If you’re going to get sucked in by social media, at least make it worthwhile. TikTok, and many other platforms, use a “black-box” algorithm — an AI recommendation system that studies what captures ...

War propaganda is now built for the algorithm. In a social media war, engagement matters more than belief—and journalism is caught in the middle.

Fake videos and images depicting fake attacks and fake troops have racked up tens of millions of views on social media platforms in the nearly two weeks since the Iran war began.

Ever noticed how checking your phone feels a little like opening a surprise gift? There''s a tiny spark of curiosity every ...

The music video has always been a powerful canvas for visual storytelling. For decades, it served as an experimental ...

The soaring cost and limited supply of computer memory is slowing some projects — and spurring creative approaches.

This is where Channel Surfer comes in. The simple web UI tool turns your YouTube subscriptions into a 2000s-style cable TV guide, adding a fun (and nostalgic) element for content discovery. Created by ...

A few weeks ago, we covered a website that presented a constantly shifting selection of MTV videos, chosen without any algorithmic input or recommendations. If that idea appealed, you may also enjoy a ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) presents RANDOM-ACCESS MEMORY: Internet Art, March 15-Sept. 27, an exhibit that brings together digital projects by ...

A shillelagh is a carefully carved wooden staff important to Irish culture. In Savannah, a nexus of Irish immigration in the South, it’s essential to the city’s famous St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.