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Don’t Trust Doctor Google
If you’ve ever waited until no one was nearby, then furtively typed medical symptoms into your browser’s search box, you’re not alone. Looking for health information was the third most popular online activity in a 2011 Pew report.… Continue reading
April 21 Is Your Last Chance for Mobile Optimization Before ‘Mobilegeddon’
For years now, mobile usability has been a factor in Google’s search algorithm. Sites that are optimized suitably for use on mobile devices rank higher than their non-optimized counterparts, even on desktop devices. But until now, that ranking factor has… Continue reading
Emerging countries say Internet bad for morality, study finds
Many people in developing countries think the Internet has a positive influence on education and a negative influence on morality, according to a report released Thursday from the Pew Research Center.
Pew interviewed more than 36,000 people in 32 emerging… Continue reading
Avoid Bad Emails: Recognizing Phishing and Spam
You probably get hundreds of emails a day. But not all of them are genuine. In fact, many people out there want to get your login information, credit card and banking information, social security number, and other sensitive data. They… Continue reading
Self-driving cars could save $190B a year in damages and health costs
Google’s self-driving car prototype – no steering wheel required. Credit: Google
Commuters would also have more free time to — what else — surf the web
Each year, roadway crashes account for $212 billion in damages, including deaths, non-fatal… Continue reading
Brain abilities peak at different ages finds new study
NEW DELHI: A new study of fluid intelligence, that is, our ability to think quickly and recall information, has upended conventional theory that it peaks at around age 20 and starts declining after that.
The study, based on test scores… Continue reading
Why local businesses are worried about net neutrality and Thursday’s FCC vote
Why Louisville businesses are worried about net neutrality and the Federal Communications Commission vote on Thursday – Louisville – Louisville Business First
The Federal Communications Commission is expected to approve a proposal on Thursday that will regulate the Internet.… Continue reading
People Who Are Great at Reading Social Cues Are Also Great With the Internet
Some people are better at navigating cocktail parties, family gatherings, and office meetings. And, as it turns out, they are better at the Internet, too.
That’s the word from Anita Woolley, a professor of organizational behavior and theory at Carnegie… Continue reading
Twitter’s CEO: “We Suck at Dealing With Abuse and There’s No Excuse”
Twitter’s long had a problem with trolls hurling abuse and harassing other users. Now, its CEODick Costolo has admitted how big the problem is, accepting that the blame lies squarely at his feet and declaring that the company will make… Continue reading
People are less interested in marriage because there’s free porn on the internet, study finds
The rise of free internet pornography is responsible for people increasingly deciding not to get married, according to researchers.
Scientists studied trends in marriage and internet porn proliferation and said the increased availability and reduced cost of pornography on the internet had a “causal” effect on people deciding not to tie the knot. Continue reading
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