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Choosing to be the good guy in video games

Sep 11, 2012
Many gamers choose the path of good when playing video games.

Small talk: Kickstarter consultants, counterfeit bills

Aug 3, 2012
The news that didn't quite make the headlines. This week: Missile Defense staff warned to stop surfing porn sites, an entire industry of consultants to help you raise money on Kickstarter, and counterfeit $100 bills in Arizona.

Yahoo has a big leak, Kickstarter has a big hit

Jul 13, 2012
You should change your Yahoo passwords and you should pay attention to a hugely well-funded game console.

From dreams to reality, by way of Kickstarter

Apr 30, 2012
Some 50,000 projects have launched through the crowdfunding site so far. Co-founder Yancey Strickler talks about some of his favorite Kickstarter projects.

Kickstarter: D.I.Y. fundraising in the social network age

Apr 26, 2012
Kickstarter co-founder Yancey Strickler on the crowdfunding site's spectacular growth as it strives to stay true to its mission.

JOBS Act boosts startups through 'crowdfunding'

Apr 5, 2012
With the JOBS Act, small companies can now get off the ground by selling stock on the Internet to everyday people -- without going through the hassle of a stock exchange.

For public good, not for profit.

DNA goes DIY

Jul 8, 2011
Looking for an affordable way to research DNA? Well now a $512 model, brought to light thanks to a Kickstarter campaign, can be yours. The machine...

Tweet becomes a Robocop social phenomenon

Feb 11, 2011
It all started with a tweet from a guy in Philadelphia named @MT. It was directed at Detroit mayor Dave Bing: "@mayordavebing Philadelphia has a...