Last week I did an article about people-imitating bots on Twitter and why they should concern you. I tried to make it clear that Twitter bots are software programs, and therefore can […]
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Bots On Twitter: Why Are There So Many People-Imitating Bots?
I try – oh boy, I desperately try – to avoid politics in ResearchBuzz. But sometimes you come across a fascinating story or article idea, and there’s politics associated with it. For […]
Nuzzel Begins Offering Pro Option
Twitter is awash with people, groups, and institutions posting links and useful information. But monitoring Twitter to find those links and useful items is incredibly difficult. I’ve been trying for years. In […]
Why Aren’t We Talking About Google Maps?
There’s been a lot of controversy and discussion – there is still a lot of controversy and discussion – about Google’s search results. Google does not disclose the algorithm that decides its search […]
Tips for Angelina Jolie: How to Set Up a Google News Alert on a Famous Person
My Google Alerts were filled this morning with the rumor that actress Angelina Jolie has a Google Alert set for estranged husband Brad Pitt. My knowledge of popular culture is pretty woeful […]