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Here’s a Twitter bot that just trolls brands all day

Never send a human to do an algorithm's job.

On Apr 10, 2014 by Miles Klee

Internet Culture

How to commit Twitter suicide

Sometimes you just want all your followers to go away. Nimrod Kamer teaches you how.

On Mar 5, 2014 by Nimrod Kamer

Tech

This runner took a $20 bet to draw something totally inappropriate with her Nike+ app

The Nike+ app: Just draw a penis with it.

On Jan 9, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture

China smashes online shopping records on holiday you’ve never heard of

A quirky holiday has been transformed into a bargain bonanza.

On Nov 12, 2013 by Miles Klee

Tech

The Hater: Why should I care how many calories you burned?

We like our willfull ignorance. Why would we want an ugly device telling us otherwise?

On Aug 22, 2013 by Carin Moonin

Internet Culture

The top 5 brands on Cinemagram

From Nike to USA Network, major brands and corporations are using GIFs to reach their audience.

On Jan 29, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

Tech

U.K. regulator shuts down Nike Twitter campaign featuring soccer stars

In its first ever Twitter-related case, the U.K.'s Advertising Standards Authority found that tweets from Wayne Rooney and Jack Wilshere's personal accounts weren't clearly marked as Nike ads.

On Jun 20, 2012 by Kris Holt

IRL

Just do it? Filmmaker creates controversial ad for Nike

If "life is a sport," as Nike claims, filmmaker Casey Neistat plays by his own rules.

On Apr 10, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh

Streaming

McFly! Self-lacing shoe dinged for $37,500 price tag

While proceeds are going to charity, fans of Marty McFly's futuristic footwear from "Back to the Future II" wish everyone could afford a pair.

On Sep 9, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III

Tech