Weekly Web Roundup

Spring is right around the corner and the 1851 Franchise staff has a few links to hold you over until it arrives

SPONSOREDUpdated 2:14PM • 03/09/16

Long lost “twins” Will Ferrell and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith are getting together to host a charity event on April 29 for Cancer for College and Silverlake Conservatory of Music. The charity event will emulate a quinceanera. - Matt Diaz

A ransomware attack on Apple Inc’s Mac computers was downloaded more than 6,000 times before the threat was caught. Ransomware is malicious software that regulates access to a computer system and forces users to pay to clear away the restriction. - Lauren Moorman

A geodesic dome loft in California has become the most popular place to crash on Airbnb. The cabin in the Redwoods of California was originally built as a space for the owner’s homeless friend. Airbnb users can pay $110 a night for the rental, which comes equipped with a futon and double bed, small kitchen and composting toilet. - Andi Summers

Going viral is the perfect marketing tool for companies; it’s cheap and they can reach a whole new audience. But having a viral sensation isn’t something you can plan for and companies may not be aware of that. - Sarah Mellema

Amazon, which seems to be inventing or reconfiguring everything these days, will be creating a new virtual reality platform. The Verge reported Amazon is looking to compete with its competitors, Netflix and Hulu, which also have virtual reality apps on the way. - Ryan Paul

Hot off the success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens - I mean have you seen the box office receipts? - director J.J. Abrams is presenting 10 Cloverfield Lane. What is unique about the film is that even three months before its March 11 debut in theatres, no one knew it existed. Abrams is fully aware of what he was doing and likes the mystery films can hold. - Chris Zois