Netflix buys Wonka author Dahl's catalog
Netflix has acquired the works of Roald Dahl, the late British author of celebrated children's books such as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."
Sep 22, 2021
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New tool could help authors bust writer's block in novel-length works
Authors experiencing writer's block could soon have a new way to help develop the next section of their story.
Aug 25, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
Study explores how the elderly use smart speaker technology
Researchers from Bentley University, in partnership with Waltham Council on Aging in Massachusetts, and as part of a study funded by the National Science Foundation, have been exploring how the elderly use smart speakers ...
Jun 17, 2021
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Internet
Development of a smart system for fake news detection
A research team from the universities of Jaén and Alicante has created an application that automatically analyzes news stories and determines their truthfulness with a high degree of accuracy. Although the model is still ...
May 11, 2021
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Twitter bolsters subscription plans with ad-free news
Twitter on Tuesday said it is buying Scroll and its ad-free news app to bolster a coming subscription service, and channel money to journalism in the process.
May 4, 2021
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Need to settle old scores shows up in questionable social media content during pandemic, election
If you are among the Facebook and Twitter users who thought posts you read during the heart of the pandemic and election were conspiracy laden, politically one-sided and just flat-out antagonistic, you might have been onto ...
Mar 26, 2021
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In Australia, Facebook News is no more. Here's where to turn for trusted information
Information is everywhere, right? Well, here in Australia, we now have one less source of news information at our fingertips.
Feb 18, 2021
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Computer Sciences
When a story is breaking, AI can help consumers identify fake news
Warnings about misinformation are now regularly posted on Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms, but not all of these cautions are created equal. New research from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute shows that ...
Jan 21, 2021
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The Matrix is already here: Social media promised to connect us, but left us isolated, scared and tribal
About a year ago I began to follow my interest in health and fitness on Instagram. Soon I began to see more and more fitness-related accounts, groups, posts and ads. I kept clicking and following, and eventually my Instagram ...
Nov 12, 2020
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Automotive
Where are our self-driving cars?
Tesla recently made headlines with the beta launch of its Full Self-Driving system. That system comes with a disclaimer saying, "It may do the wrong thing at the worst time, so you must always keep your hands on the wheel ...
Nov 4, 2020
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