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Claire Downs


Claire Downs is a tech reporter who covers the intersection of the internet and pop culture. A third-generation worker in the Chicago futures industry, she specializes in cryptocurrencies and altcoins. Her work can also be seen in Cosmopolitan, Vice Motherboard, VH1.com, and Merry Jane.

what is tron

Why critics are skeptical of TRON, the buzzworthy cryptocurrency

TRON is getting another reboot.

On Feb 6, 2018 by Claire Downs

Tech
what is tether

Why everyone in the crypto world is freaking out about Tether

The controversial altcoin could shake public confidence in cryptocurrencies.

On Feb 1, 2018 by Claire Downs

Tech
what is stellar lumens

Stellar offers a bold new way of exchanging money

Meet the newest Bitcoin alternative.

On Jan 31, 2018 by Claire Downs

Tech
what is Cardano?

The cryptocurrency disrupted by science

Cardano is one worth keeping an eye on.

On Jan 30, 2018 by Claire Downs

Tech
what is ethereum : 3D rendering of Ethereum cryptocurrency

Why Ethereum may be a better investment than Bitcoin

Ethereum powers the cryptocurrency Ether, but it’s capable of much more.

On Jan 29, 2018 by Claire Downs

Tech
how to buy cryptocurrency

How to buy cryptocurrency (in simple terms)

Welcome to the crypto revolution.

On Jan 26, 2018 by Claire Downs

Tech
electrical wall socket

How to realistically unplug from the internet

You need this more than you know.

On Jan 15, 2018 by Claire Downs

IRL Tech
bitcoin scams

The most popular cryptocurrency scams—and how to avoid them

Before you invest, you need to do some research.

On Jan 11, 2018 by Claire Downs

Tech
what is amazon mechanical turk

The pros and cons of Amazon Mechanical Turk

If you're going to turk, you need to do some homework first.

On Jan 4, 2018 by Claire Downs

Tech
Illustration of a robot therapist. woebot

My therapy session with a chatbot

You can share your deepest fears with a robot. But should you?

On Jan 1, 2018 by Claire Downs

IRL Tech
iphone battery replacement - how to change your iphone battery

The simple way to change your iPhone battery

You actually can change an iPhone battery. Here's how.

On Dec 29, 2017 by Claire Downs

Tech
Patrio dating app for patriots, no feminists allowed

I tried the anti-feminist dating app for real ‘patriots’

True patriots aren't afraid to talk politics.

On Dec 26, 2017 by Claire Downs

IRL Tech