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mikael-thalen

Mikael Thalen


Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter based in Seattle, covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

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    The move to Netflix made ‘Cobra Kai’ a success—and grew its fandom

    Internet Culture

  • Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock in front of shape of the state of Georgia with circuitboard overlay

    Georgia’s Senate runoffs may just have saved net neutrality

    Tech

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    Internet Person of the Year: Darnella Frazier, the teen who filmed George Floyd’s death

    IRL

a lone Trump supporter protesting in New York

Photo of lone Trump supporter protesting Biden’s inauguration goes viral

After driving 45 minutes, Mark Leggiero was disappointed to find that no one else showed up.

On Jan 20, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
The inauguration of President Joe Biden

QAnon followers melt down as Biden inaugurated without a hitch

While some want blood, others are beginning to admit that the conspiracy was always a lie.

On Jan 20, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
Cuoy Griffin and President Donald Trump

Trump once retweeted a Capitol rioter who said ‘Only good Democrat is a dead Democrat’

The rioter has since been arrested after threatening to return to D.C. during Biden's inauguration.

On Jan 19, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene next to a deleted tweet

QAnon Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene deletes tweet calling on public to ‘mobilize’

"I encourage all Americans... to mobilize and make your voices heard...'

On Jan 17, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell at the White House

‘Martial law if necessary’: My Pillow CEO accidentally exposes ‘coup plans’ ahead of Trump meeting

Despite last week's violence, Trump supporters continue to push for a government overthrow.

On Jan 16, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
Accused antifa rioter John Sullivan

Is this Capitol rioter actually part of ‘antifa’?

John Sullivan filmed the moment when Ashli Babbitt was shot and killed by police.

On Jan 16, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
illustration of eric trump over protesters holding "stop the steal" and "trump pence" signs

Eric Trump’s Twitter supercharged a violent coup with doctored videos

He blasted videos with no discernment, riling up his base to a fever pitch.

On Jan 15, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
A woman who drowns while attempting to take a selfie

Woman taking selfie dies after accidentally being pushed by man taking selfie

Footage captured the freak accident.

On Jan 14, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

IRL
Rioters at the Capitol and the Airbnb logo

Airbnb host calls out renters who attended Capitol riot in scathing review

'She and her guests returned after the riot and bragged in front of my house, captured on my Ring doorbell.'

On Jan 14, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

The missing Pelosi laptop is the perfect cover for disinformation

Forged leaks are already appearing online, and many more may be coming.

On Jan 14, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
Stephen Miller next to the Instagram logo

Stephen Miller roasted for launching Instagram account amid all the chaos

The senior adviser to Trump has already limited his account to keep away critics.

On Jan 13, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
Capitol rioter Josiah Colt

Capitol rioter who begged ‘for forgiveness’ has been arrested

'I realize now that my actions were inappropriate and I beg for forgiveness from America...'

On Jan 13, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech

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