Twitter Permanently Suspends Accounts of Ilhan Omar’s Potential Challenger
Danielle Stella, a Republican, suggested on Twitter that Ms. Omar be tried for treason and hanged.
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Prime Mover: How Amazon Wove Itself Into the Life of an American City
For most people, it’s the click that brings a package to their door. But a look at Baltimore shows how Amazon may now reach into Americans’ ...
Black Friday 2019: The Holiday Shopping Season Begins
Whether you’re hitting the stores or buying online from your couch, we’re here to see you through all the doorbuster deals and Black Friday ...
The Hunt for Jeffrey Epstein’s Hidden Files
A mysterious man told us he had surveillance footage from Jeffrey Epstein’s properties. Then his story took a turn.
Here’s What’s Happening in Your Teenager’s Bedroom
Rowan Winch is 15. He’s already built and lost business empires in his room.
When Is a Star Not Always a Star? When It’s an Online Review
Customer reviews are incredibly important in e-commerce, but they can be unreliable or downright dishonest.
Apple, Bowing to Pressure, Recognizes Russian Annexation of Crimea on Map
The tech giant, following Google and others, has bowed to Russian demands that its apps not show Crimea as belonging to Ukraine on digital m...
TikTok Reverses Ban on Teen Who Slammed China’s Muslim Crackdown
The video app said it would review its policies after a 17-year-old in New Jersey who discussed Chinese detention camps was locked out of he...
‘I Think This Guy Is, Like, Passed Out in His Tesla’
What should we make of videos that seem to show Tesla drivers napping while their cars zip along on Autopilot?
U.S. Closes Wireless Collusion Investigation With No Charges
AT&T, Verizon and a trade group agreed to let consumers use a technology that makes it easier to switch carriers, the Justice Department...
The Worst Tech Gifts We Give (and How to Do Better)
Gift cards and phone chargers make terrible presents. But those ideas can be transformed into gifts that people will cherish.
A Big Screen to Sift Through Recruits
Many people joining the newsroom are digitally savvy and helping media with a digital transition, says Theodore Kim, who runs fellowships an...
What to Consider Before Trading Your Health Data for Cash
Don’t trade away your health data without considering the potential issues first.
Let’s Give Them Something — Anything — to Talk About
Your family is boring. There’s an app, or card game, for that.
A Walk on the Frontier of Art, Where the Sky Is the Limit
Augmented reality and virtual reality are opening doors to new experiences for artists and the public.
TikTok Blocks Teen Who Posted About China’s Detention Camps
The app faced renewed questions about whether it censors material after it removed an American’s video about Muslims in China.
They Can See You Typing When You’re Shopping Online
How Sephora, Gucci, Kiehl’s and more track about 20 million online shoppers every day. (Spoiler: with cartoons.)
When Mom Slams a Brand on Instagram
Mom influencers hold great sway over their loyal audiences. So how much research should they do before criticizing a company?
Activists Build a Grass-Roots Alliance Against Amazon
As groups join a coalition against the internet giant, a new report underlines its troubling impact in warehouse towns.
Google Fires 4 Workers Active in Labor Organizing
A company memo said they had been dismissed “for clear and repeated violations of our data security policies.”
StubHub Sold to Smaller Rival Viagogo for Over $4 Billion
The merger will create a giant in the secondary market for sports and entertainment tickets, a business that by some estimates could soon be...
Scientists Created Fake Rhino Horn. But Should We Use It?
Experts are divided over whether flooding the Asian market with convincing artificial rhino horn would help or hurt rhinos’ survival.
Uber’s License to Operate in London Isn’t Extended
The company has been in a battle to retain its license for years, at odds with regulators and drivers of traditional cabs.
When Instagram Killed the Tabloid Star
In the 2010s, celebrity culture was domesticated by a free photo sharing app, and the paparazzi were left stranded on the pavement.
Newscaster’s Errant Email Calling in Sick Gets National Attention
Colleagues at many of Nexstar Media Group’s nearly 200 television stations jokingly offered prayers and created a shrine for Nick Vasos, who...
Internet Companies Prepare to Fight the ‘Deepfake’ Future
Researchers are creating tools to find A.I.-generated fake videos before they become impossible to detect. Some experts fear it is a losing ...
