Men can be shamed into hiding, or shamed out of letting Louis C.K. on their stage for 10 months. But too many still refuse to accept that there was anything to be ashamed of at all. … More ‘The Comedy Cellar’s Owner Has Clearly Been Waiting to Let Louis C.K. Back on Stage Since Day One’ for Slate
These types of cryptoanalogies have become increasingly popular—and increasingly absurd. As early adopters try to take cryptocurrency mainstream, they’ve tried (and often failed) to find simple ways to explain the complex technology, to conceptualize these difficult concepts. After all, communication is (a web wallet) key. … More ‘Gold, Tulip Bulbs, Rai Stones?’ for Slate
Really, it’s no wonder such communal dirty laundry–airing rooms have sprung up. There are just so many narcissistic screeds and possessive mothers-in-law and flip flop-wearing grooms and bridal party animal masks out there. … More ‘The Wedding Shamers’ for Slate
Spills have resulted in a change in the prime minister only six times in history, but note the change in frequency: 1971, ’91, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2018. The Twitter @WhoIsPM is truly no joke. … More ‘Australia Changes Prime Ministers for the Fifth Time in Eight Years’ for Slate
Voice assistants may be revolutionizing access to news, but they’re not exactly revolutionizing variety. … More ‘Is Getting Our News From Smart Speakers a Threat to Media Diversity?’ for Slate
“If you look up the word stupid in the dictionary, there’s a picture of you.” … More ‘What It’s Like to Be Google’s Poster Child for “Crying Liberal” or “Basic Bitch”’ for Slate
Millennials may not be equipped with the skills they need, but the Echo is. … More ‘Alexa, How Do I #Adult?’ for Slate
The same week we find out Facebook is developing social avatars, Nintendo is shutting its down. … More ‘Goodbye, Mii. Hello, Facebook Avatar?’ for Slate
Soon, we may give more rights to artificial intelligence than to animals. … More ‘A Monkey Can’t Hold Copyright. But What About a Robot?’ for Slate
How you treat your digital assistant says a lot about you.
… More ‘I Don’t Date Men Who Yell at Alexa’ for Slate
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