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Molly McHugh


Molly McHugh is the tech editor of the Daily Dot, focusing on technology, social media, sports, and streaming entertainment. Her work has also appeared in Wired and the Ringer.

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City of Austin warns SXSW to ignore those Uber cars

Uber has invaded SXSW, and Austin officials don't seem happy about it. 

On Mar 8, 2014 by Molly McHugh

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This app is putting intimacy back into your intimates

ThirdLove takes the guesswork out of bra sizing.

On Mar 8, 2014 by Molly McHugh

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I went sailing with Grumpy Cat, and I’m not happy about it either

Grumpy Cat, the symbol of small Internet things going mainstream, is the embodiment of South by Southwest.

On Mar 7, 2014 by Molly McHugh

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The sharing economy of SXSW

Through room rentals and car sharing, locals earn off-the-books income in Austin. 

On Mar 7, 2014 by Molly McHugh

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Forget messaging apps: Banter wants to bring back the chat room

Remember chat rooms? This app wants to resurrect them. But only the good parts. 

On Mar 7, 2014 by Molly McHugh

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The 4 myths about Facebook that will never die

Please. Just let them go. It’s kinder that way.

On Mar 5, 2014 by Molly McHugh

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Introducing the Daily Dot’s Tech section

Welcome to our tech section. Humans allowed. Encouraged, even. 

On Mar 5, 2014 by Molly McHugh

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The story behind the Oscar envelopes

In a world of tweeting mirrors and red carpet selfies, one thing keeps the Oscars true to its roots: paper. 

On Mar 2, 2014 by Molly McHugh

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French Girls is the only selfie app that matters

This app is a much-needed lesson in not taking our damn selfies so seriously.

On Mar 1, 2014 by Molly McHugh

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Facebook’s complicated relationship with Microsoft and Messenger

Despite its partnership with Microsoft, Facebook continues to think of creating for the company as an afterthought, not a priority. 

On Feb 28, 2014 by Molly McHugh

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Why Whisper is creating real-life romance

Whisper, the app full of secrets, shame, and confessions, is creating IRL relationships. 

On Feb 25, 2014 by Molly McHugh

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WhatsApp, Facebook’s new $19 billion app, goes down

Hubris, thy name is WhatsApp. 

On Feb 22, 2014 by Molly McHugh

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HereFeed creates beautiful heatmaps out of Instagram photos

Geo-tagged photos have never looked so good—or been so easy to find. 

On Feb 22, 2014 by Molly McHugh

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A short film about the terrifying consequences of sexy selfies

This should be required viewing for high school freshmen. 

On Feb 22, 2014 by Molly McHugh

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Creator of Romantimatic app gets vilified by outraged lovers

Apparently, the destruction of love is going to come at the hands of a $1.99 iTunes purchase. 

On Feb 22, 2014 by Molly McHugh