YouTube’s algorithms can drag you down a rabbit hole of conspiracies, researcher finds
It starts with a single video. A YouTube search for keywords like “crisis actor,” a term used last week to discredit the outspoken survivors of a school shooting in Parkland, Florida, can drag viewers down a rabbit hole of conspiracy-related content, a researcher found. Professor and data journalist … Read More
The “crisis actor” theory is just the tip of YouTube’s conspiracy iceberg
The theories spread like wildfire online, and one video that claimed Hogg was an actor was the top trending video on YouTube, gathering 200,000 views before it was taken down. Meanwhile fellow student Cameron Kasky was forced to leave Facebook after receiving “graphic death threats”. Read More
Headhunter.io finds the ideal candidate in Nimble CRM
In Headhunter.io we're really figuring out what roles, skills, and products people know, based on business social networks like LinkedIn, Xing and Viadeo. We are processing some 300 million profiles, tagging and categorizing those folks. That enables recruiters to quickly find the most qualified people … Read More
Five Tips To Boost Your Company’s LinkedIn Profile
In light of the digital revolution, social networks like LinkedIn are now replacing old-school recruiting tactics like headhunters or dry email exchanges. They also allow for flexibility and provide direct access to professionals at all levels in a multitude of industries. An online presence with LinkedIn is … Read More
LinkedIn Profile Suggests Little Nightmares for Switch
According to a LinkedIn profile for a programmer at Engine Software, spotted by Resetera, Little Nightmares is currently in the process of being ported to Switch. Engine Software previously ported Blossom Tales, Rive and Oceanhorn to Switch, so it's entirely plausible. While Bandai Namco or Nintendo … Read More
Paddy McGuinness’ wife Christine likes cryptic Instagram post about ‘revenge’ after Nicole …
Christine McGuinness has liked a cryptic Instagram post in the wake of reports she is working on her marriage to Take Me Out host Paddy McGuinness after he was pictured arm-in-arm with Nicole Appleton. Christine, 29, appeared to hint at their alleged relationship troubles by liking a post about “karma” … …
Half-naked women, orgies and wild drinking games: The Candyman’s provocative Instagram is …
'Instagram is how we communicate with our fans,' said Belinda. 'There's a bunch of haters out there reporting us. We're in discussion with our lawyers to see what our next option is.' The Candyman, who owns FreeChoice Australia, provides food, drinks and entertainment for free with the hedonistic … Read More
The 12 Most Stunning Instagram Photos of the Grand Canyon
Whether you agree with scientists who argue that the Grand Canyon is 7 million or 70 million years old, we can all agree that it's among America's most breath-taking natural features. Grand Canyon National Park, which was established on February 26, 1919, is one of the most popular destinations in …
15-year-old Rajasthan boy invites Lucknow youth to ‘Lashkar’ WhatsApp group
A Lucknow youth approached police yesterday after he received a link on WhatsApp to join a group created in the name of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Police have traced the message to a 15-year-old boy in Bhilwada, Rajasthan, and have alerted their counterparts in that state. Meanwhile, an FIR has been … Read …
HDFC Bank says Sebi directed it to probe results leak on WhatsApp
The HDFC Bank on Monday confirmed that Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has directed it to conduct an internal inquiry into the leakage of unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) related to financial figures of some companies including the bank through WhatsApp messages. Read More