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TikTok secret algorithm is a big 'Duh!'

By Lance Ulanoff published

A new report outlines just how TikTok figures out what you like – and how to keep you watching.

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Piracy sites saw huge drop in traffic last year

By Barclay Ballard published

Websites used to download pirated material saw major decline in traffic last year, even with COVID-19.

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Algorithms on trial

Could a computer algorithm be put on trial?

By Jamie Carter last updated

The tech industry needs to consider ethics, morality and the threat of litigation.

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A popular encryption algorithm is being killed because it is too weak

By Anthony Spadafora last updated

The cost of launching collision attacks against SHA-1 has come down significantly making the encryption algorithm more vulnerable.

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Google unveils new system for measuring your website's quality

By Anthony Spadafora published

Google has announced a new ranking algorithm for websites which will go live sometime next year.

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Google search results get niche-specific

By Anthony Spadafora published

Searchmetrics’ Björn Beth explains how Google’s latest algorithm update means big changes for online content creators.

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Facial recognition could be revolutionized by new light-eliminating algorithm

By Andrew London published

A team working out of Israel has developed an algorithm that can remove light from images, improving identification.

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Spotify’s 'Your Summer Rewind' playlist is a fun reminder that you're being watched

By Andrew London published

Spotify's new playlist that compiles your favourite summer songs of yesteryear, shows just how much it remembers

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