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The rise of the Internet has changed the way news is reported and consumed. One effect of these changes involves fake news℗false news items that are spread through e-mail and social media to discredit people and policies, most often in the realm of politics. This book examines the growth and influence of fake news in the United States and beyond.
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"Discusses how to protect personal information from online privacy violations. Covers how to set and store secure passwords, monitor online visibility, safely use social media and apps, and create online profiles. Contains emergency instructions for those who have been hacked or had their identity, phone, or laptop stolen"--
4) Wildcard
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"Teenage hacker Emika Chen embarks on a mission to unravel a sinister plot and is forced to join forces with a shadowy organization known as the Blackcoats"--
Emika Chen barely made it out of the Warcross Championships alive. Knowing the truth behind Hideo's new NeuroLink algorithm, she is determined to put a stop to his plans. But someone has put a bounty on Emika's head, and her sole chance for survival lies with Zero and the Blackcoats, his ruthless...
5) Warcross
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"When teenage coder Emika Chen hacks her way into the opening tournament of the Warcross Championships, she glitches herself into the game as well as a sinister plot with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire"--Provided by the publisher.
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"The history of technology you probably know is one of men and machines, garages and riches, alpha nerds and brogrammers. But the little-known fact is that female visionaries have always been at the vanguard of technology and innovation--they've just been erased from the story. Until now. Women are not ancillary to the history of technology; they turn up at the very beginning of every important wave. But they've often been hidden in plain sight,...
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Ralph and Penelope are faced with a new challenge when they begin the search for a spare part to fix a beloved videogame: how to navigate the internet. When trying to fix Sugar Rush the pair become engrossed in the World Wide Web after a router is plugged into the local arcade space, forcing them to find a wheel to replace the router with and get the arcade up and running again. Traversing through this new, technological landscape won't be easy, with...
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"Cyberbullying among teens happens every day. Harsh words and damaging photos exchanged through texts, email, or social media can result in humiliation, broken friendships, punishment at school, and even legal prosecution. In some cases, online harassment has contributed to suicide. Faced with this frightening problem, parents, educators, and teens are looking for information and advice. But few cyberbullying resources speak to teens themselves. Written...
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Briefly describes various world records as recorded and uploaded on the platform YouTube and features photographs and QR codes that allow readers to see the videos. Includes such records as the largest rabbit to the world's tallest water slide to the most-watched movie trailer.
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Contains a collection of articles published in the "New York Times" by various authors exploring all aspects of internet celebrity culture. Discusses the biggest apps and sites, the most famous influencers domestic and international, and the dark side of the culture. Includes a glossary, black-and-white photographs, and text-dependent questions.
18) The future of us
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It's 1996, and less than half of all American high school students have ever used the Internet. Emma just got her first computer and Josh is her best friend. They power up and log on--and discover themselves on Facebook, fifteen years in the future. Everybody wonders what their Destiny will be. Josh and Emma are about to find out.
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The Official Guide from TikTok Superstar Charli D'Amelio
"By the 16-year-old herself . . . all about social media, influencers, and body image." —Cosmopolitan
Everyone knows Charli D'Amelio as the only TikTok personality to have—at age 16—surpassed 100 million followers. But who's the girl behind the posts? For the first time ever, Charli...
The Official Guide from TikTok Superstar Charli D'Amelio
"By the 16-year-old herself . . . all about social media, influencers, and body image." —Cosmopolitan
Everyone knows Charli D'Amelio as the only TikTok personality to have—at age 16—surpassed 100 million followers. But who's the girl behind the posts? For the first time ever, Charli...
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Explains the digital trend of going viral and answers key questions about the causes and consequences of something proliferating the internet quickly. Highlights key examples of viral trends and stories, and provides strategies for recognizing and ignoring fake viral content. Includes color photographs, chapter notes, a glossary, sources for further information, and an index.