DataSift made a name for itself as a company that took large unstructured datasets — such as anonymised firehoses from social media services like Facebook (and previously, Twitter) and ordered them in a way for enterprises and brands to get a better idea of consumer preferences and other insights. Now Nick Halstead, the person who founded and led DataSift, has started a new … [Read more...]
Samantha Bee debuts first episode of ‘Full Frontal’ with faux press conference
As you may or may not have heard, Samantha Bee is in fact a woman — the only uterus-having person currently hosting a late-night comedy series, not to mention one of the only female human beings ever to scale this particular portion of Male Privilege Mountain. … [Read more...]
Marc Jacobs Beauty has named a lipstick shade after 9-month-old Princess Charlotte
The Duchess of Cambridge might be one of the biggest icons in the fashion and beauty world, but her 9-month-old daughter is hot on her heels as she has just become a top designer's muse. … [Read more...]
Twitter’s timeline experiment: Is it done yet?
We may never know exactly what Twitter planned to do with its timelines before #RIPTwitter became the most popular hashtag on the beleaguered service, but we do know this: The much talked about experiment is done — at least for two users. … [Read more...]
Recipe Alert: Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Shallots
Chicken and mushrooms naturally love each other, especially with a creamy sauce. This recipe is quick and easy, and uses just a little bit of cream to pull everything together. Most of the flavor comes from the chicken and mushrooms themselves, with help from shallots and tarragon. … [Read more...]
Here’s How to Make the Perfect Guacamole
1 Cut avocado, remove flesh: Cut the avocados in half. Remove seed. Score the inside of the avocado with a blunt knife and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. (See How to Cut and Peel an Avocado.) Place in a bowl. … [Read more...]
Yahoo SVP Brad Garlinghouse’s 10 year old internal memo shows Yahoo still hasn’t solved its biggest problem
In October 2006, Yahoo SVP Brad Garlinghouse wrote a blistering internal memo, urging the company to narrow its focus and clarify its vision. … [Read more...]
Lady Gaga Dancing to Beyoncé’s Super Bowl Halftime was Very Relatable
Lady Gaga's Sunday evening was very similar to all of ours. … [Read more...]
As Investors Worry Over the Global Economy, Asia Stocks Flatten
Asian stock markets were little changed Monday in thin holiday trading as investors fretted about a global economic slowdown after data showed U.S. employers added fewer jobs last month. In light of economic uncertainties, many are turning to safer investment options, with some choosing to buy gold bullion Adelaide as a hedge against market volatility. … [Read more...]
Police: 2 dead, 4 hurt in shooting after a Mardi Gras parade in South Mississippi on Sunday
A shooting after a Mardi Gras parade in Pass Christian killed two men and wounded four other people Sunday, south Mississippi authorities said. … [Read more...]