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Google Bought a Quantum Computer
Google and NASA recently bought a quantum computer for use in an artificial intelligence laboratory, they say.
Politicians Ever More Adapt at Developing Viral Content
Politicians from Bill Clinton to Cory Booker are becoming more adapt at developing and distributing their own viral content. Here's how they are doing it - and how the traditional media can keep up.
The GOP is getting the hang of memes - and using them to gain support and guffaws.
New Pew Study: Civic Engagement in the Digital Age
A new Pew Internet and American Life Survey tracks how Americans are engaging in politics with new tools online.
Facebook Friend Data Mimics Census Demographics
The research is corralled from the details of more than one million people who have signed up for a free feature on the Wolfram Alpha Web site, Personal Analytics for Facebook, that uses complex algorithms to answer questions and generate reports about the social network.
NYC Mobile Taxi Hailing App Causes Controversy
Groups are attempting to block a new mobile taxi hailing app being introduced in New York City. Radio-dispatched livery car companies are fighting against the decision.
Build a Working Political Social Network
Just what goes into a working political social network?
‘Family Guy’ Did Not Predict the Boston Bombing
A clip of a Family Guy episode, which aired about a month ago, circulated today which appeared to include Peter Griffin bombing the Boston marathon. The clip was revealed to have been spliced together from unrelated scenes.
The Chaos of the News: Social Media Shows the Process of Reporting
Both truth and lies were distributed today about the Boston attacks on Twitter. But the chaotic process of shifting out reality from fiction is one that can leave all of us better off than not having this valuable source of information at all.
Silicon Valley: Make Immigration Process Easier for Skilled Workers
Tech companies are pushing DC towards immigration reform, to make the immigration process easier for much-needed skilled workers from abroad.
Hopes for Crossfire to Return to CNN
9 years after Jon Stewart's infamous appearance on Crossfire, CNN executives speculate about reviving the controversial program.
No Elephants in the Room: The New Republican Website
The Republican brand is tarnished, so Republicans are just not using the word "Republican" at all on their new website.
The Marriage Equality Viral Campain
Those red equal sign profile pics are now infamous on Facebook. But, what is the strategy behind their sucess in helping push for marriage equality?
After Nuclear Announcements, Anonymous Hacks North Korea
Shortly after North Korea announced their plans for nuclear strikes on the United States, internet group Anonymous hacked North Korea's Twitter handle, Flickr account, and various propoganda sites.
