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  • Robert W Gehl

    Robert W. Gehl is an assistant professor of communication at the University of Utah. His research is on the culture of technology. His book, Reverse Engineering Social Media (2014, Temple U Press) is a critical exploration of the history of social media software and culture.

    Latest articles by Robert W Gehl

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    The online 'cookie' has turned stale. Here's what advertisers are cooking up to replace it.

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    • Google Glass

      Google Glass: A mind meld with the surveillance state

      feature Our cyborg future is here. And it is terrifying.

      By Robert W Gehl Last updated 8 January 15

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    • Robot

      Robot 'pals' are invading social media — and it's time to unfriend them

      feature Think Her, except Scarlett Johansson just wants you to buy Viagra

      By Robert W Gehl Last updated 8 January 15

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    • Ello

      Ello isn't the Facebook alternative you were promised

      feature But that doesn't mean it's totally without merit

      By Robert W Gehl Last updated 8 January 15

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