Brian E. Hansen was curious about the exact algorithm iTunes used to select tracks during its "Party Shuffle" mode and so he set out to perform a statistical analysis of its inner workings: After ...

In this video, we explore why Spotify's shuffle feature isn't truly random and operates based on an algorithm. We discuss the reasons behind our preferences for non-random shuffle, the results of an ...

Spotify has updated its default shuffle to a new “Fewer repeats” algorithm that avoids playing recently heard songs. Premium users can stick with this new mode or switch back to the completely random ...

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has announced plans to rollout an algorithm that will shuffle employees among jobs that require physical exertion. In a letter to shareholders posted on Thursday, the tech mogul ...

Spotify has been building new options for controlling randomness during shuffle playback. Listeners will have the option for random playback, irrespective of what was played before. They’ll also be ...

Encryption might not be enough for all that data stored in the cloud. Usage patterns -- which files are accessed and when -- can give away secrets as well. Computer scientists have developed an ...

Netflix is testing a new Shuffle button for viewers who find it difficult to decide what to watch. The company has confirmed that a “Shuffle Play” button will begin appearing on the Netflix user page, ...

image: Encryption might not be enough for all that data stored in the cloud. An analysis of usage patterns -- which files are accessed and when -- can give away secrets as well. Computer scientists at ...