Kenya’s High Court Delays National Biometric ID Program
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Why Google Backtracked on Its New Search Results Look
The internet giant, which some lawmakers and regulators say has grown too powerful, tweaked the way it displayed ads on search results. It d...
The Week in Tech: London Hands Washington a Loss on Huawei
The White House couldn’t persuade Boris Johnson to keep Huawei out of Britain’s 5G network.
Ginni Rometty to Step Down as C.E.O. of IBM
Arvind Krishna, who has led the company’s cloud computing business, was named the new chief executive.
Amazon Powers Ahead With Robust Profit
The internet giant posted increases in revenue and profit after shoppers flocked to it during the holiday season.
How to Run a Business in 2020
Gabriel Whaley and his colleagues do whatever they want all day. Sometimes, they even make money.
Facebook to Pay $550 Million to Settle Facial Recognition Suit
It was another black mark on the privacy record of the social network, which also reported its quarterly earnings.
Facebook’s Revenue and Profit Rise Again, Despite Controversies
The social network’s business has remained robust, though its sales growth has slowed.
Facebook’s Revenue and Profit Rise Again, Despite Controversies
The social network’s business has remained robust, though its sales growth has slowed.
Interior Dept. Grounds Its Drones Over Chinese Spying Fears
The order formalizes a decision last year to ground the federal agency’s drones pending an internal security investigation.
Lyft Said to Plan Restructuring and Job Cuts
The ride-hailing company has faced questions about whether it can make money.
How Much Are We Paying for Our Subscription Services? A Lot
The dollars are adding up fast. So here are some tips for pruning the subscriptions you no longer use.
E.U. Recommends Limiting, but Not Banning, Huawei in 5G Rollout
The bloc’s experts suggested members limit and monitor the involvement of “high-risk” vendors as they invest in next-generation mobile commu...
Why Random Government Accounts Are All Over Your Timeline
The public sector is dabbling in private-sector brand strategy on Twitter.
A Warehouse Robot Learns to Sort Out the Tricky Stuff
At a facility near Berlin, a new kind of robot is automating tasks that until recently had been out of the reach of machines.
$612? $240? Here’s What Divides Tesla Bulls From Bears
Faith in Elon Musk’s company has driven its stock to new heights. But detractors think their skepticism will be vindicated in the end.
New iPhones Fuel Strong Profit for Apple
Apple found renewed growth with an increase in phone sales as well as younger products, like the Apple Watch, AirPods and its subscription s...
Bitcoin Has Lost Steam. But Criminals Still Love It.
The police hoped that taking down online black markets would chase away criminals. But the amount of Bitcoin spent on illegal purposes has r...
Kenya’s New Digital IDs May Exclude Millions of Minorities
Millions face hurdles in obtaining documents to get a biometric ID card that will be required to function in the country. Without one, “you ...
Someone Tried to Hack My Phone. Technology Researchers Accused Saudi Arabia.
From a suspicious text message I received, technology researchers concluded that hackers working for Saudi Arabia had targeted my phone with...
Britain Says Huawei Won’t Be Banned From Its 5G Network
The move points up how an American effort against the Chinese wireless equipment company has stumbled.
Martin Shkreli Faces New Accusations Over High-Priced Drug
A lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission and New York’s attorney general says his company blocked generic rivals after sharply raising the ...
Bernie Sanders and His Internet Army
At the start of his 2020 bid, the Vermont senator told his supporters that he condemned bullying. Is it his problem if many don’t seem to li...
As Virus Spreads, Anger Floods Chinese Social Media
The sheer volume of criticism of the government, and the sometimes clever ways that critics dodge censors, are testing Beijing’s ability to ...
A $100 Million Bet That Vacationland Can Be a Tech Hub, Too
A benefactor’s big gift will create a research center in Portland, Maine, testing a small city’s ability to prosper as a magnet for innovati...
New Jersey Bars Police From Using Clearview Facial Recognition App
Reporting about the powerful tool with a database of three billion photos “troubled” the state’s attorney general, who asked for an inquiry ...
Have a Search Warrant for Data? Google Wants You to Pay
The tech giant has begun charging U.S. law enforcement for responses to search warrants and subpoenas.
