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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

Checking Out YouTube for Endotracheal Tube Aspiration Training: What's Worth Watching?

YouTube has become a go-to place for learning all sorts of things, including medical procedures like endotracheal tube aspiration. A recent study dug into these videos to see what's helpful and what's not. They searched for videos using keywords like "endotracheal aspiration" and found 22 that fit t

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Two Decades of Laparoscopic Surgery Videos: YouTube vs. WebSurg

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a common surgery globally, has seen a surge in educational videos online. Platforms like YouTube and WebSurg offer these videos, but their quality can be hit or miss. This study looked at how the quality of these videos has changed over the past 20 years and compared th

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

YouTubers Beware: Crypto Scammers Trick with Fake Brand Deals

For several months, popular fighting game YouTubers have been targets of clever crypto scams. Even the most careful ones have fallen for these tricks. Here's how it works: Scammers take over verified accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and pretend to be marketing managers from real brands. They make th

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Dec 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

YouTube's New Tool: Helping Celebs and Creators Spot AI-Generated Look-Alike Content

Imagine finding a video where a digital twin of you is dancing or acting, and you didn't give permission for it! That's the problem YouTube wants to solve. They're teaming up with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to create a tool that helps celebrities, athletes, and top creators find AI-generated

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Dec 02 2024TECHNOLOGY

Watch Out: YouTube Algorithms Control What You See

You know how YouTube suggests videos? The smart algorithms behind them can make things feel repetitive, showing you similar stuff over and over. Scientists tested a method to change this, using fake accounts and real users over a month. They played news clips from balanced sources in the background

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Exploring Postpartum Depression in YouTube Comments

Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a significant mental health challenge faced by many new parents. Researchers have turned to YouTube comments to understand public conversations and key themes related to PPD. By analyzing these comments, they aim to shed light on how people talk about this issue and wh

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Nov 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Night Expands Its Reach by Acquiring Bottle Rocket Management

In a significant move, talent management company Night has acquired Bottle Rocket Management. This acquisition, backed by Chernin Entertainment, brings in a new roster of digital content creators. Night, known for representing stars like Kai Cenat and The CostCo Guys, will now manage Bottle Rocket's

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Nov 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Rise of Booba: A Kids' Brand Making Waves

Booba, a furry, curious character from YouTube, is making a splash in the kids' entertainment world. The show, which features seven-minute comedy episodes with no dialogue, has racked up 20 billion views and is now being picked up by major TV networks. Kedoo Entertainment, the company behind Booba,

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Nov 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

YouTube Influencers Shaping Urban Identity in Multicultural Cities

Adolescents today are heavily influenced by social media stars, often known as influencers. These role models can play a big part in helping teens understand their identity. In cities filled with diverse cultures, local influencers might hold extra importance. For kids growing up in a multi-cultural

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Nov 02 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Pixel's Now Playing Feature May Soon Show Album Covers

Ever since Google introduced the Now Playing feature on Pixel 2 devices, it's been a handy tool for identifying songs playing nearby without needing to open an app. However, the feature has been a bit bare-bones, only displaying song names and artists. Recently, some code changes hint that Google mi

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