Users can note which content they would like to view more frequently. Instagram is handing users some control in deciding what content they see. The social media giant is allowing users to have a say ...

Personalized algorithms may quietly sabotage how people learn, nudging them into narrow tunnels of information even when they start with zero prior knowledge. In the study, participants using ...

Instagram is back with a new feature that will allow users to "tune" their algorithm to only display the content they prefer to see, which will be first made available to Reels. The feature is still ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. If you want to solve a tricky problem, it often helps to get organized. You might, for example, break the problem into pieces and tackle ...

You’re at the checkout screen after an online shopping spree, ready to enter your credit card number. You type it in and instantly see a red error message ...

Ever wondered how social media platforms decide how to fill our feeds? They use algorithms, of course, but how do these algorithms work? A series of corporate leaks over the past few years provides a ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Michael Earley, 71, who left us suddenly on July 12, 2025. A man whose personality was as vibrant as his smile, Kevin brought joy and ...

President Donald Trump’s decision to restore the original names of seven military bases previously named for Confederate military figures includes Fort Lee, renamed Fort Gregg-Adams during the Biden ...

LinkedIn's algorithm prioritizes ads & sponsored content, hurting organic reach for creators. To adapt: share niche expertise, use authentic images, craft strong hooks, write longer comments, engage ...

When it comes to teaching math, a debate has persisted for decades: How, and to what degree, should algorithms be a focus of learning math? The step-by-step procedures are among the most debated ...

FILE - Texas A&M athletic director Trev Alberts answers questions during an NCAA college baseball news conference, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in College Station, Texas. Meredith Seaver / AP There was ...

Texas A&M baseball confirmed coach Michael Earley will return for his second season on Friday. Earley, in his first season after taking over for now-Texas coach Jim Schlossnagle, missed out on the ...