The Week in Tech: A Tech Mogul’s Phone and the Saudi Crown Prince
An analysis of a phone belonging to Jeff Bezos found malicious code was hidden in a video sent from a WhatsApp account belonging to Crown Pr...
London Police Will Begin Using Real-Time Facial Recognition
The city, stepping into a debate over privacy, says it will use the technology “to tackle serious crime.”
Panic and Criticism Spread on Chinese Social Media Over Coronavirus
Chinese citizens are overcoming a lack of reporting on the crisis in the state-run media by sharing their own videos and information about t...
Jeff Bezos’ Hack Inquiry Falls Short of Implicating National Enquirer
The Amazon founder’s investigation did not find evidence to back his suggestion of a link between Saudi Arabia and the tabloid that gleefull...
Jeff Bezos, Tabloid Man
Just a year ago, the world’s richest man seemed to have a pretty low-key life. Times sure have changed.
The Making of ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Was as Far Out as the Movie
A jumble of memorabilia, storyboards and props, an exhibit illustrates the whirl of influences behind Stanley Kubrick’s groundbreaking 1968 ...
The Mummy Speaks! Hear Sounds From the Voice an Ancient Egyptian Priest
Scientists used a 3-D printer, a loudspeaker and computer software to recreate a part of the voice of a 3,000-year-old mummy.
When the Tech Backlash Turns Dangerous: Fake Calls for a SWAT Team
Online forums carry personal details of potential targets like industry leaders and their families. The police are struggling to find a solu...
We’re All in the Bathroom Filming Ourselves
It’s got lights and it’s got action. The American bathroom is the stage set of the moment.
How Jeff Bezos’ iPhone X Was Hacked
It most likely began with a tiny bit of code that implanted malware, which gave attackers access to Mr. Bezos’ photos and texts.
Twitter Tells Facial Recognition Trailblazer to Stop Using Site’s Photos
Twitter said Clearview AI, whose app is spreading in law enforcement, was violating its policies. Lawmakers also expressed privacy concerns....
Tesla Value Hits $100 Billion. Will Elon Musk Get a Big Bonus?
The chief executive could get a stock award worth hundreds of millions if the carmaker’s market capitalization is sustained in the months ah...
France Says U.S. Would Consider Multinational Plan for Digital Taxes
The announcement, by France’s finance minister, came a day after the two countries appeared to strike a temporary truce in a trans-Atlantic ...
Put Alexa and Siri to Work
Voice-activated helpers can automate life’s little chores, once you get the hang of them.
How to Turn Depressing Social Media Into a Positive Influence
Don’t let Facebook, Instagram or Twitter become negative aspects of your life. Here’s how to fix them.
G.M.’s Cruise Unveils a Self-Driving Car. Don’t Look for It on Roads.
The futuristic Origin, which seats six passengers and lacks a steering wheel, will require intensive testing and regulatory scrutiny before ...
Analysis Said to Tie Hacking of Bezos’ Phone to Saudi Leader’s Account
Two United Nations experts plan to release a public statement Wednesday morning “addressing serious allegations.”
Britain Plans Vast Privacy Protections for Children
New rules will require online services to overhaul how they treat the personal details of children in the country.
Netflix Reports a Subscriber Bump as Disney Poses a New Threat
The streaming giant behind “The Crown” and “The Irishman” now has more than 167 million subscribers around the world.
Netflix Reports a Subscriber Bump as Disney Joins the Streaming Party
The streaming giant behind “The Crown” and “The Irishman” now has more than 167 million subscribers around the world.
This Company Says It Will Fix Your Smile. It May Shush You if It Doesn’t.
SmileDirectClub, which sells teeth aligners online, has worked to limit information about customer dissatisfaction.
Glenn Greenwald Charged With Cybercrimes in Brazil
Mr. Greenwald is accused of being part of a “criminal investigation” that hacked into the cellphones of prosecutors and public officials.
Gary Starkweather, Inventor of the Laser Printer, Dies at 81
He originally received pushback from his employer, Xerox. But his invention eventually became nearly ubiquitous in every office and home.
Alone on a Mountaintop, Awaiting a Very Hard Rain
Decades ago, Armenian scientists built a high-elevation trap to catch and study cosmic rays. Physics has mostly moved on, but the station pe...
Uber Sells Food Delivery Business in India
The ride-hailing giant agreed to sell Uber Eats in India to rival Zomato, continuing its recent efforts to exit money-losing businesses.
