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Elizabeth Robinson


Elizabeth Robinson is a tech reporter whose work for the Daily Dot focused on social media trends, smart home technology, and apps. In March 2017, she joined San Antonio Express-News as a digital producer.

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Twitter’s new @dronies account features high-flying celebrity selfies

Smile, you're on drone-cam.

On Jun 17, 2014 by Elizabeth Robinson

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Study shows that people can see the tiny differences in your profile pictures

Yes: Everyone can see the difference between the profile picture where your smirking and the one where you're smiling. 

On Jun 13, 2014 by Elizabeth Robinson

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China cracks down on WeChat’s millions of prostitution accounts

Other accounts shut down included fake accounts and those under the suspicion of spreading rumors about the government.

On Jun 10, 2014 by Elizabeth Robinson

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Facebook app uses your profile to simulate the effects of dementia

A clever use of your Facebook data.

On May 1, 2014 by Elizabeth Robinson

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Madame Tussauds turned Mark Zuckerberg into a wax figure

Madame Tussauds showed off some of its newest figures, including Rihanna, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Zuck himself.

On Apr 24, 2014 by Elizabeth Robinson

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New research puts a face on mobile addiction

If these numbers are to be believed, you're probably reading this one your iPhone. 

On Apr 24, 2014 by Elizabeth Robinson

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Google is testing new encryption services for Gmail

"End-to-end encryption is the best defense for message protection, though it comes at a considerable cost in functionality.”

On Apr 22, 2014 by Elizabeth Robinson

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PayPal doesn’t want you to share your mobile devices

But it's not an all-out ban. 

On Apr 19, 2014 by Elizabeth Robinson

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Teen commits suicide after posting a haunting message on YouTube

High schooler Maddie Yates devoted most of her other YouTube videos to makeup and fashion advice.

On Apr 17, 2014 by Elizabeth Robinson

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Facebook is prompting users to ask their friends questions

Spam your friends for advice on anything!

On Apr 15, 2014 by Elizabeth Robinson

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‘Mighty Ducks’ actor wants to buy Mt. Gox for 1 bitcoin

Flying btc?

On Apr 12, 2014 by Elizabeth Robinson

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Facebook deleted a page advocating rape, but only because the owner’s name was fake

The page encouraged its audience to “help support the cause in weeding out and eliminating this worthless breed of cowardice we have in our modern society.” 

On Apr 11, 2014 by Elizabeth Robinson

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Hoax Instagram account claims to be a lottery winner donating his fortune

If you ever win the lottery, we apologize. You’ll want to use some of that money to protect your name.

On Apr 8, 2014 by Elizabeth Robinson

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CEO of ‘Russia’s Facebook,’ Pavel Durov, rescinds ‘prank’ resignation

Nobody's laughing.

On Apr 3, 2014 by Elizabeth Robinson

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The recent News Feed redesign isn’t what Facebook originally had in mind

You may not have even known what could have been. 

On Apr 1, 2014 by Elizabeth Robinson