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A celebration of classic makers and crafters

Inspiration is nothing but a great idea without the sweat and toil of those few daring makers and crafters determined to bring that vision to life.

On Feb 9, 2017 by [email protected]

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Former NFL star counters every argument against gay players

"If any NFL team can't 'handle the media coverage' of drafting Sam, then your team is already a loser on the field."

On Feb 11, 2014 by Chase Hoffberger

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Official French language snobs have a new word for ‘sexting’

It's a mouthful.

On Dec 18, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Internet-addicted soldiers have no use for Playboy anymore

Hugh Hefner may have just lost his last, best customer: The U.S. military.

On Aug 1, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Can YouTube roleplay transform Austen’s unfinished novel?

If Austen were online in 2013, she'd be picking up her camera and joining them.

On May 24, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Jenny Clements plays with fire on deviantART

Her popular series stars Moff the moth, Flickerlee the flame, and their forbidden attraction.

On May 24, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Biggr may not be bettr for Flickr usrs

At Yahoo's triumphant press conference yesterday in New York, it tried admirably to take the spotlight off its latest acquisition, Tumblr, and shine it on Flickr.

On May 21, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Yelling myths at the Internet

Author Cory O'Brien discusses his site-turned-book Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes: A No-Bullshit Guide to World Mythology.

On May 13, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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How to use DeviantArt to launch your comic-art career

Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, Chris Copeland was more likely to pick up a gun than a paintbrush.

On May 10, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Exploring the past through Google Maps

David Rumsey himself has chosen over 120 maps from around the world in his collection and laid them across Google Maps.    

On May 3, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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UNICEF says it needs your money, not Facebook likes

A year after the Internet failed to capture Joseph Kony, UNICEF has a message: Give us money, not likes.

On May 3, 2013 by Kevin Morris

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Author responds after blogger rips book to shreds—literally

Horror queen Anne Rice still hasn't quite grasped that it's not exactly de rigueur to lash out at readers who don't like your books.

On Apr 29, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Hyperbole and a Half is a book, and “Alot” of us can’t wait

Without so much as a whisper from its main blog, Allie Brosh's upcoming book adaptation is already at No. 10 on Amazon’s comic bestseller list. 

On Apr 26, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Battling depression through video games

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

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Destroying Magic: The Gathering cards for fashion

Amy Demicco may not be the best Magic: The Gathering player, but her passion for the competitive card game cannot be denied.

On Apr 19, 2013 by Lisa Granshaw