Advertiser Exodus Snowballs as Facebook Struggles to Ease Concerns
The social network has tried striking a more conciliatory tone with its advertisers, who object to its handling of hate speech.
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Facebook to Ban Network With ‘Boogaloo’ Ties
The social network said it was designating the antigovernment movement as a dangerous organization.
F.C.C. Designates Huawei and ZTE as National Security Threats
American cellular businesses will no longer be able to spend federal money on equipment from the two Chinese companies.
Reddit's Steve Huffman on Banning ‘The_Donald’ Subreddit
Steve Huffman, Reddit’s co-founder and chief executive, says that new rule changes will help the company fulfill its mission.
Burrito Delivery Makes No Sense
The economics of delivery apps stinks. Uber is offering to buy the food delivery company Postmates to make it stink a little less — for them...
Burrito Delivery Makes No Sense
The economics of delivery apps stinks. Uber is offering to buy the food delivery company Postmates to make it stink a little less — for them...
India Bans TikTok of China, Tightening Digital Borders
Censorship and politics are fracturing the global internet, isolating users and industries accustomed to ignoring national borders.
Universities and Tech Giants Back National Cloud Computing Project
A proposal to give scientists access to huge data sets and powerful computers.
Trying to Correct Banking’s Racial Imbalance
Entrepreneurs are working on new business models to address income inequality and a resulting lack of access to the financial system for com...
Uber Makes Offer to Buy Postmates Delivery Service
The ride-hailing company has been trying to expand its food-delivery business to compensate for the collapse of its main business.
Fraudulent Covid Antibody Tests? FBI Warns of Scammers, Identity Theft
Scammers are out to get personal information that could lead to identity theft.
Twitch Suspends Trump’s Channel for ‘Hateful Conduct’
The action appeared to be the first outright suspension of one of the president’s social media accounts.
F.B.I. Warns of Fraudulent Coronavirus Antibody Tests
Scammers are out to get personal information that could lead to identity theft.
Twitch Suspends Trump’s Channel for ‘Hateful Conduct’
The action comes as other tech companies increasingly combat hate speech related to President Trump on their platforms.
The New York Times Pulls Out of Apple News
The Times said Apple News did not align with its strategy of building direct relationships with paying readers.
The New York Times Pulls Out of Apple News
The Times said Apple News did not align with its strategy of building direct relationships with paying readers.
India Bans Nearly 60 Chinese Apps, Including TikTok
The move is part of the tit-for-tat retaliation after the Indian and Chinese militaries clashed earlier this month.
Reddit, Acting Against Hate Speech, Bans ‘The_Donald’ Subreddit
The influential pro-Trump community broke the rules on harassment and targeting, said Reddit, which also banned other groups.
A TikTok Twist on ‘PizzaGate’
Young people have tweaked the conspiracy, and today’s internet sites help spread such false ideas.
For Lesbians, TikTok Is ‘the Next Tinder’
Young women feeling alienated by dating apps and bar culture are finding love on their For You pages.
The Long, Unhappy History of Working From Home
As the coronavirus keeps spreading, employers are convinced remote work has a bright future. Decades of setbacks suggest otherwise.
Boogaloo Extremists Took the Hawaiian Shirt. What Now?
Worn by extremists toting assault rifles, the shirt has gone from dad symbol to battle flag.
TikTok Is Shaping Politics. But How?
Two researchers have studied political expression on the app since the Musical.ly era. Here’s what they found.
‘PizzaGate’ Conspiracy Theory Thrives Anew in the TikTok Era
The false theory targeting Democrats, now fueled by QAnon and teenagers on TikTok, is entangling new targets like Justin Bieber.
EBay’s Critics Faced an Extreme Case of an Old Silicon Valley Habit
Six former employees were recently named in federal charges that were an indication of the lengths some companies will go to hit back at det...
‘TikTok Grandma’ Who Helped Tank Trump Rally Now Works for Biden
Mary Jo Laupp, who made a viral TikTok video that disrupted a Trump campaign event, plans to create a “political hype house” to support Joe ...
