Ben Parr

Co-Editor of Mashable, tech entrepreneur, sci-fi writer, and aspiring world changer. I'm quirky and love building things
Can a police department be this incompetent? Arresting reporters, assaulting citizens with cameras, not to mention the tragedy itself.
RT @brianstelter: @benparr about to go live on CNN again.
I’d be interested to see how much airtime the three major cable networks give to Ferguson.
It feels like #Furguson has finally hit a tipping point.
It feels like #furgeson has finally hit a tipping point today. I only hope it results in some justice.
"Enough is enough in Ferguson” - http://www.vox.com/2014...
I liked a @YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch... Robin Williams Helps Matt Damon with His Monologue
In case you missed last week: DominateFund portfolio company @ubeam will soon make wireless electricity a reality - http://www.ibtimes.com/ubeam-c...
Deleted PR tweet because I neglected to remove personal contact information. Thanks for pointing it out, @jordanrcrook
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha: it looks like an iPhone! … and I kinda want it.
I have to root for @DogBountyHunter, who is going after MMA fighter @WarMachine170, who’s wanted for alleged domestic abuse of his ex-GF.
RT @fundraisinisfun: @benparr Because no one's playing- they're too busy sending invites to their friends! LOL
Who didn’t see this coming? I mean, really. RT @TechCrunch: Candy Crush maker King drops 20% after dismal earnings http://techcrunch.com/2014...
Shocker! Another social game loses steam. RT @TechCrunch: Candy Crush maker King drops 20% after dismal earnings http://techcrunch.com/2014...
Tonight’s a late night, coffee-fueled marathon work session. Hope I brewed enough coffee.
HELL YEAH! My dear, dear friend @JasonLBaptiste and his company OnSwipe just got acquired by Beanstock! Congrats! - http://techcrunch.com/2014...
Far too many women in Silicon Valley have complained to me about the dating scene. Specifically that the men live in “Never Land."
If you’re struggling, feeling depressed or coping with an addiction/mental disorder, reach out. Talk to somebody. You aren’t alone.
"An obituary for Robin Williams in the form of his best scenes" - http://qz.com/248026...
RT @jowens510: Within 20 minutes of discovering Robin Williams was dead, @PandoDaily used it to discuss state of media. Disgusting. https://twitter.com/jowens5...
RT @henryklee: Robin Williams, 63, last seen alive last night at Tiburon home. Presumed cause of death "suicide due to asphyxia." https://twitter.com/henrykl...
RT @FrankGruber: VC David Hornik: Entrepreneurship Is Irrational http://tech.co/dave-ho... / via @TechCocktail #startup #vc #TCWEEK
Glad to hear Shark Fin Soup is falling out of favor in China. Our sharks are in danger of mass extinction: http://www.care2.com/causes...
I liked a @YouTube video from @jtotheizzoe https://www.youtube.com/watch... What If There Were No Sharks?
What a strange but intriguing joint venture between @BeachMint and @CondeNast. BeachMint takes over Lucky Mag: http://techcrunch.com/2014...
Looking for Burning Man tickets for myself and a few friends. Let me know if you have any. It would be greatly appreciated.
RT @pmarca: 1/Tonight I'm tickled pink to be able to talk about our new investment in Buzzfeed! http://www.nytimes.com/2014...
RT @charlesjo: @rrhoover Wow. Curated purchases off Twitter. Amazon should just acquire you before you get too expensive :) /@benparr
Need a new wallet. Anyone have suggestions?
I have an idea for a new film franchise: TTNA: Teenage Transforming Ninja Avengers. Can’t go wrong. @Jon_Favreau, call me.