selena-larson

Selena Larson


Selena Larson is a technology reporter based in San Francisco who writes about the intersection of technology and culture. Her work explores new technologies and the way they impact industries, human behavior, and security and privacy. Since leaving the Daily Dot, she's reported for CNN Money and done technical writing for cybersecurity firm Dragos.

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Twitter finally decides to address harassment with content filters for everyone

It's about time.

On Aug 18, 2016 by Selena Larson

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Uber’s self-driving cars will begin taking passengers this month

Buckle up, Steel City.

On Aug 18, 2016 by Selena Larson

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Facebook’s recruiting incentives reportedly failed to improve diversity

Can incentives improve diversity hiring?

On Aug 17, 2016 by Selena Larson

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A beginner’s guide to flirting on Twitter

Here's a quick guide for tweeting your crush.

On Aug 17, 2016 by Selena Larson

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Your Instagram photos can reveal whether you have depression

An AI can recognize features as markers of depression.

On Aug 16, 2016 by Selena Larson

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Text messages are educating teens about sex, to curb HIV infection rates

A free service provides answers to questions about sexual health.

On Aug 16, 2016 by Selena Larson

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Study shows virtual reality can help paralyzed patients regain some motor control, physical sensations

It's the first study to show this neurological rehab can work.

On Aug 12, 2016 by Selena Larson

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Twitter reportedly protected Obama with anti-troll tools it doesn’t use for the rest of us

An explosive report illuminates Twitter's struggles with abuse.

On Aug 11, 2016 by Selena Larson

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Do ghosters really not realize that we can see them creeping on our Snapchat stories?

You're bad at ghosting.

On Aug 10, 2016 by Selena Larson

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The White House now has its own chatbot so you can message President Obama

But with tens of thousands of correspondence received each day, chances are he won't see it.

On Aug 10, 2016 by Selena Larson

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How a chatbot is helping homeless people find housing

A bot will optimize applications.

On Aug 10, 2016 by Selena Larson

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Facebook is busting some big myths about cat people and dog people

Is Facebook right about you?

On Aug 9, 2016 by Selena Larson

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How to find Olympic athletes on Tinder

Do they give gold medals for swiping right?

On Aug 8, 2016 by Selena Larson

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Facebook goes media-first with Snapchatesque filters

The company wants you to take more pictures.

On Aug 5, 2016 by Selena Larson

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Apple’s newest ad, ‘The Human Family,’ is a touching tribute to diversity

Per usual, it will give you all the feels.

On Aug 5, 2016 by Selena Larson