Science, Technology, and Social Media

Is Facial Recognition Technology Capable Of Identifying Suspects? Here’s What Tech Experts Say

San Francisco prohibited city police from using facial recognition technology to identify suspects, and now experts warn that the fledgling…

7 years ago

SpaceX Set to Launch 60 Internet Satellites [video + details]

Update: Wednesday night's planned launch has been postponed. Upper winds over the launch area exceeded safety limits and the launch…

7 years ago

White House Invites Americans To Share Stories Of Being Banned On Social Media With Trump

The White House is inviting Americans to share their experiences having their social media accounts banned or suspended for “unclear”…

7 years ago

The United States Had Fewer Babies This Year Than In The Past 30 Years: Report

The United States birth rate hit a record low in 2018 with numbers reflecting the lowest birthrates in the past…

7 years ago

Facebook provides data to academic researchers to determine social media influence during elections

Ever since the emergence of social media, political activities have never been the same. It has completely changed how political…

7 years ago

Google Executives Crack Down On Leakers As Employees Fear The Worst

Google is locking down internal communications as the Silicon Valley giant works to contain a rash of leaks, BuzzFeed reported…

7 years ago

Always look on the bright side of life

By Bob Holmes, Knowable Magazine A sunny disposition isn’t just good for your mental health. It’s good for your body,…

7 years ago

American Diver Smashes Record For Deepest Ocean Dive

American diver Victor Vescovo descended nearly 7 miles into the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench, breaking the world record for the…

7 years ago

Confirmed: Google Favors Liberal News Outlets Over Conservative Ones

Google’s algorithms appear to favor the likes of CNN, The New York Times, and other major outlets by a significant…

7 years ago

Twitter Temporarily Suspends Trump’s Favorite Troll After He Posts Tweet Mocking CNN’s Jim Acosta

A Twitter account that President Donald Trump frequently retweets was partially suspended Thursday for allegedly violating the company’s rules of…

7 years ago