Cole, Samantha: - Samantha Cole is a senior staff writer for Motherboard, Vice's science and technology outlet, where she covers sexuality, online culture, platforms, and the adult industry. Born on Maryland's eastern shore, Sam's ten-year career in journalism spans from hyper-local newspapers to national and international outlets including Popular Science, Fast Company, and Al Jazeera. In 2020, she was nominated for a Writer's Guild Award for best digital news coverage. In her spare time, Sam can be found biking around Brooklyn, stress-baking, and spelunking into the internet's horniest subcultures.