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Joseph Knoop


Joseph Knoop is a gaming writer for Daily Dot, a native Chicagoan, and a slave to all things Overwatch. He co-founded the college geek culture outlet ByteBSU, then interned at Game Informer, and now writes for a bunch websites his parents have never heard of.

coin flip app police

Georgia cops used coin toss app to decide if they should arrest a woman

They landed on release, but arrested her anyway.

On Jul 15, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

Tech
Trump EU foe

Trump says the European Union is our ‘foe’

Trump chose to list the EU as a foe before Russia or China.

On Jul 15, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

Tech
boston dynamics robots

The Boston Dynamics robots can now hunt you in the woods and in the office

Nowhere is safe from these cute machines.

On Jul 15, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

Tech
elon musk submarine

Cave diver rips Elon Musk for submarine ‘PR stunt,’ Musk calls him a ‘pedo’ in response

What the heck going on with Musk?

On Jul 15, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

Tech
aclu voter

ACLU finds inspiration from the NRA for a new politician rating system

Find out how your representative has voted since early 2017.

On Jul 15, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

Tech
kotakuinaction subreddit

Reddit brought back a Gamergate forum after its creator tried to destroy it

Reddit is cool with allowing the pro-GamerGate forum to continue onward.

On Jul 14, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

Internet Culture
FCC Ajit Pai

Ajit Pai’s FCC wants you to pay $225 to lodge a complaint (update)

Either send your complaint to the company in question or pay up.

On Jul 11, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

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rick morty data

Turns out ‘Rick and Morty’ isn’t just for cringeworthy dudes

Women make up 40 percent of the show’s audience.

On Jul 11, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

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Snapchat taser teen

3 teens arrested after Snapchatting themselves taunting toddler with Taser

The toddler can be seen reaching for help.

On Jul 11, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

IRL
India train trafficking

A train passenger’s tweet saved 26 girls from human trafficking

Increased awareness has led to a wave of anti-trafficking activism.

On Jul 9, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

IRL
ThanosDidNothingWrong subreddit

Reddit to ban exactly half of the ‘ThanosDidNothingWrong’ community (updated)

Mr. Snoo, I don't feel so good...

On Jul 9, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

Internet Culture
Overwatch Breast Cancer Mercy

Overwatch raises over $12 million for breast cancer research

Blizzard gives back by giving to players.

On Jul 9, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

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guild wars 2 writer jessica price

Game developers are fearful after Guild Wars 2 writers’ firing

The industry is not happy with ArenaNet's decision to fire a writer who faced harassment.

On Jul 7, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

Internet Culture
maisie williams goodbye

Maisie Williams’ bloody goodbye may spoil Arya’s fate in ‘Game of Thrones’

Could the actress' bloody farewell give us a crucial hint?

On Jul 7, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

Internet Culture
#ReasonsScottPruittResigned

#ReasonsScottPruittResigned mocks controversial EPA administrator

Twitter knows no mercy for controversial politicians.

On Jul 7, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

Tech