You can fix your Spotify algorithm in under five minutes. Here is how. The algorithm learns from your interaction with the ...

Joe Green is a writer based in Bristol, UK. He acquired his first computer and dial-up modem in 1992 and has worked in the tech industry since 2000. He writes and podcasts, specialising in open-source ...

YouTube is a key tool in recruiting far-right activists to the largest British fascist group Patriotic Alternative (PA), according to new research. Dr. Tony Karas, Research Fellow in Criminology at ...

This story was featured in The Must Read, a newsletter in which our editors recommend one can’t-miss story every weekday. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Johnny Gaffney is having a nightmare: He ...

Last year, like 2024, 2023, and, well, probably most years since 2005, was the Year of YouTube. The video platform has become massively successful in every dimension: It’s got at least 2.5 billion ...

TL;DR: Elon Musk says the algorithm that determines what appears in each user's X feed will be made public within a week – a move he claims will bring transparency to the platform's inner workings.

He open-sourced Twitter’s algorithm back in 2023, but then never updated the GitHub. He open-sourced Twitter’s algorithm back in 2023, but then never updated the GitHub. is the Verge’s weekend editor.

YouTube’s algorithm loves content that delivers punchy value fast. This means that Shorts can be your best friend for getting eyes on your work—but not all Shorts are created equal. Let’s break down ...

Microsoft can't seem to catch a break these days — from its Xbox division that saw deep cuts as the brand's rumored death continues to linger, to the dogpiling of the president of Windows + Devices at ...

Disney has agreed to pay $10 million in civil penalties to settle allegations that it violated federal data-collection laws designed to protect children. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on ...

A new study shows AI slop makes up more than 20% of YouTube. Brainrot, or poor quality content, makes up 33%. There's no incentive for creators to try to lessen AI slop. If you feel like you're seeing ...