Jackson/Olding rape trial hears of explicit WhatsApp messages
The jury in Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding's rape trial has been hearing the WhatsApp exchanges between them and others after the alleged rape. The Ireland and Ulster rugby players are accused of raping the same woman at Jackson's home in Belfast in the early hours of June 28th 2016. …
Brits mock Cumbria ‘earthquake’ and ‘apocalyptic’ snow in hilarious Twitter memes
BRITS have been mocking the "apocalyptic" weather and earthquake in Cumbria with hilarious Twitter memes. As the UK woke up to a heavy blanket of snow that sparked travel chaos, some jokers saw the funny side. Brist have been posting memes about the weather. 4. Brist have been posting memes … …
In Japan, Twitter sees a surge of users – and revenue
In Japan, Twitter's success in converting users into revenue – a problem that has vexed the social network since its founding – has raised hopes it might lead to broader growth across the company. Investors and analysts, however, point to Japan-specific factors that may not be replicable elsewhere. Read More
What can Twitter and Facebook tell us about obesity in the United States?
Open your favorite social media app and scroll through recent updates from people in your network. Chances are, you will see a picture of a beautifully styled plate of food, restaurant recommendations or a post about what or where someone is currently eating. These postings could reveal prevalent food … Read …
How to Master Social Media Marketing for your Business
This means that social media defies geographical barriers since it is accessible all over the world. · Social Media is Customer Service Friendly – Social media networks can be used to showcase the business's excellent service by answering customer's inquiry promptly and in a more “friendly” manner. Read More
What is Vero? Social media app to rival Facebook and Instagram is topping charts
Vero was co-founded in 2015 by Lebanese billionaire Ayman Hariri, and has a “manifesto” that seems to be resonating with users amid algorithm changes on other social networks. The app, which is available on iPhones and Androids, has been so widely downloaded around the world in recent days … Read More
Rudaw awarded for best social media engagement
It topped 100 million users on social media platforms during the Kurdistan Region's independence referendum on September 25, 2017. “Our focus on … Rudaw's Hemin Lihony (center) receives an award from WAN-IFRA for best social media engagement in Dubai on February 28, 2018. Photo: Rudaw Read More
Mental health: the dangers of the social media diagnosis
Even Facebook agrees that social media can be bad for your mental health. And research by the Department of Education has found that the mental well-being of teenage girls in the UK is worsening, with the impact of social media cited as the cause. Yet my research reveals that more …
Beast from the East threatens to put the skids on retail replenishment
… may see their revenue increase and improve the customer experience. “Retailers have to know what products they need, and in what quantity. It is very difficult for humans to accurately account for the impact of extreme weather on customer demand, if not impossible. AI, on the other hand, can …
What Data Will You Feed Your Artificial Intelligence?
Connecting the information in your different systems to provide that big picture can pay off for the agents, and the humans you have sitting in customer service right now. All of this presupposes the AI is learning from human actions performed in a completely fair manner. The key word here …