Facebook Adds Labels for Some Posts as Advertisers Pull Back
Posts about voting will direct viewers to accurate information, and violations from important political figures will be marked “newsworthy.”...
Amazon to Buy Zoox, in a Move Toward Self-Driving Cars
The online retailer is taking steps to move people, as well as packages.
This Pilates Business Loves (and Hates) Tech
Small businesses are always asking: Is the tech they now rely on helping or hurting them?
This Pilates Business Loves (and Hates) Tech
Small businesses are always asking: Is the tech they now rely on helping or hurting them?
Amazon to Buy Zoox, in a Move Toward Self-Driving Cars
The online retailer is taking steps to move people, as well as packages.
Amazon to Buy Zoox, in a Move Toward Self-Driving Cars
The online retailer is taking steps to move people, as well as packages.
Disgraced Lobbyist Jack Abramoff Headed Back to Jail
Mr. Abramoff became the first person charged with violating a law that was amended in response to his previous criminal offenses.
John J. Mooney, an Inventor of the Catalytic Converter, Dies at 90
The device he developed with a colleague in the 1970s has prevented billions of tons of carbon emissions from being spewed by cars, trucks a...
When the Police Treat Software Like Magic
The arrest of a man for a crime he didn’t commit shows the dangers of facial recognition technology.
How to Dig Up Family History Online
Digitized newspaper archives and hyperlocal historical sources can help you understand how your ancestors lived.
In Vintage TV Ads, a Curious Fountain of Hope (and Cheese)
An unlikely source of comfort viewing, YouTube compilations of old commercials have provided the writer a strange kind of optimism when so m...
Barr’s Interest in Google Antitrust Case Keeps It Moving Swiftly
Attorney General William Barr’s attention to the Justice Department investigation shows the high stakes for the agency and for him.
Chinese City to Unveil Domestic Violence Database for Those Getting Married
The database will allow people to check if their partners have a history of abuse. Domestic violence, a longstanding problem in China, has b...
Michael Hawley, Programmer, Professor and Pianist, Dies at 58
A man of manifold interests, his achievements ranged from developing ideas behind the so-called Internet of Things to publishing the world’s...
Google Sets Time Limit on How Long it Will Store Some Data
The internet company has long been criticized about how much information it keeps on users. The change applies only to new accounts.
Ad Boycott of Facebook Keeps Growing
Eddie Bauer, Magnolia Pictures, Ben & Jerry’s and others have suspended campaigns over the platform’s content moderation practices.
Calls Rise Inside Amazon to Address Racial Inequity
The concerns among employees have generated an unusual degree of turmoil inside the tech giant.
Wrongfully Accused by an Algorithm
In what may be the first known case of its kind, a faulty facial recognition match led to a Michigan man’s arrest for a crime he did not com...
Companies Criticize Visa Suspensions, but Impact May Be Muted for Now
President Trump’s executive order came at a time when hiring has slowed, and many U.S. consulates are not conducting interviews for temporar...
Another Tweet From Trump Gets a Label From Twitter
The president threatened “serious force” if protesters tried to set up an autonomous zone in Washington, D.C., as they have in Seattle.
Apple Announces New Privacy Features
Apple says it will make it tougher for apps to track you. It will also help you wash your hands.
Facebook Loses Antitrust Case in Germany Over Data Collection
In a closely watched case, Facebook lost an appeal to overturn charges that it has violated competition laws by abusing its dominance in soc...
They Wanted You to Bet on Sharks. The Odds Were Not in Their Favor.
Gambling on shark migration patterns could raise awareness, some experts say. But it could also fuel the animals’ reputation as mere enterta...
TaskRabbit C.E.O. to Step Down, a Blow for Silicon Valley Diversity
Stacy Brown-Philpot, one of the few prominent black women in the technology industry, has led the gig worker marketplace for four years, and...
Dozens of Women in Gaming Speak Out About Sexism and Harassment
After more than 70 allegations surfaced on Twitter this weekend, gaming companies and streamers responded with action. Some say it’s the beg...
