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Canadian researchers use Twitter and Google to predict disease outbreaks
Scientists from the University of Waterloo are using social media and artificial intelligence to study real-time public perceptions of vaccines and … [Read more...] about Canadian researchers use Twitter and Google to predict disease outbreaks
Recreational drug users are really into social networking, study finds
Although recreational drug users are a mixed group, their motivations have a common theme:social networking. That’s the conclusion from an … [Read more...] about Recreational drug users are really into social networking, study finds
UBC researchers track transit users through Twitter
In a sign of smart tech’s impending influence on municipal planning, researchers at the University of British Columbia have showed how crunching the … [Read more...] about UBC researchers track transit users through Twitter
Instagram is the worst for your mental health, study finds
Instagram may be the best place to share pics of your latest veggie lasagna creation, or if you’re WWE wrestler Braun Strowman, nice shots of your … [Read more...] about Instagram is the worst for your mental health, study finds
AcuityAds gets new $6.00 target at Echelon Wealth Partners
A new acquisition by AcuityAds (TSXV:AT) has Echelon Wealth Partners analyst Rob Goff feeling bullish about the company. On Friday, AcuityAds … [Read more...] about AcuityAds gets new $6.00 target at Echelon Wealth Partners
OMG: Toronto Argonauts cut veteran Ricky Foley with a text message
In the world of business and relationships everyone knows its rude to break up over text, but apparently assistant GM for the Toronto Argonauts … [Read more...] about OMG: Toronto Argonauts cut veteran Ricky Foley with a text message
Facebook homework reminder bot created by BC teen is inventive but flawed
A Facebook chatbot named Christopher Bot has been gaining publicity lately, ostensibly because it helps those with troubles remembering deadlines. Its … [Read more...] about Facebook homework reminder bot created by BC teen is inventive but flawed
Up to 15% of Instagram users buy “likes”, finds Western U study
Grasping one’s phone after sharing a selfie, and watching as the ‘Likes’ pour in, provides a certain unparalleled rush to many Instagram users. … [Read more...] about Up to 15% of Instagram users buy “likes”, finds Western U study
Western University researchers develop algorithm to detect fake and satirical news
Times are tough in the news media racket. Not only has print journalism been gutted by losses in advertising, leaving companies scrambling to … [Read more...] about Western University researchers develop algorithm to detect fake and satirical news