Jason Koelber
After Twitter Hack, Senator Asks Why DMs Aren't Encrypted
Twitter was previously exploring end-to-end encrypted direct messages, which would generally give user's more privacy around their communications.
How to Set Up a Pi Hole to Block Ads and Speed Up Your Internet
With a little time and energy, anyone can build a little computer that kills advertisements and makes browsing more manageable.
What Happens When a Small Charity Raises Millions of Dollars Overnight
The Minnesota Freedom Fund has spent just $200k of the $31 million it raised in the aftermath of George Floyd's death. Here's why.
When It's Not Busy Disappearing Protesters, Chicago Is Advertising for Uber
In the middle of an uprising, Chicago hopes you’ll choose Uber for your transportation needs.
ESPN and Michael Jordan Run the Longest-Ever Michael Jordan Ads
"The Last Dance" makes the people who made it look great.
Courts Are Releasing Neo-Nazi Terrorism Suspects From Jail Because of COVID-19
Recently arrested members of Atomwaffen Division and The Base are asking to be released from jail over the pandemic.
How Coronavirus Might Help Surveillance Boom
Like 9/11 and the Patriot Act, the pandemic could be this era’s game-changing moment for modern surveillance.
Don’t Give the Airlines What They Want
US airlines have spent the last decade shoveling billions in profits to stockholders. Now they want your tax dollars with no strings attached. Fuck that.
The Gig Economy Is a Public Health Risk
The gig economy's plan for workers: Keep working until you get the deadly pandemic with an unknown death rate. Then self-isolate and hope you don't die.
Coronavirus May Have a Lasting Impact on Public Transit Funding
Ridership is likely going to plummet, which will make it harder on local transit agencies
North Korean Hackers Are Alive And Well
Remember when they did the Sony hack? Well they’re still at it.
Internal Docs Show Why the U.S. Military Publishes North Korean and Russian Malware
A previously secret document obtained by Motherboard shows how, and why, CYBERCOM is publicly releasing malware from adversaries.