Facebook and your mental health
Thanks to social media, we now know more than we need to know, like whom Suzie from high school married and what Jake from accounting had for lunch. Turns out, the more we use Facebook the unhappier we are, according to a new study from Yale University and the University of California. The study tracked the mental health and social interactions of 5,200 participants over the course of two years.
Thanks to social media, we now know more than we need to know, like whom Suzie from high school married and what Jake from accounting had for lunch. Turns out, the more we use Facebook the unhappier we are, according to a new study from Yale University and the University of California. The study tracked the mental health and social interactions of 5,200 participants over the course of two years.
Extremism online
Following Saturday's attack in London, Facebook is promising to do more to keep terrorists off its network. But stopping extremists from spreading their message of hate across the web is so difficult because it requires vigilance and cooperation from law enforcement, internet users, and most importantly social media companies, experts told Fox 5. While Facebook and others say they already work to combat online extremism, some critics said that is not nearly enough.
Following Saturday's attack in London, Facebook is promising to do more to keep terrorists off its network. But stopping extremists from spreading their message of hate across the web is so difficult because it requires vigilance and cooperation from law enforcement, internet users, and most importantly social media companies, experts told Fox 5. While Facebook and others say they already work to combat online extremism, some critics said that is not nearly enough.
Trump's fake followers
Between President Donald Trump's official and personal Twitter accounts he has tens of millions of followers. But a new audit finds a lot of the accounts seem to be bots with no real people behind them. That report has some critics accusing the president of buying followers. The president isn't the only high-profile account with questionable followers.
Between President Donald Trump's official and personal Twitter accounts he has tens of millions of followers. But a new audit finds a lot of the accounts seem to be bots with no real people behind them. That report has some critics accusing the president of buying followers. The president isn't the only high-profile account with questionable followers.
Can big data analysis swing a political election? | What Is IT? The Big Idea Edition
As nearly everything in our lives transitions from the real to the digital world, the more those things can -- and are -- being tracked. Every like, tweet, search and swipe ours is a piece of that digital data mosaic that makes up our online life. But with that massive amount of information, companies, advertisers and now political campaigns are gaining a big advantage.
As nearly everything in our lives transitions from the real to the digital world, the more those things can -- and are -- being tracked. Every like, tweet, search and swipe ours is a piece of that digital data mosaic that makes up our online life. But with that massive amount of information, companies, advertisers and now political campaigns are gaining a big advantage.
What is Ransomware? | What Is IT?
You wake up, turn on your computer, and there it is-- A menacing message informing you that the data on your computer is encrypted. The only way to unlock it is to pay up. You're now the victim of Ransomware
You wake up, turn on your computer, and there it is-- A menacing message informing you that the data on your computer is encrypted. The only way to unlock it is to pay up. You're now the victim of Ransomware
Robots in education
Imagine seeing a robot coming down the hallway in your school. Students at Saint Bartholomew in East Brunswick, New Jersey, see it every day. A robot called V-Go enables Tyler Knurek, 13, to attend class and be with his friends while he is physically at home. Tyler has cancer. He has been unable to go to school because of his treatments.
Imagine seeing a robot coming down the hallway in your school. Students at Saint Bartholomew in East Brunswick, New Jersey, see it every day. A robot called V-Go enables Tyler Knurek, 13, to attend class and be with his friends while he is physically at home. Tyler has cancer. He has been unable to go to school because of his treatments.
Future of social media
We live in a world where technology and social media are increasingly present in our lives -- and they're always evolving. Tech expert Seth Porges believes we will move beyond phones and computers and on to virtual reality and even devices that will allow us to connect our brains directly with machines.
We live in a world where technology and social media are increasingly present in our lives -- and they're always evolving. Tech expert Seth Porges believes we will move beyond phones and computers and on to virtual reality and even devices that will allow us to connect our brains directly with machines.
Your health in the digital world
What is technology's impact on your health and what are all the ways it helps you live better and even longer? Technology has become something we can't live without. Now more than ever it is saving lives, too. In the field of medicine, the tech industry is aiming to eliminate diseases and bring more robotics into the operating room.
What is technology's impact on your health and what are all the ways it helps you live better and even longer? Technology has become something we can't live without. Now more than ever it is saving lives, too. In the field of medicine, the tech industry is aiming to eliminate diseases and bring more robotics into the operating room.
Live streaming violence
Steve Stephens's random and vicious killing of Cleveland retiree Robert Godwin Sr. is not the only violent crime to unfold in near-real time on Facebook. All of these incidents highlight the danger of allowing anyone to broadcast live from anywhere, with the simple click of a button.
Steve Stephens's random and vicious killing of Cleveland retiree Robert Godwin Sr. is not the only violent crime to unfold in near-real time on Facebook. All of these incidents highlight the danger of allowing anyone to broadcast live from anywhere, with the simple click of a button.
