Ben Gilbert
Business Insider
New York, United States
Contact Ben
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Recent articles by Ben:
'They are going to get steamrolled': California's governor warns Facebook, YouTube, and other social media giants that government regulation is coming
Social media giants like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube will face major regulation in the next decade, according to California Gov. Gavin Newsom. → Read More
Jon Snow apologizes for the final season of 'Game of Thrones' in a ridiculous new deepfake video
You may never get the apology you want from Jon Snow for the final season of "Game of Thrones," but this video may suffice. → Read More
Elon Musk just revealed more video games coming to Tesla cars — here's the full list so far
Before Elon Musk was building rockets and starting car companies, he was a guy who liked video games. And now he's putting them into his cars. → Read More
In a major surprise, Nintendo just revealed that a huge 'Legend of Zelda' sequel is in development
Nintendo just surprised everyone by announcing a sequel to "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild," the modern classic that came out in 2017. → Read More
Google could be banned from San Francisco Pride after its response to a YouTuber who used homophobic slurs
For the first time ever, Google could be banned from participating in San Francisco's annual Pride celebration. → Read More
An animal welfare protester just leapt onstage at Amazon's big tech event, coming within feet of CEO Jeff Bezos
During an interview with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, an animal rights protester stormed the stage and got within feet of Bezos before being stopped. → Read More
Apple CEO Tim Cook takes aim at Facebook once again: 'I worry about any property today that pushes news in a feed'
Apple CEO Tim Cook took aim once again at Facebook over fake news and user privacy. → Read More
Sorry, Apple's controversial $1,000 computer screen stand isn't a ripoff — it's a missed opportunity
Apple is a victim of its own poor messaging — by separating the stand price from the display, Apple shot itself in the foot. → Read More
Twitter is looking for someone to be its next 'Tweeter-in-chief'
Love to tweet? You could be the next face of Twitter, on Twitter! All you have to do is really, really, REALLY understand what Twitter is all about. → Read More
We compared the $200 Scuf Vantage PlayStation controller to the $25 EasySMX controller — and the winner was clear
The Scuf Vantage is a $200 PlayStation controller with tons of customization. But how much better is it when compared to the $25 EasySMX controller? → Read More
Now that 'Game of Thrones' is finally over, here's how to cancel your HBO Now subscription
Eight seasons later, your watch of "Game of Thrones" has ended. Here's how to cancel your HBO Now subscription. → Read More
A new bill is proposing fines of anywhere from $25 to $250 for texting while crossing the street in New York City
If the threat of being hit by a speeding vehicle wasn't enough to deter you from texting while crossing the street, perhaps a small fine will. → Read More
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on basic Uber etiquette: Ask before using your phone, and don't slam the door
The CEO of Uber has a few suggestions for how to be a nice person while riding in an Uber. → Read More
Google took a major shot at Apple's iPhone camera while announcing its new $400 Pixel smartphone
Google's Pixel smartphones have best-in-class cameras that regularly beat Apple's iPhone in quality, and Google knows it. → Read More
Samsung is canceling pre-orders of the $2,000 Galaxy Fold if it doesn't ship by the end of May
In an email sent to customers who pre-ordered the Galaxy Fold, Samsung warned that pre-orders will be cancelled if it doesn't ship by May 31. → Read More
Google's next major Pixel smartphone could cost as little as $400
The next entry in Google's flagship smartphone line, the Pixel 3a, could cost less than half the price of an iPhone. → Read More
Microsoft created guidelines for what's 'acceptable' Xbox trash talk, and the suggestions are hilarious
What would you do if, while playing a game online with strangers, one of them said to you, "That was some serious potato aim. Get wrecked"? → Read More
Facebook has a new, $400 virtual reality headset that's coming on May 21
Facebook's next standalone virtual reality headset, the Oculus Quest, arrives on May 21 for $400. → Read More
New York City's iconic Grand Central train station is getting a major tech upgrade
The arrivals and departures board at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan is getting a digital overhaul. → Read More
Here's our clearest look yet at the resurrected Motorola Razr, the next major foldable smartphone coming this summer
Before the smartphone was ubiquitous, the Motorola Razr phone was a must-have. In 2019, it's coming back! → Read More