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The Conversation We Need To Have About "Revenge Porn"
Some people say the only way to stop online harassment is to stop going online. Well, we aren't going anywhere.Reclaim Your Domain is Refinery29's campaign to make the internet (and the world outside...
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People Leave Some WEIRD Stuff In Their Ubers
You know when it's the end of a long work day, or a big night on the town, and you're suddenly overcome by the need to be in bed, stat? Not sitting on the subway. Not relaxing at a quiet cocktail spot....
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Today's Google Doodle, Created By A 15-Year-Old Girl, Sends A Very...
So far, 2017’s Google Doodles have sent important messages about inclusivity and awareness, but today’s Doodle might outshine all the rest. Created by 15-year-old Sarah Harrison, the doodle depicts a...
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Careful What You Say On Facebook — You Could Wind Up Paying $500K
If you're not putting too much thought into what you share on Facebook and your other social media accounts, this might be a good time to remember you must think before you post.Take this as a...
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Snapchat Has Finally Released The Feature We've Been Wanting For Years
Photo: Courtesy of Snapchat.For years now, we’ve bemoaned the fact that Snapchat has made it difficult to search for stories from users you don’t already follow. For those of us looking for...
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The Internet Has An Unusual Request For Twitter — & It Has To Do With Facebook
It isn’t unusual to see people beg Twitter for an edit button. But this week, users took to the platform to request something very different of the social network.Note to those in charge at Twitter: Do...
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Google Maps Just Released The BEST April Fools' Day Game
Once in a while, a company releases an April Fools' Day prank that is so brilliant, it makes us giddy with joy. This is one of those April Fools' Day pranks.Google Maps just launched a Ms. Pac-Man game...
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Your Facebook News Feed Is About To Get Much More Colorful
Update: March 31, 2017: Pink, blue, green, and other colorful posts are about to to fill your News Feed. Towards the end of last year, Android users got the option to change the background color of...
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How To See April's Stunning Full Pink Moon
April’s full moon is known as the Full Pink Moon. For those wondering, no, this is not a sign of the sky getting on board with the millennial pink trend.In fact, the name has nothing to do with the...
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You Do Not Want To Miss Looking At Jupiter Tonight
Before you catch this month's Full Pink Moon on April 11, you'll want to turn your attention to Jupiter. Tonight, the planet will appear brighter and larger than it does at any other time of the year...
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People Are Using Snapchat's Scissors In Very Bizarre Ways
If there's one thing that Snapchat users love more than the app's dog and flower-crown lenses, it's the scissors tool.Ever since Snapchat launched the editing feature (alongside the Prisma-like...
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Now, Hackers Are Coming For Your TV — Here's What To Do
Just like your laptop and iPhone, a smart TV is another part of the connected-device universe, meaning that it, too, can fall prey to hackers. Even though a TV hack might not sound as dangerous as that...
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How Uber Uses Video Game Tricks To Manipulate Drivers
Uber and Lyft are emblematic of the biggest problem that faces the American economy today. Namely, that the technology underpinning the means of production has far outstripped the ability of government...
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Trump Has Signed Away Your Internet Privacy — Here's What To Do Now
Update: April 4, 2017: It's official. President Trump has signed the resolution to repeal online privacy protections that would have placed greater restrictions on how telecommunication companies use...
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Google Just Made A Strong Statement About Equal Pay Day That Everyone Needs...
Instead of posting a Doodle to raise awareness about Equal Pay Day, Google chose to make a strong statement on Twitter about its commitment to eliminating the pay gap. In the tweet, posted early this...
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Is Your LinkedIn Photo Giving The Impression You Want?
If there's one key commonality between LinkedIn and Tinder, it's this: Your photo gives someone a first impression of who you are.The trickiest part of choosing a LinkedIn photo is that there is no...
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The Bizarre Backstory Of The Slender Man Meme That Terrorized The Nation
Slender Man is that rare meme that is not inspired by or tied to a specific person, yet transcends the internet’s vast chat rooms and Twitter feeds to have a very real effect on people’s...
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PSA: Turn Off Your Wi-Fi, Because This Bug Could Be Exposing You To Hackers
If you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch and you haven't yet updated your system to iOS 10.3.1, you could be exposing your device to cyberattacks. No time to update? Immediately disable your Wi-Fi...
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Your Vote Counts — Help Refinery29 Win A Webby Award
Every year, The Webby Awards honor the websites, social platforms, podcasts, and other digital media that deliver the stories, sounds, and scenes that capture your attention, get you thinking, and...
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Today, Facebook Is Taking A Stand Against Revenge Porn
Some people say the only way to stop online harassment is to stop going online. Well, we aren't going anywhere.Reclaim Your Domain is Refinery29's campaign to make the internet (and the world outside...
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