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.
If PayPal accepted Bitcoin, you could use the virtual currency for just about anything.
On Apr 24, 2013 by Tim Sampson
That's the easy joke question many New York City voters were making asking after getting their first glimpse at the former congressman's new campaign logo.
Critics argue the vague language of the cybersecurity bill would allow companies to get away with some of the very same acts the bill is intended to stamp out.
Some of the video game industry's biggest players want games to grow up and begin reflecting the psychological and emotional complexity of other types of media.
On Apr 23, 2013 by Tim Sampson
The wild speculation in the wake of the Boston bombings played in a role in the FBI's decision to release the photos of the suspects.
On Apr 21, 2013 by Tim Sampson
Researchers from Google have developed a new Web app that tracks breaking news events around the world by monitoring edits to Wikipedia.
On Apr 19, 2013 by Tim Sampson
The two social media giants, once directed by two diametrically opposed philosophies, are becoming more and more alike as they chase more and more users—and money
On Apr 18, 2013 by Tim Sampson
The New York Times has delivered an exposé that goes deep into the world of online gun sales, where the rules are made up and background checks don't matter.
On Apr 17, 2013 by Tim Sampson
Since Monday's attack, hackers have been sending out emails linking to video of the bomb blasts that are really just cover for Trojan Horse viruses.
Facing tough criticism from privacy advocates, the head of the IRS announced Tuesday that his agency would be abandoning a controversial policy that claimed the authority to access taxpayer e-mails without a warrant.
Recent trading lags and a self-imposed closure of the world's leading Bitcoin exchange may have less to do with being "a victim of success" and more to do with being the victim of a cyberattack.
On Apr 12, 2013 by Tim Sampson
Some merchants can't fulfill the delivery guarantees Amazon offers on their behalf, leading to negative reviews and hampered business.
Although EA's CEO probably wishes he had written a hilarious response to winning Worst Company in America, it was actually a joke by Dorkly's Andrew
On Apr 10, 2013 by Tim Sampson
The game company beat Bank of America, Carnival Cruise Lines, and dozens of other contenders in The Consumerist's annual poll.
On Apr 9, 2013 by Tim Sampson
The convicted hacker and famous Internet troll is livetweeting his incarceration—likely via email.
On Apr 4, 2013 by Tim Sampson
