videos with Turn Off the Lights. With the Safari Keyword Search extension, you can look up...
View ArticleSmart Socks Get Up Close And Personal With Your Feet
Yet another way to track your run. BuzzFeed Runners who want to track their every step can strap on an ever-growing array of smart apparel, including wristbands, bras, shorts, shirts, hats, headbands,...
View ArticleA Crowdfunding Platform Wants to Do Venture Capital, Too
The experimental arrangement creates a structure more often seen on Wall Street than in Silicon Valley, with a single company having to manage potentially conflicting interests. Seed Equity Ventures...
View ArticleZenefits Is Valued At $4 Billion In A $500 Million Funding Round
The fast-growing human resources software maker is now among the most valuable startups in Silicon Valley. It wants to get even bigger. Zenefits.com Zenefits, the human resources software maker that...
View ArticleOculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset To Ship In Early 2016
Facebook’s $2 billion virtual reality gamble is finally headed to market. A consumer verison of the Oculus Rift, the much-hyped and long-delayed virtual reality headset, will be available to consumers...
View ArticleIBM And Facebook Team Up To Make Ads That Know Even More About You
A partnership between the two tech giants will give brands even more firepower in making hyper-personalized digital ads. Jon Simon/Feature Photo Service for IBM It's a sign of the times that it wasn't...
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