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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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Researchers can now predict likelihood of underage binge drinking

This computer examined over 40 different environmental, behavioral, and biological factors to determine which teens are most likely to abuse alcohol.

On Jul 3, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Facebook emotional manipulation study connected to the Pentagon

A credited researcher involved in the controversial study also happens to be tied to a Pentagon project studying civil unrest.

On Jul 2, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Online book sales have surpassed brick-and-mortar stores

Ebook sales topped a record-high 512 million copies last year. 

On Jul 2, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Facebook added key section to ToS 4 months after controversial experiment

Tagging Pinocchio.

On Jul 1, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Germany cancels Verizon contract over NSA concerns

The contract is set to expire next year. 

On Jun 27, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Amazon is testing a new local takeout service

Part of Amazon's new local marketplace service could go live very soon.

On Jun 27, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Google removes first links under ‘right to be forgotten’ ruling

Google honors a handful of some 41,000 requests to have outdated personal information removed from search results.

On Jun 26, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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The number of female video game developers has doubled since 2009

Increasing number of female workers could bring about better representations of women in games.

On Jun 26, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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FB@work is rumored to be Facebook’s answer to LinkedIn

You presumably wouldn't get in trouble for checking this one at work. 

On Jun 25, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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New York Public library now lets you check out free Wi-Fi hotspots

Library seeks to bridge broadband access gap between rich and poor. 

On Jun 24, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Lawsuit claims Twitter spams recycled phone numbers with spam texts

New lawsuit says Twitter willfully continues to text ads to the former phone numbers of its users. 

On Jun 23, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Major email privacy bill has enough votes to pass in the House

Bill still faces strong opposition from the Department of Justice.

On Jun 19, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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World Cup scammers target EA fans on Instagram, Twitter

Fake EA Games accounts a front for phishing scams.

On Jun 19, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Obama champions innovation at first-ever White House ‘Maker Faire’

Obama declares National Day of Making to honor America's "tinkerers, inventors and entrepreneurs."

On Jun 18, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Man who coined ‘net neutrality’ running for office to block Comcast deal

The Columbia Law professor hopes he can derail Comcast plans to buy Time Warner by blocking the deal in New York.

On Jun 18, 2014 by Tim Sampson