How to Navigate a Flood of Streaming TV Subscriptions
We wanted à la carte television, and now we have it — and it costs more than cable. Here’s how to watch your favorite shows without overpayi...
Meng Wanzhou, Canada’s Most Famous Detainee, ‘Trapped’ in a Gilded Cage
An extradition hearing for Huawei’s chief financial officer began on Monday.
Unmasking a Company That Wants to Unmask Us All
I reported on an app, created by the company Clearview AI, that can identify people in seconds using a trove of photos collected from across...
India Targets Jeff Bezos Over Amazon and Washington Post
Like Trump, India is pressuring both of Mr. Bezos’ businesses as its leaders become more nationalistic toward foreign companies and news med...
How Boeing’s Responsibility in a Deadly Crash ‘Got Buried’
A study that blasted Boeing after a 2009 accident was never made public. Other criticisms were tempered by investigators after the company a...
Trump’s China Deal Creates Collateral Damage for Tech Firms
Micron secured some gains from the China deal but it may end up suffering bigger losses from the broader U.S.-China battle.
Unmasking a Company That Wants to Unmask Us All
I reported on an app, created by the company Clearview AI, that can identify people in seconds using a trove of photos collected from across...
SpaceX’s Explosive Test May Launch Year of Renewed Human Spaceflight
A NASA program could be ready to launch astronauts to orbit once again, and the number of people traveling to space could surge.
The Policing of the American Porch
Ring offers a front-door view of a country where millions of Amazon customers use Amazon cameras to watch Amazon contractors deliver Amazon ...
The Policing of the American Porch
Ring offers a front-door view of a country where millions of Amazon customers use Amazon cameras to watch Amazon contractors deliver Amazon ...
Facebook Apologizes for Vulgar Translation of Chinese Leader’s Name
“This should not have happened and we are taking steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again,” the company said.
The Secretive Company That Might End Privacy as We Know It
A little-known start-up helps law enforcement match photos of unknown people to their online images — and “might lead to a dystopian future ...
Please Stop Big Tech, Small Rivals Tell Lawmakers
Until Friday, few executives had complained in public about how Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook hurt their businesses.
Los Angeles Rethinks Taxis as Uber and Lyft Dominate the Streets
The cab business is down 75 percent in less than a decade. The plan is to make taxis a lot more like their app-hailed rivals.
Panicking About Your Kids and Their Phones? The New Research Says Don’t
A growing number of academics are challenging assumptions about the negative effects of social media and smartphones on children.
This Is the Guy Who's Taking Away the Instagram Likes
Adam Mosseri, chieftain of Instagram, wants to keep the platform a safe, special space. That means learning from the mistakes of its parent ...
Avoiding Carsickness When the Cars Drive Themselves
If the future lets people focus on work instead of driving during the daily commute, many of us will have to conquer motion sickness to read...
This Is the Guy Who’s Taking Away the Likes
Adam Mosseri, chieftain of Instagram, wants to keep the platform a safe, special space. That means learning from the mistakes of its parent ...
An Old Army Myth That Went Unchallenged for Too Long
A Times reporter explains how he started investigating a gulf war-era tale of artillery superiority and its questionable origins.
Does the F.B.I. Need Apple to Hack Into iPhones?
There are tools to crack into the phones at the center of a new dispute over encryption. But the F.BI. says it still needs Apple’s aide.
The Week in Tech: Does the F.B.I. Need Apple to Hack Into iPhones?
There are tools to crack into the phones at the center of a new dispute over encryption. But the F.BI. says it still needs Apple’s aide.
Google Reaches $1 Trillion in Value, Even as It Faces New Tests
The internet search giant became the fourth tech company — after Apple, Amazon and Microsoft — to reach the market milestone.
What to Expect from The Peacock Streaming Service
Comcast, a late convert to streaming, is expected to distinguish itself from Netflix and other competitors by embracing ads.
In Huawei Battle, China Threatens Germany ‘Where it Hurts’: Automakers
VW, Daimler and BMW sell more cars in China than anywhere else and many already cooperate with Huawei — a dependency Beijing is not shy to e...
The U.S. and Iran Are Trolling Each Other — in China
On Chinese social media, where diplomatic rows rarely break into view, people have watched with fascination as the two countries’ embassies ...