Square, Jack Dorsey’s Pay Service, Is Withholding Money Merchants Say They Need
Small businesses say the Twitter chief’s other company is holding on to 30 percent of their customers’ payments during the pandemic.
NASA Mars Helicopter Will Be Red Planet's 'Wright Brothers Moment'
As part of its next Mars mission, NASA is sending an experimental helicopter to fly through the red planet’s thin atmosphere.
Apple Confirms Shift Away From Intel Chips in Macs
The move, announced in the live-streamed start to the company’s conference for developers, marks the end of a 15-year partnership.
A Multibillion Dollar Opportunity: Virus-Proofing the New Office
Tech, catering and design companies are rushing to sell employers on fever scanners, box lunches and office floor-planning apps for social d...
41 Cities, Many Sources: How False Antifa Rumors Spread Locally
Claims about the involvement of anti-fascist activists in protests of racism shows the many ways false information spreads inside communitie...
Tech Goliaths Act Like Davids
The underdog tactics and fighting spirit that once served tech companies well now make them look petty and mean.
Japanese Supercomputer Is Crowned World’s Speediest
In the race for the most powerful computers, Fugaku, a Japanese supercomputer, recently beat American and Chinese machines.
Two Gamers Played ‘The Last of Us Part II.’ They Were Blown Away.
When the original video game was transcendental, can a sequel top it? Two Times reporters debate the answer.
TikTok Teens Claim They Tanked Trump Rally
Did a successful prank inflate attendance expectations for President Trump’s rally in Tulsa, Okla.?
Wirecard, a Payments Firm, Is Rocked by a Report of a Missing $2 Billion
The German company’s share price has plunged 80 percent, and its longtime chief executive has resigned.
Elizabeth Alexander on the Spectacle of ‘Black Bodies in Pain’
The writer reflects on her seminal Rodney King essay, the George Floyd killing and how the videos of police brutality exacerbate black grief...
‘The Last of Us Part II’ Is a Dark Game for a Dark Time
Set in a violent, tribal, pandemic-ravaged world, the long-awaited Naughty Dog epic will leave you damaged — and awed.
After 15 Years, Apple Prepares to Break Up With Intel
Apple could announce plans as soon as Monday to replace Intel processors in Macs with chips that it designed itself.
Social Media Giants Support Racial Justice. Their Products Undermine It.
Shows of support from Facebook, Twitter and YouTube don’t address the way those platforms have been weaponized by racists and partisan provo...
A Former Google Executive Takes Aim at His Old Company With a Start-Up
Sridhar Ramaswamy once ran Google’s $115 billion advertising arm. But he grew disillusioned and worried that growth was too much of a priori...
Twitter Labels Trump Tweet About ‘Racist Baby’ as ‘Manipulated’
Twitter said the president’s post contained manipulated media, the first time it had used that tag on one of his messages.
French Court Strikes Down Most of Online Hate Speech Law
The court ruled that the new law disproportionately infringed on freedom of speech. It was a blow to the government’s efforts to regulate co...
Big Tech Zeros In on the Virus-Testing Market
As businesses grapple with how to safely reopen the workplace, companies like Fitbit and Verily, Google’s sister company, are rushing out ne...
Where Black Lives Matter Protesters Stream Live Every Day: Twitch
The Amazon-owned site, known for showing video game play, has become a hub for airing the sit-ins and marches over racial inequality.
Britain Didn’t Want Silicon Valley’s Help on a Tracing App. Now It Does.
Months after other countries, Britain will now use technology provided by Apple and Google to build a contact-tracing app.
Big Tech Zeros In on the Virus-Testing Market
As businesses grapple with how to safely reopen the workplace, companies like Fitbit and Verily, Google’s sister company, are rushing out ne...
How Social Media Has Changed Civil Rights Protests
Social media allows us “to see a reality that has been entirely visible to some people and invisible to others,” says this Princeton profess...
Apple Rejects Facebook’s Gaming App, for at Least the Fifth Time
Apple has repeatedly denied Facebook’s new Gaming app from appearing in its App Store, citing its own rules.