Democracy.com Has a New Owner. It’s Mark Cuban.
The billionaire said he bought the symbolic domain name this month “to make sure someone didn’t do something crazy with it.”
Huawei Funds Are Cut Off by F.C.C. Over Security Threats
The commission put new restrictions on money aimed at helping wireless carriers provide broadband to rural areas.
Will Instagram Ever ‘Free the Nipple’?
For years, artists have put pressure on Facebook and Instagram to treat female and male nipples equally, but such a change may be too radica...
Will Instagram Ever ‘Free the Nipple’?
For years, artists have put pressure on Facebook and Instagram to treat female and male nipples equally, but such a change may be too radica...
The Week in Tech: A.I.’s Threat to White-Collar Jobs
Some workers may be more exposed to artificial intelligence than previously thought. But worry more about automation’s threat to less skille...
Accused of a Crime, and Falling Into the ‘Technology Gap’
Public defenders lack access to gadgets and software, routinely used by law enforcement, that could keep their clients out of jail.
China’s Vaping Boom Alarms the Government
For years, Chinese e-cigarette makers had free rein to operate without regard to consumer safety. But new rules are set to change that.
Five Places to Visit in Washington, D.C. With a Black Digital Storyteller
Lanae Spruce made a name for herself as a social media specialist at the Smithsonian’s African American Museum. Here are her top D.C. spots....
Deepfakes — Believe at Your Own Risk
Watch — very closely — as these A.I. engineers create ultrarealistic videos that will have you questioning reality.
Campaigns Pressure Facebook to Stay Pat on Political Ads
When Google said it would limit the ability of political advertisers to target voters, campaigns said they did not want Facebook to follow.
Tesla’s Electric ‘Cybertruck’ Is Unveiled. It’s Pointy.
Elon Musk’s car company presented its long-awaited pickup truck. Production begins in late 2021.
Tesla to Unveil Plans for an Electric Pickup Truck
Elon Musk’s electric car company has long promised the truck, which will be revealed on Thursday. But you probably won’t be able to buy it f...
Americans Steal Kremlin’s Playbook, for Clicks and Profit
An investigation found that a former Fox News executive hired Macedonians to write culturally and politically divisive content for his websi...
Want the Greenest Device? You May Already Own It
One way to help the planet is not to buy new tech, especially stuff the planet never needed, says Kendra Pierre-Louis, who reports on the en...
WeWork Will Lay Off 2,400 Workers
The troubled office space company is slashing its total work force as it sells businesses and outsources some jobs.
16-Year-Old Scooter Rider Killed by Tow Truck in New Jersey
The accident in Elizabeth comes just a few weeks after the city started a shared scooter program.
Free Internet Is Proposed in Britain. Is It Even Possible?
A Labour Party plan to provide government-sponsored broadband service has raised questions about how it would work, and who would pay for it...
No, That Mac Factory in Texas Is Not New
President Trump said on Wednesday that he opened a facility that makes computers for Apple. It’s been operating since 2013.
Uber Embraces Videotaping Rides, Raising Privacy Concerns
The company says it is increasing the recording of rides to settle disputes between drivers and passengers and to improve safety.
Google to Limit Targeting of Political Ads
The company said the ads would not be directed specifically to audiences based on their public voter records or political affiliations.
Tesla’s Winding Road to Berlin
Elon Musk’s announcement of a factory in Germany took the industry by surprise, but the deal had been in the works for months.
Google Hires Firm Known for Anti-Union Efforts
After nearly two years of unrest, the company appears to be cracking down on employee activism.
How a Gig Worker Revolt Begins
Rev was just a small start-up offering online transcriptions. Now it’s the latest symbol of a gig-economy company whose workers are fed up.
What Is End-to-End Encryption, Back as a Bull’s-Eye on Big Tech?
After years of on-and-off debate over nearly snoop-proof security, the industry is girding for new pressure from law enforcement around the ...
Dealing With Bias in Artificial Intelligence
Three women with extensive experience in A.I. spoke on the topic and how to confront it.
Silicon Valley’s Biggest Foe Is Getting Even Tougher
Margrethe Vestager won praise for her oversight of the tech industry. Now, with more authority from the European Union, she envisions a more...
