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Culture Archive

Archives for October 2014

Technology
Coming to Your TV Set: Stuff You’ve Seen on the WebComing to Your TV Set: Stuff You’ve Seen on the Web
Technology

YouTube channel Mondo Media is going to port its shows to Fusion’s cable TV network. Expect to see more of this.

By Peter Kafka
Sports
NFL teams’ most rabid fans, in one county-by-county mapNFL teams’ most rabid fans, in one county-by-county map
Sports

A fascinating interactive look at how popular each franchise is on twitter in each local area. Find the exact line between Chiefs and Rams fans, discover who Angelinos root for, where the Jets fans are, and dive into Florida’s NFL checkerboard.

By Matthew Yglesias
Sports
Ray Rice’s NFL suspension and appeal: what you need to knowRay Rice’s NFL suspension and appeal: what you need to know
Sports

If Rice’s appeal and grievance are granted, he could receive over $3 million from the Ravens.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Culture
How Pandora’s data could help artists plan better tours and albumsHow Pandora’s data could help artists plan better tours and albums
Culture

Pandora knows who listens to Mumford and Sons and who likes Def Leppard

By Kelsey McKinney
Culture
Even Taylor Swift’s silence is a No. 1 hit in CanadaEven Taylor Swift’s silence is a No. 1 hit in Canada
Culture

Taylor Swift has created so much hype around her upcoming new album that fans in Canada made eight seconds of white noise No. 1 on the iTunes chart.

By Kelsey McKinney
Technology
The right wasn’t always opposed to regulations protecting online innovationThe right wasn’t always opposed to regulations protecting online innovation
Technology

Republicans used to favor regulating telecom monopolies to protect online innovation.

By Timothy B. Lee
Culture
Here’s a terrific video about the roots of #GamerGateHere’s a terrific video about the roots of #GamerGate
Culture

It won’t take long for this talking box to explain so much about why the movement is such a misogynistic mess.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Oscar de la Renta died last night. Here are his best first lady dresses.Oscar de la Renta died last night. Here are his best first lady dresses.
Culture

He was a particular favorite of Nancy Reagan, Hillary Clinton, and Laura Bush.

By Kelsey McKinney
Technology
Dish and Turner’s Fight Reminds Us That TV Still Hasn’t ChangedDish and Turner’s Fight Reminds Us That TV Still Hasn’t Changed
Technology

Digital Video and The Great Unbundling are exciting, but this fight’s about Old TV.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Watch beloved hipster artist FKA Twigs sell out to Google GlassWatch beloved hipster artist FKA Twigs sell out to Google Glass
Technology

British R&B sensation and all-around cool kid FKA Twigs released a new video this afternoon in which she wears Google Glass and engages in a dance off with other versions of herself.

By Kelsey McKinney
Culture
Bay area radio stations realize Lorde’s “Royals” is Kansas City-inspired, freak the hell oBay area radio stations realize Lorde’s “Royals” is Kansas City-inspired, freak the hell o
Culture

San Francisco, a city known for acceptance and free love, banned moody dark pop princess Lorde’s most famous song from it’s airwaves this weekend.

By Kelsey McKinney
Culture
Jason Reitman’s ‘Men, Women & Children’ had the worst opening weekend imaginableJason Reitman’s ‘Men, Women & Children’ had the worst opening weekend imaginable
Culture

It is not a good day to be Jason Reitman.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Genetics
There’s no scientific test that can determine your ageThere’s no scientific test that can determine your age
Genetics

But researchers can get fairly close just with a blood sample. Here’s how.

By Susannah Locke
Culture
The 9 best Avengers: Age of Ultron rumorsThe 9 best Avengers: Age of Ultron rumors
Culture

Look alive, people. There is talk of Ryan Gosling becoming an Avenger.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Technology
Spotify Lowers Its Music Prices, Using a Family Plan. Apple Wants to Go Lower.Spotify Lowers Its Music Prices, Using a Family Plan. Apple Wants to Go Lower.
Technology

If paid subscription services are going to get bigger, they may have to get cheaper.

By Peter Kafka