hiv Archives

Twitter is being used to find HIV outbreaks

By monitoring certain "risk behavior" keywords, researchers can track HIV infections in cities.

On Mar 5, 2014 by EJ Dickson

Tech

A gay dating app called Blued is exploding in China

Meanwhile, the state is blaming an HIV crisis on a rise in Internet flirting.

On Dec 4, 2013 by Miles Klee

IRL

We have no words for the saddest prank-fight video on the Internet

The woman who apparently produced the video says it's all a "brave and silly" joke.

On Oct 4, 2013 by Gaby Dunn

IRL

Woman sues Getty Images over unwanted appearance in HIV campaign

The stock-photo giant is at the heart of a distressing mix-up.

On Sep 20, 2013 by Miles Klee

Tech

HIV-positive activist sued for criticizing AIDS denier online

In 2013, it’s hard to imagine someone taking to the Web to spread the dangerous misinformation that HIV does not cause AIDS, but that's just the tipping point here.

On Jul 24, 2013 by Miles Klee

Internet Culture

Vietnam convicts 14 more for online dissidence

Specific charges included posting anti-government content to their blogs, linking to anti-government material online, and teaching fellow Vietnamese about digital security.

On Jan 10, 2013 by Kevin Collier

Internet Culture

NFL player learns most people don’t tweet their HIV test results

Hepatitus: also negative.

On May 23, 2012 by Kevin Collier

Internet Culture

Kiss and tell: Making out can help prevent AIDS

H&M's "Fashion Against AIDS" site will support HIV/AIDS research every time you submit a pic of yourself sucking face.

On Apr 10, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

Internet Culture

Monday’s Reddit Digest—the politicians invade!

The weekend saw two more politicial longshots turn to Reddit, clearly hoping the social news site can improve their odds against entrenched opponents.

On Feb 6, 2012 by Kevin Morris

Internet Culture