News
UPDATE: Newly Disclosed Facebook Ads Show Russia’s Cyber Intrusion
Posted on · Facebook, Google and Twitter were testifying for the second day on Capitol Hill
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News
WATCH LIVE: Tech Companies Testify On Capitol Hill, Detail Russian Interference Efforts
Posted on · Representatives from Facebook, Twitter and Google speak before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee in the context of Special Counsel Mueller's probe
News
Google Honors Beloved Tejano Star With Home Page Doodle, Fans Flock to Social Media
Posted on · Nearly three decades ago, Selena Quintanilla released her debut album. Today on that album's anniversary Google has decided to pay tribute.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3142: Search Engine Optimization
Posted on · Episode: 3142 Internet Search Engine Optimization. Today, a truly mammoth engine.
News
Walmart Joins Forces With Google On Voice-Activated Shopping
Posted on · "Voice shopping is becoming a more important part of everyday shopping behavior,"
Weather
Emergency Management Experts See Usefulness In Customizing Alert Systems
Posted on · The purpose is making them more user-friendly for the general public.
Houston Matters
What Role Should Google and Facebook Play in Addressing Fake News?
Posted on · In recent months, Google and Facebook have each announced efforts to address the rise of false news reports shared — or wrongly pointed to — by their companies' algorithms. But how much responsibility should free web browsers or social media sites have for how their products are used? How does "fake news" get proliferated so […]
Full Show
ICE Raids, and Targeting Fake News: Tuesday’s Show (May 9, 2017)
Posted on · During the week of April 17, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents made 95 arrests during a five-day sweep in Houston. Most of those arrested had prior criminal convictions. Some did not. The focus of such occasional raids seems to primarily focus on dangerous criminals, but who draws that line? On this edition […]
Transportation
When Is The Best Time To Travel During Thanksgiving Holiday?
Posted on · Data may help you avoid some heavy traffic this Thanksgiving holiday. Google says it's come up with some precise numbers to help you figure out the best time to hit the road.
UH Moment
UH Moment: Google Online Marketing
Posted on · An online marketing project netted real world experience (and donations for two Houston organizations) for two teams of MBA students.