Algorithms have taken on an almost mythical significance in the modern world. They determine what you see on social media and when browsing online, help form people’s belief systems, and impact the ...

Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price. Unhappy with their meager profits, they meet one night in a ...

Google has a long history of famous algorithm updates, search index changes and refreshes. Here is a timeline of major Google search algorithm updates. Want to read our latest coverage of algorithm ...