Ever wondered how social media platforms decide how to fill our feeds? They use algorithms, of course, but how do these algorithms work? A series of corporate leaks over the past few years provides a ...

Netflix users know that the streaming platform categorizes its genres broadly. But did you know that Netflix is also home to ...

Go to Netflix.com in Chrome, Safari, or whatever browser you normally use and log in like usual. Then use the same web address trick: type netflix.com/browse/genre/ followed by your code number.

A machine-learning algorithm spotted signs of “covert consciousness” in coma patients—in some cases, days before doctors could do so ...

If you've been noticing a distinct change in the content you're seeing on Facebook recently, you aren't alone. Several members of the IndyStar newsroom have reported seeing a disproportionate amount ...

Adam Aleksic has somehow managed to make linguistics cool. His rapid-fire videos have attracted an audience of millions across the social media universe. A Harvard graduate with a linguistics degree, ...

Hoboken, N.J., June 17, 2025 – At the dawn of computing, women were the early adopters of computational technology, working with punch cards in what was then considered secretarial work. As computer ...

The polarising impact of social media isn’t just the result of bad algorithms – it is inevitable because of the core components of how the platforms work, a study with AI-generated users has found. It ...

A new algorithm-defying trend has been popping up on TikTok as users of the platform swap in the term “music festivals” to discuss protests happening across the U.S. TikTok users have gotten the ...

LinkedIn rolled out an algorithm change that puts some older posts at the top of the feed. LinkedIn told BI the change, which happened in mid-June, aims to balance recency with relevance. LinkedIn ...

Cardiologist Dr. Harlan Krumholz at Yale warns about hidden hypertension but a new software update for Apple Watch is making ...