Lauren Rae Orsini
Lauren Rae Orsini is a web culture reporter who specializes in anime and the business of fandom. Her work has been published by Forbes and Business Insider.
The rapper-turned-meme, real name Blake Boston, claims Instagram is blocking his hashtag from its search in an act of "meme censorship."
On Sep 27, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Fourteen ways to have fun with Google on the search giant's birthday.
On June 20, 2005, Nancy Flynn logged Etsy's first sale—even if she didn't know it.
The community asked Etsy for more promotion, and the company has delivered via a huge contract with Google Shopping.
On Sep 26, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Nerdist's new Try This At Home follows cosplay team featured in Morgan Spurlock's Comic-Con documentary.
What the Web's fastest-growing social network looks like from the inside.
On Sep 25, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Etsy Wholesale means handmade businesses can grow without growing too big for Etsy.
On Sep 24, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
The Photojojo founder is alive today thanks to his social media connections.
From the beautiful to the bizarre, here’s what’s trending on Pinterest this week.
On Sep 21, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Medical apps can help create awareness, oversight, and even make diagnoses for consumers, but the lack of regulation should be a cause for concern.
Thousands of people joined a Facebook hate group and sent death threats to a woman who allegedly posted a homophobic comment, but the comment itself may be a Photoshop hoax.
On Sep 20, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
The comedian behind @bill_nye_tho has revealed his identity and called for Twitter to unsuspend the popular parody account.
Becomes Internet meme, makes a t-shirt.
On Sep 19, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Even with the rise of digital comics, many indie artists still cling to and emphasize print products to support their craft.
A new Tumblr spoofs Mitt Romney's controversial comments about the "entitled" 47 percent of Americans who pay no taxes.
On Sep 18, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