U.S. Offers Huawei Reprieve on Monday, but May Crack Down on Friday
The F.C.C. will vote this week on whether to ban federal subsidies from going to the Chinese telecom giant.
Justice Dept. to Abolish Movie Distribution Rules Dating to 1949
The agency says the rules are effectively obsolete because of technological advancements like streaming.
Watch Bees Surf to Safety on Waves They Create
When honeybees fall into water, they generate their own ripples then glide to dry land, a study found.
Google Stadia Wants You to Replace Your Video Game Console. Don’t.
The search giant’s new console-free gaming service is a neat concept. But there are bugs and too many unknowns.
T-Mobile’s Longtime C.E.O., John Legere, to Step Down
Mr. Legere was credited with reviving the telecommunications company. He will be succeeded next spring by the company’s president, Mike Siev...
SoftBank and Line Corp. Seek to Create a Japanese Internet Giant
Fresh off a multibillion-dollar loss on WeWork, SoftBank plans to shore up its domestic business with a big bet on Japan’s leading messaging...
A 17-Mile Hike to Unite San Francisco
A motley alliance decided a single trail could unite this divided city. A sixth-generation native sets out to walk it.
The Streaming Era Has Finally Arrived. Everything Is About to Change.
Once a generation, Hollywood experiences a seismic shift. It is happening again.
TikTok’s Chief Is on a Mission to Prove It’s Not a Menace
Alex Zhu, the head of the Chinese-owned viral video app, is trying to assuage Washington’s fears. “I am quite optimistic,” he said.
Ford Wants to Sell You an Electric S.U.V. It’s Called a Mustang.
Automakers have made battery-powered cars largely to meet environmental rules. Now they’re putting more skin in the game.
WeWork May Lay Off Thousands
The beleaguered office space company is said to be planning to cut its work force by at least a third in a bid to stabilize its business.
HP Rejects Xerox Takeover Bid
The cash-and-stock offer “significantly undervalues HP and is not in the best interests of HP shareholders,” company officials wrote.
For Start-Ups, Cash Is King (Again)
Some are preparing for a potential downturn by cutting spending and raising money earlier than planned. Just as they did before.
Supreme Court to Hear Google and Oracle Copyright Case
The justices agreed to decide whether the search giant was liable for billions in a dispute over its Android operating system.
What Ads Are Political? Twitter Struggles With a Definition
Twitter has said it will ban all political ads. But what is or isn’t a political message is often in the eye of the beholder.
The Work Diary of an Audio Erotica C.E.O.
Dipsea’s Gina Gutierrez spends her days setting investors straight and moderating “Hunks Brainstorm” sessions.
Apple to Ban Vaping Apps From Its Store
A respiratory condition linked to vaping has caused more than 40 deaths and over 2,000 illnesses, according to United States health authorit...
The Week in Tech: Algorithmic Bias Is Bad. Uncovering It Is Good.
We keep stumbling across examples of discrimination in algorithms, but that’s far better than their remaining hidden.
A Paranoid Guide to Fighting the ‘Bugging Epidemic’
With surveillance gear cheaper and easier to use, security experts say checking your environment for cameras and microphones is not a crazy ...
Can FaZe Clan Build a Billion-Dollar Business?
They already make every moment into consumable content. What can it become?
Amazon Protesting Pentagon’s $10 Billion JEDI Contract
The company said there should be an examination of whether political bias helped Microsoft win the bid.
Whistle-Blower’s Name Keeps Evading Facebook and YouTube Defenses
The sites said they would delete posts that include the purported name of the Ukraine whistle-blower. But the name keeps reappearing.
The Razr’s Back, Flipping Open an Old Love Story
Tapping into nostalgia, Motorola announced the return of the sleek foldable phone. Some praised the update, while others sneered at the $1,5...
In Data Journalism, Tech Matters Less Than the People
Ben Casselman, an economics reporter, uses a programming language called R and works with vast data sets. But he says interviews still make ...
Apple’s Reach Reshapes Medical Research
The company’s tools enable researchers to track huge numbers of people. But doctors do not yet know if it will significantly improve health ...
