Barry Lawson is a Bates computer science professor who chairs the Program in Digital and Computational Studies. He is also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who plays mandolin, guitar, and upright ...
Our brains use basic 'building blocks' of information to keep track of how people interact, enabling us to navigate complex social interactions, finds a new study. Our brains use basic 'building ...
Social media algorithms driven by AI shape far more than what appears on our screens, including how we think, feel, and ...
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World Digital unveils data-driven engagement strategies to help brands maximize social media impact through smart content and audience insights. Success in digital marketing is not about guesswork ...
The collaboration underscores VirtuAlly’s role as a national leader in NICU virtual nursing, bringing specialized clinical expertise that expands staffing capacity, improves workflows, and elevates ...
FeedbackKit: A developer-first feedback platform for multi-platform appsHi HN! I'm Ben, founder of Swiftly Workspace, and I'm launching FeedbackKit - a complete feedback management platform built for developers who ship on multiple platforms.The problem: Most feedback tools are either abandonware side projects or enterprise solutions too complex for indie devs and small teams. I needed something actively maintained, truly multi-platform, and built for the long haul.What FeedbackKit doe
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You’re reading Infinite Scroll, Kyle Chayka’s weekly column on how technology shapes culture. When did having lots of followers lose its inherent appeal? It’s a post-pandemic phenomenon. During the ...
Meta and Google are defending themselves in a California court - and what happens at this trial could affect thousands of ...
As the Spring Festival draws near, Chinese cultural elements are spreading at an accelerated pace across the globe. From a ...
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January 17, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Silverback Webinar has released an announcement emphasizing the growing importance ...
New findings from the University of East London show that online risk-taking is widespread among young people, with behaviors such as digital piracy, accessing risky online spaces or engaging with ...
Dr. Doug Williamson reveals that the biggest risk to AI adoption isn't tech, but poor communication. To maintain trust, leaders must ditch jargon, admit uncertainty, and frame AI as a tool for support ...
The O2O system could send more data to Earth than ever before, NASA says.
In K-12 environments, social media is a central hub of student life, where friendships grow, information spreads, and risks can emerge. The digital...