U.S.-China Trade Deal: What’s in (and Not in) the Agreement
The agreement includes some wins for President Trump but implementing and enforcing the deal could be difficult.
We’re Living in a Subscriptions World. Here’s How to Navigate It.
Subscription services like Netflix and Google Drive are convenient, but we can lose control of our content and data. Here’s how to take it b...
Grindr and OkCupid Spread Personal Details, Study Says
Norwegian research raises questions about whether certain ways of sharing of information violate data privacy laws in Europe and the United ...
Bricks Alive! Scientists Create Living Concrete
‘A Frankenstein material’ teeming with — and ultimately made by — photosynthetic microbes. And it can reproduce.
How China Obtains American Trade Secrets
Companies have long accused Chinese rivals of swiping or seizing valuable technology. Beijing promises to ban those practices, but enforceme...
Smile for Your Data File!
A new California privacy law gives consumers the right to see and delete their data. But getting access often requires giving up more person...
A Myth That Won’t Die About a Gulf War Weapon, and Why It Matters
Pentagon leaders have repeated a tall tale about artillery that was used against Iraqi troops during Desert Storm. For the Army, the fiction...
Apple Takes a (Cautious) Stand Against Opening a Killer’s iPhones
The Silicon Valley giant is preparing for a legal fight over encryption, even as it works to reduce tensions with the Justice Department.
N.S.A. Takes Step Toward Protecting World’s Computers, Not Just Hacking Them
The intelligence agency alerted Microsoft to a vulnerability in Windows. Typically, it would keep quiet and exploit the flaw.
Grindr and OkCupid Spread Personal Details, Study Says
Norwegian research raises questions about whether certain ways of sharing of information violate data privacy laws in Europe and the United ...
Tech Bro Uniform Meets Margaret Thatcher. Disruption Ensues.
A new exhibition in San Francisco makes art out of the Patagonia vest, the former prime minister of England and … Salesforce?
Russians Hacked Ukrainian Gas Company at Center of Impeachment
The timing and scale of the attacks suggest the Russians may be looking for the same kind of damaging information on Joe Biden that Presiden...
Oyo Scales Back as SoftBank-Funded Companies Retreat
The Indian hospitality start-up is losing hotel rooms and has stepped back from more than 200 cities as part of a broader pullback by firms ...
Barr Asks Apple to Unlock Pensacola Killer’s Phones, Setting Up Clash
The request set up a collision between law enforcement and big technology firms in the latest battle over privacy and security.
Welcome to India, Mr. Bezos. Here’s an Antitrust Complaint.
India opened a formal investigation into Jeff Bezos’ Amazon and its leading rival, Flipkart, just before his first visit in five years.
Welcome to India, Mr. Bezos. Here’s an Antitrust Complaint.
India opened a formal investigation into Jeff Bezos’ Amazon and its leading rival, Flipkart, just before his first visit in five years.
Away C.E.O. Is Back, Just Weeks After Stepping Down
Former employees of the luggage start-up told a tech website that Steph Korey had created a toxic culture. She stepped aside. But now, she s...
An Ice Skater’s Paradise in Quebec
It’s a skater’s dream: icy forest mazes and long, winding trails through winter landscapes. In Canada, the dream is real.
How the Police Use Facial Recognition, and Where It Falls Short
Records from Florida, where law enforcement has long used the controversial technology, offer an inside look at its risks and rewards.
Plight of Newspapers Generates Uncommon Bipartisan Unity
Lawmakers from both parties blame companies like Facebook and Google for the struggles of local newspapers.
‘Techlash’ Hits College Campuses
Facebook, Google and other major tech firms were every student’s dream workplaces. Until they weren’t.
Buckle Up for Another Facebook Election
By opting not to change the company’s political advertising rules, Mark Zuckerberg has ensured another election shaped by the social network...
Alphabet’s Chief Legal Officer Stepping Down Amid Investigation
David Drummond, who played a key role for the company since it was founded, was being investigated for relationships with several women at t...
The Week in Tech: New Decade, Same Old Trouble in Washington
If the tech industry was hoping for some relief from lawmakers’ pressure, the start of the year had to have been a disappointment.