Blowing Bubbles to Pollinate Flowers
Researchers in Japan have developed a soap bubble-based pollination method that is as effective as doing it by hand.
Justice Dept. Urges Rolling Back Legal Shield for Tech Companies
The agency said that Congress should repeal parts of a law that has been crucial for the growth of companies like Facebook and Twitter.
D.O.J. Urges Rolling Back Legal Shield for Tech Companies
The agency said that Congress should repeal parts of a law that has been crucial for the growth of companies like Facebook and Twitter.
Netflix C.E.O. Reed Hastings Gives $120 Million to Historically Black Colleges
The Silicon Valley executive said he hoped his contribution would lead other wealthy individuals to give. “Generally, white capital flows to...
The Internet’s Most Censored Space
Apple’s app store shows we can be fine with digital zones that ditch the myth of free expression.
D.O.J. to Urge Rolling Back Legal Shield for Tech Companies
The agency will say that Congress should repeal parts of a law that has been crucial for the growth of companies like Facebook and Twitter.
Tackling the Unsolvable Problem: The Bottomless Email Inbox
For $99 a year, Hey wants to help us restore some control. The new service has a way to go — and so does email, come to think of it.
Netflix C.E.O. Reed Hastings Gives $120 Million to Historically Black Colleges
The Silicon Valley executive said he hoped his contribution would lead other wealthy individuals to give. “Generally, white capital flows to...
Seeking Dark Matter, They Detected Another Mystery
Do signals from beneath an Italian mountain herald a revolution in physics?
The I.P.O. Comes Roaring Back in the Pandemic
Now that the stock market has largely shrugged off the coronavirus, start-ups are scrambling to go public.
Now You Can Opt Out of Seeing Political Ads on Facebook
The change lets Facebook play both sides of the debate about political advertising on social media.
High School Students and Alumni Are Using Social Media to Expose Racism
Learning has been online and remote this semester. So too, now, are call-outs of questionable behavior.
Bookstores Are Struggling. Is a New E-Commerce Site the Answer?
The rapid rise of Bookshop.org during the shutdown has been hailed as a boon for independent stores. But some booksellers worry it could bec...
Conviction in the Philippines Reveals Facebook’s Dangers
The conviction of the journalist Maria Ressa shows that Facebook’s harms can’t be ignored.
Europe Rolls Out Contact Tracing Apps, With Hope and Trepidation
Italy and Germany activated apps this week as tools to avoid a second wave of coronavirus infections, fueling a debate about privacy rights....
Apple’s App Store Draws Antitrust Scrutiny in European Union
Following complaints from rivals including Spotify, European authorities will investigate Apple’s App Store.
Fighting the Coronavirus With Innovative Tech
Some of these devices have been around for years but are now being mustered to help keep us safe.
Riding Out Quarantine With a Chatbot Friend: ‘I Feel Very Connected’
The digital companions may sound like science fiction. But when social isolation became the norm, they helped deal with the loneliness, some...
Who’s a Bot? Who’s Not?
It sometimes seems that automated bots are taking over social media and driving human discourse. But some (real) researchers aren’t so sure....
Ex-eBay Workers Sent Critics Live Roaches and a Mask of a Bloody Pig Face, U.S. Says
Six former employees of the site sent threatening messages and deliveries to a couple after the e-commerce newsletter they published wrote a...
BIPOC: What Does It Mean?
The acronym, which stands for black and Indigenous people of color, is suddenly everywhere. Is it doing its job?
One Restaurant’s Survival Guide
This restaurant was forced to get creative with its use of technology — and to forgo the apps.
China Reports Progress in Ultra-Secure Satellite Transmission
Researchers enlisted quantum physics to send a “secret key” for encrypting and decrypting messages between two stations 700 miles apart.
Jeff Bezos Willing to Testify Before Congress
Lawmakers had requested that he testify as part of their antitrust investigation into the big tech companies.
A Conspiracy Made in America May Have Been Spread by Russia
The Americans who pushed a conspiracy theory the night of the Iowa caucuses have migrated to coronavirus conspiracies on Twitter, with help ...
