Google Docs Glitch That Locked Out Users Underscores Privacy Concerns
Some users received alerts on Tuesday that they had violated Google’s terms of service, and were subsequently stopped from accessing or shar...
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What to Watch for as Facebook, Twitter and Google Executives Testify on Capitol Hill
All three tech companies admitted ahead of hearings that Russia’s use of their platforms to sway the American electorate was bigger than pre...
Tech Tip: How to Get Cortana’s Undivided Attention
Microsoft’s virtual assistant can answer to anybody who says its name, but you can train the program to take most of its orders from your vo...
U.S. Investor Pushes for Change at Chinese Tech Giant
An American hedge fund has started a proxy fight against Sina, an unusual move that could shine a light on corporate governance in China.
Samsung Unveils New Management to Quell Leadership Crisis
The South Korean tech giant announced a fresh slate of top executives on the same day it reported record profits for the second straight qua...
How to Fix Facebook? We Asked 9 Experts
Technologists, academics, politicians and journalists suggested ways to improve Facebook — as a product, a company or both.
The Shift: In Self-Driving Race, Waymo Sets Its Own Terms
Waymo, the self-driving vehicle unit of Alphabet, showed its latest advances at Castle, its test track in California’s Central Valley.
As Apple and Facebook Chiefs Visit, Xi Jinping Vows Deeper Reform
Newly elevated to Mao-like status, the Chinese president held court before wealthy and influential executives from his country and the Unite...
Russian Influence Reached 126 Million Through Facebook Alone
Facebook and Google disclosed more about the scope of Russian agents’ use of their platforms in the 2016 election as they prepare for hearin...
Tech Tip: Power Up Your Phone by Hand or by Sun
When the power goes out with bad weather, disasters or other events, hand-cranked chargers or solar-powered solutions can keep your battery ...
The Shift: Forget Washington. Facebook’s Problems Abroad Are Far More Disturbing.
As the social media giant grows in the developing world, its platform is being used to spread misinformation and incite violence.
Tech Fix: The iPhone X Arrives Friday. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Unlike past models, Apple’s first premium iPhone will probably be particularly hard to get — and it might not even be right for you.
Mark Warner: Tech Millionaire Who Became Tech’s Critic in Congress
The Democratic senator from Virginia is emblematic of the shifting politics for big technology companies, which face congressional hearings ...
What Virtual Reality Can Teach a Driverless Car
Self-driving vehicles have taken to the roads in a number of cities. They are also training inside computerized simulations of those communi...
Virtual Reality Gets Naughty
With 240-degree views, headsets and “sweet, musty scents,” a new kind of pornography offers a realism that is exciting to some, disturbing t...
Future Tense: Amazon Key Is a Lot Less Scary Than My Post-1-Click Remorse
The ghosts of the sneakers I didn’t buy are following me around the World Wide Web! An in-store purchase is more satisfying, studies confirm...
Hearing Amazon’s Footsteps, the Health Care Industry Shudders
While Amazon appears interested in exploring the pharmacy business, the questions are when they would make the move, and in what direction.
At Facebook, Hand-Wringing Over a Fix for Fake Content
As pressure grows on the social media giant, there are no easy answers to dealing with posts that get promoted by its many users.
A War of Words Puts Facebook at the Center of Myanmar’s Rohingya Crisis
Human rights advocates say the company should be doing more to combat misinformation and hateful language on the site.
Britain Says North Korea Was Behind Cyberattack on Health Service
The minister of security said several countries had pinpointed the source of the attack that wreaked havoc on the N.H.S. and other global in...
Tech Tip: How to Stop Waking Up the iPhone
Recent iPhone models include a “Raise to Wake” setting that can be useful, but if you worry about battery life, you can turn if off.
Critic’s Notebook: Politicians Are Bad at Podcasting
New podcasts hosted by lawmakers put them in a quasi-journalistic role. They do not fare well.
How Floyd Mayweather Helped Two Young Guys From Miami Get Rich
Celebrity endorsements are helping start-ups raise big money in so-called initial coin offerings. But it is not always clear what they are s...
An Explanation of Initial Coin Offerings
Coin offerings are a way for entrepreneurs to raise money without going to venture capitalists. But there is little regulation of them.
Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Twitter and Reddit Take a Stand
In this week’s tech newsletter, Twitter bans ads from new Russian new organization, and Reddit shuts sections catering to Nazis and white su...
What Worries? Big Tech Companies Post Glowing Quarterly Profits
Some are heading to Washington to explain their role in the 2016 election. Others are facing regulatory scrutiny. Consumers don’t seem to ca...
Automakers Build War Chests to Finance a Self-Driving Future
Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler have revamped their businesses to enhance profitability and lay the foundation to develop high-tech m...
Reddit Bans Nazi Groups and Others in Crackdown on Violent Content
A new policy banning violent content led to the shutdown of Nazi, racist and far-right forums, among others. Some users challenged the chang...
Russia Fanned Flames With Twitter, Which Faces a Blowback
A troll account linked to Moscow shows how easily social media fanned the flames of outrage. Unlike other tech giants, Twitter could have a ...
Social Q’s: Driving Cross-Country Without — Gasp! — Checking Your Phone
And: sharing (or not) the story of a stillbirth; a co-worker who criticizes your banter with the boss; resisting a dating temptation.
Twitter Bans Two Kremlin-Backed News Outlets From Advertising
American intelligence officials have linked the organizations, Russia Today and Sputnik, to the Kremlin effort to disrupt the 2016 election....
Tech Tip: Scanning, Converting and Editing Text on the Go
Several apps can translate photographed type into text you can edit, but if you use Microsoft Word, the Office Lens app simplifies the proce...
Twitter Says It Overstated Monthly-User Figures for 3 Years
The disclosure is another blow to the company as it faces scrutiny over how fast it is adding users, its efforts to fight abuse and its role...
Tech Fix: Google’s Key to Strong Password Protection Runs Into Limits
Google’s new security program relies on physical keys and your password to log in. But it may be impractical if you rely on non-Google apps....
Tech Tip: How to Free Space on Your Mac, One Way or Another
Newer versions of the Mac operating system have handy tools for managing your file storage, but you can also clean out your computer manuall...
State of the Art: Can Washington Stop Big Tech Companies? Don’t Bet on It
Why the government seems paralyzed in the face of the power and influence of companies like Apple, Google and Microsoft.
Big Tech’s Rivals Pounce at Chances to Win in Washington
Media, telecom and other industries struggled to find lawmakers who would be critical of big technology companies. Not anymore.
Trump to Open Skies to More Drone Testing
The announcement is a victory for tech companies that have heavily bet that drone deliveries will be a part of retail in the future.
Tech We’re Using: How Australia’s Technology Stands Out
Damien Cave, Australia bureau chief, found that the average internet connection speed in the country ranked below Kenya’s, but that a local ...
Cisco and Google Find Mutual Interest in Cloud Computing
Two generations of Silicon Valley giants are finding that working together is better than falling behind competitors like Amazon and Microso...
Square, the Twitter Boss’s Other Company, Could Pass It in Value
Twitter may be President Trump’s favorite platform, but Square, a payments company also run by Jack Dorsey, has had more success in recent q...
The Way We Shop Now: You’ll Wear What They Tell You to Wear
Subscription clothing services should make you feel great. Shouldn’t they? Oh God, wait, is it you?
Twitter Plans to Open Ad Data to Users
The company said it would soon allow users to find information about every ad on its site, including political and issues-oriented advertisi...
Hulu Chief Leaves to Lead Sony’s TV Division
Mike Hopkins, who had led the streaming service for four years, will take over a role at Sony Pictures Television that has been vacant for m...
Tech Tip: What to Do When the Cable Goes Out
Many providers have online troubleshooting tools and apps that you can use to see if the service is down for everyone — or just you.
Amazon Counts Its Suitors: 238 Want to Be Home for 2nd Headquarters
The bidders came from 43 U.S. states, as well as Canada and Mexico. Amazon says the project will create 50,000 jobs, and that the winner wil...
Reading This While Walking? In Honolulu, It Could Cost You
The city has passed a law designed to protect pedestrians staring at their smartphones from themselves. But critics say engineering and rede...
Tech Tip: New Windows for the Fall Season
Microsoft’s second major Windows 10 update was released last week and may already be installed on your computer.
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