Vintage Cars With Old Souls, and Touch Screens and A.C.
“When you drive your collector car you want it to be able to have reliable air conditioning.”
WeWork Lost $1.25 Billion in Third Quarter
The co-working company’s losses increased sharply as it expanded ahead of a failed initial public offering.
‘SpongeBob’ Spinoff Highlights Netflix-Nickelodeon Deal
Nickelodeon will create and produce original animated content based on its library of characters for the streaming service.
Reading This While Walking? Here’s How to Break That Awful Habit
You know you do it: texting and walking at the same time. It’s not safe, obviously. Here’s how to take control of your tech use.
Superhero or Supervillain? Technology’s Role Changes Comic Books
The industry has evolved from pencils and inks to computers and tablets.
Not Streaming: ‘Song of the South’ and Other Films Stay in the Past
The streaming boom will not include problematic films from decades ago, like Disney’s 1946 musical.
Richard Plepler, Former HBO Boss, Is Close to Apple Deal
The executive, known as an Emmy magnet before leaving HBO in February, is in talks to make shows for a new streaming service.
The SoftBank Effect: How $100 Billion Left Workers in a Hole
SoftBank poured money into start-ups that use armies of contractors. That has upended the lives of drivers, hotel operators and real estate ...
Intel Fixes a Security Flaw It Said Was Repaired 6 Months Ago
The chip maker patched several problems in May. Now it is issuing another fix, and researchers say the company hasn’t been straight about it...
How Laws Against Child Sexual Abuse Imagery Can Make It Harder to Detect
Tech companies are deploying artificial intelligence to detect new photos and videos. But such efforts may run afoul of the law.
If I Touched the Moon, What Would It Feel Like?
If you like handling tiny glass shards, sure, go ahead and touch the lunar surface. But avoid the rocks.
Google to Store and Analyze Millions of Health Records
The tech company’s deal with Ascension is part of a push to use artificial intelligence to aid health services.
A.I. Systems Echo Biases They’re Fed, Putting Scientists on Guard
Researchers say computer systems are learning from lots and lots of digitized books and news articles that could bake old attitudes into new...
Facebook’s New Role as News Publisher Brings New Scrutiny
A quarrel arises over a newsletter’s attempt to tie Campbell Brown, Facebook’s news head, to articles attacking Elizabeth Warren on a websit...
What, if Anything, Should Be Done to Rein in Big Tech?
Makan Delrahim, Kevin Systrom and Bill Gates weighed in on antitrust issues.
WeWork in Talks With John Legere of T-Mobile for C.E.O. Job
The troubled office space company is said to be considering several candidates for the top job after pushing out its founder.
Uber C.E.O. Backtracks After Comparing Khashoggi’s Killing to an Accident
Dara Khosrowshahi compared the killing of Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi operatives to the death of a woman who was hit by a self-driving car. Lat...
Europe Is Toughest on Big Tech, Yet Big Tech Still Reigns
There is a lot to learn from mistakes that the Continent’s regulators have made, say consumer groups, lawyers and rival companies.
Ultra-Black Is the New Black
Scientists are setting dark traps from which light cannot escape. But nature already has built a few of her own.
On the Internet, No One Knows You’re Not Rich. Except This Account.
It’s easy to look successful on Instagram. Now, getting caught out is easy too.
SpaceX to Launch 60 More Starlink Satellites
As the company presses ahead with its project to launch tens of thousands of satellites for internet service from space, astronomers fear “t...
There Sure Are a Lot of People in China Buying Stuff Online Today
The Singles Day retail bonanza shows that the world still wants to come to China, at least when giant buckets of money are involved.
Navy Submarine, Missing for 75 Years, Is Found Off Okinawa
Private explorers found the U.S.S. Grayback beneath 1,400 feet of water after realizing that a mistranslated Japanese war record had pointed...
Close Election in Kentucky Was Ripe for Twitter, and an Omen for 2020
As hyperpartisan activists, trolls and bots spread unfounded claims of voter fraud, a contested governor’s race is a preview of what many fe...
Apple Card Investigated After Gender Discrimination Complaints
A prominent software developer said on Twitter that the credit card was “sexist” against women applying for credit.
