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. … [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...]