Overview

• A group of journalists from Vice's tech brand Motherboard started their own tech publication called 404 Media.
• Media will focus on topics like hacking, online communities, sex work, and the "right to repair" movement.
• The founders were inspired by other journalist-owned publications like Defector and Hell Gate.
• They plan to operate with low overhead costs and have a subscription-based model.
• The founders invested $1,000 each to cover initial costs, with subscriptions costing $10/month or $100/year.