Jason Koebler

Jason Koebler

Jason is a cofounder of 404 Media. He was previously the editor-in-chief of Motherboard. He loves the Freedom of Information Act and surfing.
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Google Is Paying Reddit $60 Million for Fucksmith to Tell Its Users to Eat Glue
Google

Google Is Paying Reddit $60 Million for Fucksmith to Tell Its Users to Eat Glue

"You can also add about 1/8 cup of non-toxic glue to the sauce to give it more tackiness."
Samsung Requires Independent Repair Shops to Share Customer Data, Snitch on People Who Use Aftermarket Parts, Leaked Contract Shows
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Samsung Requires Independent Repair Shops to Share Customer Data, Snitch on People Who Use Aftermarket Parts, Leaked Contract Shows

The contract requires repair shops to "immediately disassemble" devices that have parts "not purchased from Samsung."
‘FUCK the LAPD' Shirt Maker's Entire Shop Sold Out After Cops Threaten Him
LAPD

‘FUCK the LAPD' Shirt Maker's Entire Shop Sold Out After Cops Threaten Him

"Streisand Effect in effect," designer says after their legal response went viral.
These Are the 'Extensive Online Threats' the University of Texas Sent to Cops About Palestine Protests
FOIA

These Are the 'Extensive Online Threats' the University of Texas Sent to Cops About Palestine Protests

These three Instagram posts were sent to police as examples of the "extensive online threats" of groups organizing pro-Palestinian protests where more than 100 students were arrested.
University Suspends Students for AI Homework Tool It Gave Them $10,000 Prize to Make
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University Suspends Students for AI Homework Tool It Gave Them $10,000 Prize to Make

Emory University gave students a $10,000 entrepreneurial prize for their AI startup, then suspended them and accused them of cheating when they built it.
AI Generated Hentai Is Viral All Over Facebook
AI

AI Generated Hentai Is Viral All Over Facebook

While reporting this story, a 404 Media article *about* AI-generated porn was deleted by Facebook.
The Walls Are Closing in on John Deere’s Tractor Repair Monopoly
Right to Repair

The Walls Are Closing in on John Deere’s Tractor Repair Monopoly

Inside the class action lawsuit bringing federal scrutiny to John Deere's repair practices.
Solar Storm Knocks Out Farmers' Tractor GPS Systems During Peak Planting Season
Tractors

Solar Storm Knocks Out Farmers' Tractor GPS Systems During Peak Planting Season

The accuracy of some critical GPS navigation systems used in modern farming have been "extremely compromised," a John Deere dealership told customers Saturday.
OpenAI, Mass Scraper of Copyrighted Work, Claims Copyright Over Subreddit's Logo
ChatGPT

OpenAI, Mass Scraper of Copyrighted Work, Claims Copyright Over Subreddit's Logo

“It does not seem wise for OpenAI to start enforcing copyright claims,” one Redditor wrote. 
Scientists Use Ultrasound to Make Cold Brew Coffee in 3 Minutes Instead of 24 Hours
Coffee

Scientists Use Ultrasound to Make Cold Brew Coffee in 3 Minutes Instead of 24 Hours

They have also invented something they are calling "cold espresso."
How Resellers Are Transferring Billie Eilish's 'Untransferable' Tickets
Billie Eilish tickets

How Resellers Are Transferring Billie Eilish's 'Untransferable' Tickets

Ticketmaster's untransferable tickets can be—and are—transferred by ticket brokers all the time.
NYPD Produces Propaganda Instead of Legally Required Public Records
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NYPD Produces Propaganda Instead of Legally Required Public Records

NYPD was able to spin out a hype video in less than 24 hours, which is notable because New York City has been horrendously slow to producing public records they are obligated by law to provide to the taxpayers who fund them.