Building a World Where Data Privacy Exists Online
Dawn Song, an expert in computer security and trustworthy artificial intelligence, is working on making that vision a reality.
‘If Those Were Pictures of You, You Would Understand’
Two sisters talk candidly about their lives after being sexually abused as children. It has been 10 years, but online photos and videos cont...
Spyware Maker NSO Promises Reform but Keeps Snooping
Recent revelations in India show that the threat from the company’s spyware to activists and journalists isn’t limited to autocratic regimes...
How Virtual Reality is Augmenting Realty
From the design and construction of skyscrapers to picking the right sofa, virtual reality is infiltrating real estate in new ways.
The Week in Tech: TikTok Is in Trouble
The video app has been a runaway success around the world. But U.S. lawmakers have recently taken a strong disliking to it.
Alibaba Resumes Plan for Hong Kong Listing in a Boost for the City
The offering, valued at $10 billion to $15 billion, could help restore confidence after protests shook the territory’s economy.
Awaiting Layoffs, WeWork Employees Seek a ‘Seat at the Table’
In a letter, workers asked executives to treat those who will lose their jobs humanely while giving people who remain more say in decisions....
A 3D Print-Out You Could Call Home
Using concrete and giant printers, home building may one day be much faster and cheaper.
Do You Want to Be Touched?
Yoga students and teachers are finally grappling with unwanted touch — and the darker history of yoga.
Why Spy on Twitter? For Saudi Arabia, It’s the Town Square
The indictment of two former Twitter employees accused of spying for the Saudis highlights the platform’s power and the kingdom’s efforts to...
Tech’s Environmental Impact and What You Can Do About It
There are many eco-conscious steps to take around your tech, says John Schwartz, a climate reporter. Tech can also help us see the scope of ...
Xerox Makes Takeover Offer for HP
A merger would combine two once-formidable, print-focused companies as demand for printed documents and ink has waned.
Remember Family Films? Disney Plus Is Making ’Em Like They Used To
For its new streaming service, Disney is reviving small movies in the mold of “Old Yeller.” Expect to see another doggone hero, Santa’s daug...
Where the Packages Go
As the flow of deliveries continues to increase, New York City residential buildings have implemented high-tech solutions.
Teenager Wins $25,000 for Science Project That Solves Blind Spots in Cars
Alaina Gassler, 14, got the idea for her science project after noticing how her mother didn’t like driving the family’s S.U.V.
Powerful Coalition Pushes Back on Anti-Tech Fervor
The movement to reinterpret or change antimonopoly laws is running headlong into a legal community and interest groups just as invested in d...
Trump’s Twitter War Room Aims Its Punches at Decorated Colonel
The president and his allies have used the platform to frame his defense and attack key witnesses, including Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman.
Alphabet Board Investigates Sexual Misconduct Accusations
To defend against shareholder lawsuits over its handling of sexual harassment, Alphabet, the parent of Google, has hired a law firm and is i...
Kim Kardashian West and Kris Jenner (Plus Kanye West!) Talk About Their Empire, Jesus and Donald Trump
Candid talk about the multipronged Kardashian family business, from today at The New York Times DealBook Conference.
Former Twitter Employees Charged With Spying for Saudi Arabia
The Justice Department’s charges raised questions about the security of technology companies.
Thousands of College Kids Paid to Work for a Viral Party Kingpin. What Could Go Wrong?
Arya Toufanian, the chief executive of I’m Shmacked, promised students Instagram fame, then silenced them with threats.
California Sues Facebook for Documents as State Reveals Privacy Investigation
The state said Facebook had resisted or ignored dozens of requests for documents and internal correspondence about the company’s handling of...
Thousands of College Kids Paid to Work for a Viral Party Kingpin. What Could Go Wrong?
The chief executive of I’m Shmacked promises students Instagram fame, then silences them with threats.
90 Minutes a Day, Until 10 p.m.: China Sets Rules for Young Gamers
Officials say regulations are meant to curb video game addiction, which they blame for a rise in nearsightedness and poor academic performan...
Tech Giants Pledge Billions for Housing, but Will It Matter?
Efforts by Apple, Facebook and Google to address the California housing crunch must contend with the forces that created it.
SoftBank Takes a Financial Hit as Its WeWork Bet Sours
The Japanese company must win back the confidence of investors who once rewarded its ability to pick winning investments.
‘Game-Changer’ Warrant Let Detective Search Genetic Database
Privacy experts say it could set a precedent, opening up all consumer DNA sites to law enforcement agencies across the country.
Microsoft Surface Pro X Review: Powerful Computer, but So-So Tablet
With its new Surface, Microsoft has made progress blending the best of mobile devices and personal computers. But it falls short in offering...
Can Flying Taxis Live Up to the Hype?
Lilium, a German start-up, illustrates the potential and the risks of creating a new generation of electric aircraft for urban transportatio...
China’s TikTok Blazes New Ground. That Could Doom It.
The rise of the seemingly innocuous app is forcing Americans to consider a world influenced by a Chinese-backed social media network.
Uber Posts $1.2 Billion Loss as Growth Improves
The ride-hailing company’s third-quarter loss was not as wide as the record $5.2 billion in the second quarter.
It’s Back: 8chan Returns Online
The anonymous message board went back online over the weekend as 8kun, three months after being booted off the internet.
With a Laser, Researchers Say They Can Hack Alexa, Google Home or Siri
Researchers in Japan and at the University of Michigan said they have found a way to take over the voice-controlled digital assistants.
NASA and Boeing to Test Starliner Spacecraft’s Safety Systems
Boeing was one of two American companies chosen by the space agency to develop spacecraft for flying astronauts to the International Space S...
Apple Commits $2.5 Billion to Ease California Housing Crunch
The plan includes $1 billion for an affordable housing investment fund and another $1 billion to help first-time buyers find mortgages.
Apple Commits $2.5 Billion to Ease California Housing Crunch
The plan includes $1 billion for an affordable housing investment fund and another $1 billion to help first-time buyers find mortgages.
Twitter Stands by Trump Amid Calls to Terminate His Account
Twitter said it would keep President Trump’s account live, despite pressure from Democrats to delete it.
Teens Love TikTok. Silicon Valley Is Trying to Stage an Intervention.
American’s big tech companies haven’t had to worry much about competition. Then an addictive Chinese app arrived.
An Unnamed Source Who Shouldn’t Be Anonymous
Tom Workman’s name doesn’t appear in our report on the tests underpinning a million drunken-driving cases a year. But he was crucial to it.
The Government Protects Our Food and Cars. Why Not Our Data?
The United States is virtually the only developed nation without a comprehensive consumer data protection law and an independent agency to e...
Trump’s Twitter Presidency: 9 Key Takeaways
The Times investigated how President Trump has used Twitter to exert power, reviewing all his posts and interviewing dozens of figures in hi...
Those People We Tried to Cancel? They’re All Hanging Out Together
Depriving people of a platform works — in unexpected ways.
Elon Musk Bids Twitter Farewell — for Now
The Tesla chief executive announced that he was “going offline” and that he was “not sure about good of Twitter.”
TikTok Said to Be Under National Security Review
The review comes after lawmakers raised concerns about TikTok’s growing influence in the United States.
Google to Buy Fitbit for $2.1 Billion
The deal represents an aggressive attempt by Google to bolster its lineup of hardware products.
Behind Apple’s ‘Slow-Roll’ Marketing Push for Its New Streaming Service
The company is spending more to promote the iPhone than it is on ads for ‘The Morning Show’ and other programs on Apple TV Plus.
Uber, After Going Public, Fights to Get Its Edge Back
Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber’s chief executive, is pushing employees to do more with less and to perform better, as he battles skepticism over th...
BlizzCon Is Today. Here’s Why Gamers Are Protesting It for Hong Kong.
Blizzard, the video game company, sparked a backlash after punishing a player who supported demonstrators in Hong Kong. Now, the company’s c...
The Week in Tech: WhatsApp’s Spyware Fight Is at Least Good P.R.
The messaging service is suing a cybersurveillance company. Whether it’s successful or not, it is a strong statement from WhatsApp and its o...
Alibaba Offers a Positive Signal Amid China’s Sagging Growth
Rising sales and profitability suggest the country’s growing middle class still feels inclined to spend despite the trade war and other prob...
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