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Ex-Facebook president is worried about what social media does to kids’ brains

'God only knows what it's doing to our children's brains.'

On Nov 9, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Sean Parker’s new movie startup has the support of Spielberg, Scorsese, Abrams

Would you pay $50 to rent a movie?

On Mar 15, 2016 by Christine Friar

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Former Facebook president launches social network for politics

Is there anything we need less?

On Jun 17, 2015 by Curt Hopkins

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Sean Parker wants to make a Facebook for political discussion

Because, you know, talking about politics online usually goes so well. 

On Jun 12, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

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Famous quotes skewered for the Internet age

Digital references are lacking from virtually all famous quotes in history. We decided to change that. 

On Apr 3, 2014 by Nimrod Kamer

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Craigslister posts Missed Connections ad for Wendy Davis

Wendy Davis's 11-hour filibuster for abortion rights in Texas ignited a fire in the hearts of all progressives.

On Jun 27, 2013 by Cooper Fleishman

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In search of companionship on Airtime

Daily Dot writer Justin Franz dives into the digital depths of Airtime, the new video-chat service from Sean Parker and Shawn Fanning.

On Jun 18, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Airtime’s Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker tank on “Fallon”

You'd think that after launching a video-chat service, these two Napster pioneers would be better at small talk. 

On Jun 6, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Napster’s Shawn Fanning plugs back in with his new startup, Airtime

The iconic Napster creator wants to revolutionize the way we connect online—again.

On Mar 14, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Music to ride out the storm

From Spotify to FratMusic to Turntable.fm, we found some of the best tunes for waiting out Hurricane Irene.

On Aug 27, 2011 by Jordan Valinsky