A Glimpse of Our Connected Tech Future, Courtesy of CES 2020
Paying for gas with Amazon’s Alexa or playing table tennis with a robot: Whether the latest tech trends will become fixtures in our lives is...
What You Need to Know About 5G in 2020
After years of hype, carriers like AT&T and Verizon are giving consumers clarity on what their next-generation cellular networks will re...
Facebook Says It Won’t Back Down From Allowing Lies in Political Ads
The company was under intense pressure to adjust its policies. But in this presidential election year, no big changes are planned.
Peter Kirstein, Father of the European Internet, Is Dead at 86
He was crucial to the spread of the protocols that underpin today’s internet (and gave Queen Elizabeth her own email address).
Major TikTok Security Flaws Found
The vulnerabilities, which the app says it has fixed, could have let attackers manipulate content and extract personal data.
Inside the Billion-Dollar Battle Over .Org
A private equity firm wants to buy the internet domain used by nonprofits. A group of online pioneers says it is not the place to maximize p...
F.B.I. Asks Apple to Help Unlock Two iPhones
The request could reignite a fight between the Silicon Valley giant and law enforcement over access to encrypted technology.
Lord of the Rings, 2020 and Stuffed Oreos: Read the Andrew Bosworth Memo
Mr. Bosworth, a Facebook executive, weighed in on the platform’s role in political polarization.
Don’t Tilt Scales Against Trump, Facebook Executive Warns
In an internal memo, Andrew Bosworth said he “desperately” wanted the president to lose. But, he said, the company should avoid hurting Mr. ...
Where’s Your Flying Car? Hyundai and Uber Say They’re Working on It
A model presented at the Consumer Electronics Show is said to hold the promise of aerial ride sharing at 180 miles an hour.
Sonos, Squeezed by the Tech Giants, Sues Google
The maker of home speakers said Google and Amazon stole its technology and abused their power, but it could only risk suing one.
Facebook Says It Will Ban ‘Deepfakes’
The company said it would remove videos altered by artificial intelligence in ways meant to mislead viewers.
Awash in Disinformation Before Vote, Taiwan Points Finger at China
The self-governing island is on high alert for digital-age trickery and deception that Beijing might be using to try to swing a crucial elec...
4 Things to Know About YouTube’s New Children Privacy Practices
The video service is making several changes after a settlement with federal and state regulators.
A.I. Comes to the Operating Room
Images made by lasers and read by computers can help speed up the diagnosis of brain tumors during surgery.
This Robot’s Journey to an Icy Alien Moon Starts Beneath Antarctica
NASA scientists completed field tests in November of a floating rover they hope will one day travel to Europa, the frozen ocean moon of Jupi...
How Big Tech Is Turning New York Into a Silicon Valley Rival
Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google will soon have 20,000 workers in the city, many in a cluster of offices on the West Side.
Tesla Reports Record Quarterly Output, Reaching Year’s Goal
The electric-car maker said it made more than 100,000 vehicles in the last three months and put overall 2019 deliveries at 367,500.
Hype House and the Los Angeles TikTok Mansion Gold Rush
The city is home to a land rush of “collab houses,” where the content creators are getting younger and younger.
Human Remains in Idaho Cave Belonged to Bootlegging Jail Escapee
The case of Joseph Henry Loveless, who sawed his way out of jail in 1916, is among the oldest solved using genetic genealogy.
Man Captured on Doorbell Camera Footage Confessing to Murder
“I killed Jennifer,” the man said before his arrest, according to the authorities. The episode is one of several recent examples of doorbell...
At SoftBank’s Jewel in India: ‘Toxic’ Culture and Troubling Incidents
Backed by SoftBank, Oyo aims to be the world’s biggest hotel chain. But its growth was fueled by questionable practices, employees said.
In the Swim of Digital Images, There’s Nothing Boring About Sculpture
In bronze, silver or aluminum, a statue is an idea made solid. Two inventive shows in New York reaffirm the power of art in three dimensions...
The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2020
From smart homes to ultrafast wireless speeds, here’s what to watch.
How to Make Friends Online the Old-Fashioned Way (Buying Clothes Together)
Facebook groups and Instagram accounts celebrate indie brands, creating communities that mingle commerce, reuse and friendship.
A.I. Is Learning to Read Mammograms
Computers that are trained to recognize patterns and interpret images may outperform humans at finding cancer on X-rays.
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