Facebook killer dead
The man who randomly gunned down a Cleveland retiree and posted video of the crime on Facebook killed himself Tuesday during a police chase in Pennsylvania that began when a McDonald's drive-thru attendant recognized him. It marked a violent end to the nearly 48-hour multistate manhunt for Steve Stephens, whose case brought another round of criticism down on Facebook over how responsibly it polices objectionable material posted by users.
The man who randomly gunned down a Cleveland retiree and posted video of the crime on Facebook killed himself Tuesday during a police chase in Pennsylvania that began when a McDonald's drive-thru attendant recognized him. It marked a violent end to the nearly 48-hour multistate manhunt for Steve Stephens, whose case brought another round of criticism down on Facebook over how responsibly it polices objectionable material posted by users.
Campus blast
4 students were hurt in an experimental rocket mishap.
4 students were hurt in an experimental rocket mishap.
Why haven't smart watches caught on?
Smart watches were supposed to be the next big "thing" in tech. But how many people do you know even have one? The CEO of Chinese electronics company Huawei, whose company sells a smart watch, said this week that he doesn't see the purpose of the device.
Smart watches were supposed to be the next big "thing" in tech. But how many people do you know even have one? The CEO of Chinese electronics company Huawei, whose company sells a smart watch, said this week that he doesn't see the purpose of the device.
'Unicorn' food
If food doesn't present well on a plate, it may not be on a menu for much longer, according to Daniela Galarza from Eater.com. A colorful trend is picking up speed in the culinary world. Rainbow-colored food started a few years back and it's still going strong, but now we also have unicorn food.
If food doesn't present well on a plate, it may not be on a menu for much longer, according to Daniela Galarza from Eater.com. A colorful trend is picking up speed in the culinary world. Rainbow-colored food started a few years back and it's still going strong, but now we also have unicorn food.
TSA social media
Rolling Stone recently named the TSA with its taxidermy alligator head Instagrams and collection of confiscated hatchets the fourth-best Instagram account in the world. TSA's Bob Burns said he believes the account is gradually changing the way passengers think of the TSA and the tasks it performs.
Rolling Stone recently named the TSA with its taxidermy alligator head Instagrams and collection of confiscated hatchets the fourth-best Instagram account in the world. TSA's Bob Burns said he believes the account is gradually changing the way passengers think of the TSA and the tasks it performs.
School's Instagram project
They're the Humans of Sachem North and each of them has a story to tell. Peer education teacher Jonathan Chiaramonte was inspired by the Humans of New York project highlighting the stories of strangers on the streets. He said this is no different. His goal is to help teens express themselves and bring students together.
They're the Humans of Sachem North and each of them has a story to tell. Peer education teacher Jonathan Chiaramonte was inspired by the Humans of New York project highlighting the stories of strangers on the streets. He said this is no different. His goal is to help teens express themselves and bring students together.
The Disruptors: Global travel
Technology has radically changed how we book travel. Disruptors are making travel more accessible. By making it easier, more people are getting out to see the world, especially the younger generation, and that's a good thing. The only caveat: making sure technology doesn't dominate your experience.
Technology has radically changed how we book travel. Disruptors are making travel more accessible. By making it easier, more people are getting out to see the world, especially the younger generation, and that's a good thing. The only caveat: making sure technology doesn't dominate your experience.
What is 'live chilling'?
Some teens say they prefer to hang out with each other online using social and video apps.
Some teens say they prefer to hang out with each other online using social and video apps.
JetBlue scam alert
JetBlue Airways wants you to beware of a scam. JetBlue says if you get a $500 JetBlue gift card in your email or social media account, ignore it. It is not real. And a fake JetBlue Airways Facebook page is offering free flights for an entire year to 800 lucky fans.
JetBlue Airways wants you to beware of a scam. JetBlue says if you get a $500 JetBlue gift card in your email or social media account, ignore it. It is not real. And a fake JetBlue Airways Facebook page is offering free flights for an entire year to 800 lucky fans.
The Disruptors: Media
Digital media company NowThis doesn't even have a website. Instead, it pumps millennial-geared content directly onto social channels, like Facebook and Snapchat. It is a media disruptor. BuzzFeed is one of the original digital disruptors. The site rose to fame with clickable lists of cute animals but has since invested big time in hard news.
Digital media company NowThis doesn't even have a website. Instead, it pumps millennial-geared content directly onto social channels, like Facebook and Snapchat. It is a media disruptor. BuzzFeed is one of the original digital disruptors. The site rose to fame with clickable lists of cute animals but has since invested big time in hard news.
Instagram photographer
Shauna Wades's work is both thought-provoking and eerie.
Shauna Wades's work is both thought-provoking and eerie.