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Selena Larson


Selena Larson is a technology reporter based in San Francisco who writes about the intersection of technology and culture. Her work explores new technologies and the way they impact industries, human behavior, and security and privacy. Since leaving the Daily Dot, she’s reported for CNN Money and done technical writing for cybersecurity firm Dragos.

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A beginner’s guide to flirting on Twitter

Here’s a quick guide for tweeting your crush.

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The newest trend in fake apps: Pokémon Go and the Olympics

Thousands are popping up on app stores.

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How to use Tinder’s group hangout feature

The group that swipes together, stays together.

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‘Pokémon Go’ is so addictive that people are getting way more exercise than they’re used to

An unexpected benefit of catching ’em all.

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Of course we’ll all be having sex with robots by 2050

A sex toy retailer says human-robot sex will overtake human-human sex.

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How to scrub your Google history in seconds

Google’s new My Activity feature shows you what all you’ve been up to.

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Ali Kamenova is building a community through transformative yoga exercises

The Bulgarian fitness instructor is changing lives on YouTube.

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How tech’s biggest names are making accessibility a top priority

A look inside Yahoo’s accessibility lab, and Facebook’s photo efforts.

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The ultimate guide to Snapchat flirting

Tips for your disappearing flirts.

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Computer viruses found infecting German nuclear plant

Officials say they didn’t harm operations.

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Amid Flint crisis, Diet Dr Pepper trades water for Twitter handle

One woman wasn’t giving up her Twitter handle so easy.

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Meet the programming prodigy who wants to teach the world to code

Zach Latta is hacking his way to a better tomorrow.

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How to customize Facebook Messenger with chat colors and emoji

You can have more fun with Facebook Messenger.

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Humans could inhabit Mars with the help of this 3D-printed ice house

Winners of NASA’s challenge might show us what life will be like on Mars.

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Here’s why dolphins are so smart

These dolphin facts might surprise you.

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