Facebook quietly hired Republican strategy firm Targeted Victory
Facebook is still reeling from the revelation that it hired an opposition research firm with close ties to the Republican party, but its relationship with Definers...
UrbanClap, India’s largest home services startup, raises $50M
UrbanClap, a four-year-old startup that offers home services across India, has closed a $50 million Series D round for expansion. The round was led by Steadview Capital,...
10 Perfect Writer Gifts We Just Made Up
The things writers really want this holiday season don’t exist—yet Photo by Plush Design Studio Step away from the astronaut pen. Put down the blank book. And...
My Father’s Art
It is my experience that most people in the arts feel a kind of comfort in lacking worldly success. They fight for it, and suffer over...
The Best Audiobooks of 2018
It’s that time of the year—time for the best of lists! (Why were some places publishing their best of lists in October!!!) Rioters have spoken, and...
7 Indie Horror, Mystery, and Crime Novels for Music Lovers
Nothing goes together quite as nicely as music and crime. Any bloody scene begs for a soundtrack. And while all books line up perfectly with some...
15 Of The Best Fantasy Manga: Classics And New Stories
Fantasy manga can be remarkable. It’s a growing industry that leads to some companies rising, and others falling; Tokyopop’s story serves as a cautionary tale. And...
HTTPS Is Almost Everywhere. So Why Isn’t the Internet Secure Now?
Most web traffic online is now sent over an HTTPS connection, making it “secure.” In fact, Google now warns that unencrypted HTTP sites are “Not Secure.”...
How To Write A Hallmark Romance
‘Tis the season for cheesy Hallmark-style romance movies! They’re popping up left and right (Netflix is filthy* with them) and provide a perfect distraction during the...
Fantasy Makeup Looks Inspired by Instagram-Worthy Book Covers
Halloween is long gone, but that doesn’t mean the opportunity to bathe in the creativity of fantasy makeup is gone too. Nope! The face and body...
