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Tim Sampson


Tim Sampson is a reporter who focused on the technology, business, and politics beats. He’s also an established comedy writer, with work on Comedy Central and in The Onion and ClickHole.

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Google holds first ever in-person sales event for Glass… at a PGA event

Selling to wealthy golfers not likely to help Glass’s image problem.

On May 11, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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How FDA e-cigarette ruling could actually be good news for Big Tobacco

R.I.P. blossoming e-cigarette startups.

On May 7, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Google exec says they knew Glass’ Explorer Program would have ‘challenges’

Glass marketing head said Google wanted to get it right with a long rollout.

On Apr 24, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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The U.S. Air Force is testing Google Glass for battlefield use

“OK Glass, shoot that guy.”

On Apr 10, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Feds scooped up huge amounts of email data without court approval under Bush

New documents reveal email surveillance was occuring prior to FISA court approval

On Mar 19, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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FTC investigates ethics of ads dressed up as sponsored content

The Web’s new business model comes under scrutiny.

On Sep 18, 2013 by Tim Sampson

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The guy who hacked Zuckerberg gets a well-deserved career change

Looks like Khalil Shreateh has finally gotten his reward.

On Sep 3, 2013 by Tim Sampson

facial recognition technology

Facial scanning technology inches toward ‘1984’

In as little as five years, the government could be able to identify your face in the crowd. 

On Aug 22, 2013 by Tim Sampson

bitcoin scams

Bitcoin 2: Is it time to give Bitcoin a reboot?

Bitcoin’s original aims have been compromised by regulators. Is Bitcoin 2 the solution?

On Jul 26, 2013 by Tim Sampson

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Los Angeles schools share STD app with young teens

Qpid.me, an app that allows users to share their STD screening results with a partner, will show up in seventh and ninth grade classrooms in California.

On Jun 3, 2013 by Tim Sampson

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Did Instagram really lose a quarter of its users? Probably not

Despite a rumor that spooked investors Friday morning, Instagram likely didn’t lose 25 percent of its entire userbase this week.

On Dec 28, 2012 by Tim Sampson

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Campaign to label Westboro church a hate group breaks records

In the debate over gun control reform, there’s at least one thing that everyone seemingly agrees upon. 

On Dec 27, 2012 by Tim Sampson

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Google Search changes make porn harder to find

Google has switched up its algorithms to keep searchers from accidentally stumbling on pornographic images, but some searchers say it’s also gotten tougher to find the porn they’re intentionally looking for.

On Dec 12, 2012 by Tim Sampson

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