Austin Powell

Austin Powell is the former managing editor of the Daily Dot. His work focuses on the intersection of entertainment and technology. He previously served as a music columnist for the Austin Chronicle and is the co-author of The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology.

Tweets by Austin Powell

Tiësto tests Twitter’s live-streaming powers

Didn't know Twitter could do video? Tune into the trance DJ tonight to see something new.

On Jan 11, 2012 by Austin Powell

Streaming

Floyd Mayweather tells Manny Pacquiao, “Step up Punk”

Pacquiao may not be active on Twitter, but there's no way he didn't hear Mayweather call him out.

On Jan 10, 2012 by Austin Powell

Streaming

Behold! The Nicest Place on the Internet

Need a shoulder to cry on? This site can help.

On Jan 10, 2012 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture

If I Die: On Facebook there’s an app for that

Have any last words? You can leave them on your Facebook page for eternity.

On Jan 6, 2012 by Austin Powell

IRL

Great housekeeping with Glenn Danzig

Vegan Black Metal Chef has nothing on Helpful Kitchen Danzig.

On Jan 6, 2012 by Austin Powell

Streaming

Cliff Notes to Kanye West’s Twitter bender

Over the last two hours, Kanye West has tweeted nearly 100 times. Here's a guide to the intriguing facts, inspirational quotes, and random gems revealed.

On Jan 5, 2012 by Austin Powell

Streaming

Austin mourns local music supporter

Esme Barrera was a "lightning rod of a woman," cut short way too early in life. Her friends, family, and fans turn to social media to mourn her loss—and find her killer.

On Jan 4, 2012 by Austin Powell

IRL

Facebook blamed for 1 in 3 UK divorces

A British survey finds the social network is widely mentioned in divorce petitions.

On Jan 3, 2012 by Austin Powell

IRL

Mourning Ben Breedlove

The world mourns the brave teen who touched the world with his heartfelt videos.

On Dec 29, 2011 by Austin Powell

IRL

Teen leaves his own touching memorial on YouTube

Ben Breedlove told the world about his brushes with death in two touching videos. Now the videos are serving as his memorial. Be warned—you might need a good cry after viewing them.

On Dec 28, 2011 by Austin Powell

IRL

Hey girl, Chad Kroeger is the new Ryan Gosling or something

We can't explain why Chad Kroeger is spouting feminist theory on Tumblr. We're just going to roll with it, okay?

On Dec 27, 2011 by Austin Powell

Streaming

YouTube star Keenan Cahill lives his “Teenage Dream”

How a 16-year-old, known for lip dub videos, became the most unlikely pop star and tastemaker of 2011.

On Dec 27, 2011 by Austin Powell

Streaming

The Morning GIF: Monday, December 26

There's a pretty good chance this touchdown will be ESPN's highlight of the week—if not the decade.

On Dec 26, 2011 by Austin Powell

Streaming

President Obama wages hashtag war with #40dollars

Even the Republicans have been reduced to parroting the White House's talking points on Twitter.

On Dec 22, 2011 by Austin Powell

Tech

The best tweets of 2011, from Twitter’s best storytelling tool

This year, Storify helped the Daily Dot and other newsrooms craft tweets into tales. Here are their top tweets.

On Dec 21, 2011 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture