Social information processing

Winward Academy CEO Making Waves in EdTech in San Diego and Beyond

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Monday, January 27, 2020
Software, Operating systems, Computing, Universal Windows Platform apps, Photo sharing, Social media, Facebook, Social information processing, Twitter, Instagram

Those issues have been addressed with the development of Winward Academy , an ed-tech solution created by a University of California, San Diego instructor, Dr. Jennifer Winward.

Key Points: 
  • Those issues have been addressed with the development of Winward Academy , an ed-tech solution created by a University of California, San Diego instructor, Dr. Jennifer Winward.
  • Winward, founder and CEO of Winward Academy, shares, "ed-tech solutions should be the application of technology to education, not vice versa.
  • Winward Academy curriculum is used by students at home, by teachers in the classroom, and by charities in after-school and summer programs.
  • For more information on Winward Academy, see winwardacademy.com or follow the company on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter .

CPSC Posts Recalls to its Web Site

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
Software, Operating systems, Computing, Photo sharing, Social media, Facebook, Social information processing, Instagram

Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually.

Key Points: 
  • Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually.
  • CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard.
  • For more lifesaving information, follow us on Facebook , Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC or sign up to receive our e-mail alerts.
  • Contact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall:
    Please use the phone numbers below for all media requests.

VICE News Presents the 2020 Iowa Brown & Black Democratic Presidential Forum on Monday, January 20, 2020

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Saturday, January 18, 2020
Publishing, Entertainment, Elections, Campaigns, Online, Public policy, Government, Communications, Events, Concerts, TV and Radio, Social media, Video game consoles, Vice Media, Groupware, Internet forum, Social information processing, VICE, News, Nintendo Switch

For late consideration, email: [email protected]

Key Points: 
  • For late consideration, email: [email protected]
    Please note, the credential will not grant access to the Forum hall itself.
  • A Pool Feed of the event will be available at the New York Switch courtesy of VICE News.
  • News agencies and other media outlets wishing to utilize this content must accept the terms of the Brown & Black Forum Licensing Agreement distributed by The New York Switch.
  • Company shall provide on-screen credit, in substantially this form: THE 2020 IOWA BROWN & BLACK DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL FORUM PRESENTED BY VICE NEWS," and the "VICE News" watermark shall remain on the Clips throughout the duration of its use.

Jarvish's Smart Helmet Can Provide a Better Experience for Motorcycle Riders and Set New Trends in the Motorcycle Industry

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Collective intelligence, Community organizing, Crowd psychology, Smart mob, Social information processing, Superorganisms, Social groups, Crowds, Social systems

People nowadays tend to find smart mobile devices that suit their needs and are easy to use based on different usage scenarios.

Key Points: 
  • People nowadays tend to find smart mobile devices that suit their needs and are easy to use based on different usage scenarios.
  • By utilizing its strong technology integration capabilities, Jarvish has brought the world a smart helmet featuring a stylish design and practical functions.
  • "Unlike other mobile devices, smart helmets need to provide not only high performance and advanced technology but also security.
  • To protect the rider's safety, Jarvish' helmet is not only IPX6 water-resistant but also compliant with CNS, DOT, and ECE standards.

Expert Analyzed 40 Years of Organizational Change Data to Find a New Formula for Success

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Organizational studies, Systems, Organizational behavior, Structure, Organizational theory, Form, Entities, Social information processing

Despite the high hopes in which these initiatives are launched, they are often doomed from the start, according to Dr. Kirby, an organizational change coach, trainer and speaker.

Key Points: 
  • Despite the high hopes in which these initiatives are launched, they are often doomed from the start, according to Dr. Kirby, an organizational change coach, trainer and speaker.
  • Through observation and research, she identified four reasons why organizational change fails, compiling them in a free eBook that can be accessed here .
  • No organizational change can occur unless the individuals involved change first and, stunningly, this is rarely how training or change initiatives evolve.
  • She focuses on research related to understanding the myriad obstacles to successful, sustainable organizational change and solutions that spark transformation.

TherapeuticsMD Announces Participation at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference

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Monday, January 6, 2020
Women, Consumer, Health, Pharmaceutical, Baby, Maternity, Operating systems, Software, World Wide Web, Facebook, Photo sharing, Social information processing, Social media

TherapeuticsMD, Inc. (NASDAQ: TXMD), an innovative womens healthcare company, today announced that the company will participate in the 38th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco.

Key Points: 
  • TherapeuticsMD, Inc. (NASDAQ: TXMD), an innovative womens healthcare company, today announced that the company will participate in the 38th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco.
  • Chief Executive Officer Robert G. Finizio will provide an overview of the company at the conference.
  • TherapeuticsMD, Inc. is an innovative, leading healthcare company, focused on developing and commercializing novel products exclusively for women.
  • To learn more about TherapeuticsMD, please visit www.therapeuticsmd.com or follow us on Twitter: @TherapeuticsMD and on Facebook: TherapeuticsMD.

Facebook to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results

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Thursday, January 2, 2020
Operating systems, Software, World Wide Web, Social media, Facebook, Photo sharing, Social information processing, Menlo Park, California

MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) announced today that the company's fourth quarter and full year 2019 financial results will be released after market close on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) announced today that the company's fourth quarter and full year 2019 financial results will be released after market close on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
  • Facebook will host a conference call to discuss its results at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m.
  • The live webcast of the call can be accessed at the Facebook Investor Relations website at investor.fb.com , along with the company's earnings press release, financial tables, and slide presentation.
  • Facebook is a trademark of Facebook, Inc.

IT Pack Offers Insights for IT Professionals from Top CIOs and Tech Leaders all Across the Nation

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Saturday, December 21, 2019
Community building, Social information processing, Virtual reality, Community websites, Online community, Virtual community, Pack, Cultural anthropology, Alternate reality, Computing

Now they've brought that information online with their new community, IT Pack, through their Executive Conversation Series.

Key Points: 
  • Now they've brought that information online with their new community, IT Pack, through their Executive Conversation Series.
  • "Every IT Pack Member will find fresh insights and perspectives from watching the Executive Conversation Series.
  • The featured technology executives come from a variety of backgrounds to help IT professionals learn - no matter what size company they work for.
  • NOTE: IT Pack is an online community exclusively for the IT leader - there are no vendors allowed.

Pixsy Named Best Online Image Protection Platform

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Thursday, December 19, 2019
Websites, World Wide Web, Digital media, Flickr, Social information processing, Social media, Video hosting, Yahoo!, Copyright, Globe Telecom

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Pixsy has been named the "Best Online Image Protection Platform" in the Technology Elite Awards 2019 by US Business News.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Pixsy has been named the "Best Online Image Protection Platform" in the Technology Elite Awards 2019 by US Business News.
  • This continues a successful 2019 for Pixsy after securing a strategic partnership with Flickr to bring its platform and services to the image-sharing giant.
  • September saw Pixsy complete the acquisition of copyright platform Binded bringing this into the core Pixsy platform.
  • "This award is an important recognition of our tireless efforts in bringing image protection to all photographers and creatives, and offering a modern platform and system to monitor and enforce their copyrights around the globe," says Pixsy CEO, Kain Jones.

FTC Grants Final Approval to Settlement with Former Cambridge Analytica CEO, App Developer over Allegations they Deceived Consumers over Collection of Facebook Data

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Operating systems, Software, Computing, Cambridge Analytica, Facebook, Universal Windows Platform apps, Photo sharing, Social information processing, Aleksandr Kogan, Twitter, Criticism of Facebook

In its complaint, the FTC alleged that app developer Aleksandr Kogan worked with Cambridge Analytica and its former CEO Alexander Nix to enable Kogans GSRApp to collect Facebook data from app users and their Facebook friends.

Key Points: 
  • In its complaint, the FTC alleged that app developer Aleksandr Kogan worked with Cambridge Analytica and its former CEO Alexander Nix to enable Kogans GSRApp to collect Facebook data from app users and their Facebook friends.
  • The FTC alleged that app users were falsely told the app would not collect users names or other identifiable information.
  • The GSRApp, however, collected users Facebook User ID, which connects individuals to their Facebook profiles.
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