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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Technology
    How a fitness app revealed military secrets — and the new reality of data collectionHow a fitness app revealed military secrets — and the new reality of data collection
    Technology

    Strava’s global heat map shows that anyone with a Fitbit can inadvertently become a pawn in an uncharted world of collective data.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Why Grammys attendees will be wearing white rosesWhy Grammys attendees will be wearing white roses
    Culture

    Hundreds of women have mobilized to tell the Grammys, “Time’s Up.”

    By Aja Romano
    Technology
    The hidden reason most people never saw a penny from HQ Trivia — until nowThe hidden reason most people never saw a penny from HQ Trivia — until now
    Technology

    The popular game show app used a pair of sneaky loopholes to prevent you from ever collecting a prize.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Get Out’s Oscar nominations illustrate the Academy’s changing relationship to the horror genreGet Out’s Oscar nominations illustrate the Academy’s changing relationship to the horror genre
    Culture

    The Oscars rarely acknowledge horror films outside of the technical categories. That’s changing fast.

    By Aja Romano
    Technology
    Facebook now plans to let users decide which news sources are the most “trustworthy”Facebook now plans to let users decide which news sources are the most “trustworthy”
    Technology

    What could possibly go wrong?

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Supernatural has long overlooked women. Its Wayward Sisters spinoff could change that.Supernatural has long overlooked women. Its Wayward Sisters spinoff could change that.
    Culture

    How did the long-running CW series get its backdoor pilot attempt right? By finally listening to its fans.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    A definitive ranking of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s 101 songsA definitive ranking of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s 101 songs
    Culture

    This ranking is as weird and perfect as the show itself.

    By Genevieve Koski, Constance Grady and 2 more
    Culture
    Facebook wants to show you more news from your friends — and less news from journalistsFacebook wants to show you more news from your friends — and less news from journalists
    Culture

    The site’s promotion of “social engagement” has serious repercussions for the media.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    YouTube cuts ties with Logan Paul, promising to evolve in the wake of suicide video backlashYouTube cuts ties with Logan Paul, promising to evolve in the wake of suicide video backlash
    Culture

    YouTube finally responds to the inflammatory Aokigahara Forest video by apologizing: “We’ve been listening.”

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    What to expect at the 2018 Golden Globe AwardsWhat to expect at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards
    Culture

    The #MeToo movement will undoubtedly influence the ceremony.

    By Aja Romano