Ask anyone what they find most frustrating about Galway and you’re likely to get one of two answers — the weather and the traffic are the twin piques of just about everyone who lives here, particularly those who have to… Continue Reading
We know networking plays an important role in finding a job, but who is more helpful, a close friend or an acquaintance? In a new study published this week, researchers at Facebook found that weak ties (acquaintances) are important collectively because of their… Continue Reading
Online privacy is becoming a luxury and it’s everyone’s job to ensure our data is protected, according to Nico Sell of Wickr Inc. Sell has worked in digital security for two decades. During that time she has co-founded Wickr Inc, the… Continue Reading
Here’s an interesting piece of research on how the way people use social media can be used to predict age, gender, and even socioeconomic status. This concept is not new to linguists, but now computer scientists have gone a step further,… Continue Reading