A Conspiracy Made in America May Have Been Spread by Russia
The Americans who pushed a conspiracy theory the night of the Iowa caucuses have migrated to coronavirus conspiracies on Twitter, with help ...
A Reckoning at Condé Nast
“It’s hard to be a person of color at this company,” a staff member said. In response to an uprising, Anna Wintour and the chief executive, ...
Guaranteed Ingredient in Any Coronavirus Vaccine? Thousands of Volunteers
Two sisters in Missouri were among the first to have an unproven coronavirus vaccine injected in their bodies. If it makes it to market, it ...
5 Podcasts on Pride and BLM
This June has restored the spirit of protest to Pride celebrations. Here are shows to help you understand the moment.
Create Your Own Night Sky
There are about a septillion stars in the observable universe. You can bring a fraction into your home — which is more than enough.
The Economy Is Reeling. The Tech Giants Spy Opportunity.
Many companies are retreating. But Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft are placing bets to get even bigger.
Vet Your Social Media
Before hitting like or retweet on a post about the protests, it’s important to know that the accounts you are following are trustworthy.
Amazon Said to Be Under Scrutiny in 2 States for Abuse of Power
Inquiries in California and Washington are a sign that the scrutiny of the tech giant continues to intensify.
Honda Hackers May Have Used Tools Favored by Countries
A recent cyberattack that disrupted the operations of the company may have been the first time criminals used sophisticated software previou...
Amazon, Pushing Fashion, Opened Photo Studio as a ‘Warehouse’ Exemption
Now closed again, a Brooklyn site set up for models didn’t appear to qualify as an essential business under state pandemic rules.
Twitter Removes Chinese Misinformation Campaign
The company said the latest misinformation effort came with a new wrinkle: extolling the Chinese government’s response to the coronavirus ou...
Lawmakers Push to Invest Billions in Semiconductor Industry to Counter China
New legislation aimed at supporting the semiconductor industry is a sign of shifting consensus in Washington, where industrial plans are now...
NASA Picks Astrobotic to Carry VIPER Ice-Hunting Moon Rover
Astrobotic, a Pittsburgh company, won a $199.5 million contract to transport NASA’s VIPER rover to the lunar surface.
Internet Archive Will End Its Program for Free E-Books
The nonprofit has said its National Emergency Library was a public service to people unable to access libraries during the pandemic, but pub...
Facebook Brings Back a Former Top Lieutenant to Zuckerberg
Chris Cox, who quit Facebook last year after differences with the company’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, is returning as chief product ...
Snapchat Expands Deals With N.F.L., Disney and Others
The multiyear pacts, which also included the N.B.A., NBCUniversal and ViacomCBS, will supply the platform with more short-form original and ...
Biden Readies Attack on Facebook’s Speech Policies
The campaign will urge its supporters to push the social media giant to strengthen its rules against misinformation and harmful comments.
Signal Is the Messaging App of the Protests
Organizers and demonstrators say they feel safer communicating with end-to-end encryption.
Amazon Set to Face Antitrust Charges in European Union
The European Commission plans to bring charges that Amazon abused its dominance in e-commerce.
Amazon Set to Face Antitrust Charges in European Union
The European Commission plans to bring charges that Amazon abused its dominance in e-commerce.
Zoom Blocks Activist After Tiananmen Vigil
Though the account was restored, the digital commemoration of the 1989 crackdown in Beijing spotlights thorny questions for a company with o...
Get ready for London Fashion Week, the Digital Version
Coronavirus has made physical fashion weeks an impossibility. Can a digital equivalent be the same?
Amazon Facial Recognition Moratorium
The company said it hoped the moratorium “might give Congress enough time to put in place appropriate rules” for the technology.
Just Eat Takeaway in Talks to Acquire Grubhub
The Dutch food delivery company is close to beating out Uber to buy Grubhub.
Why Restaurants Are Fed Up With Apps
Delivery apps promised to connect restaurants with more customers. The dream isn’t working.
Why Twitter Didn’t Label Trump’s Tweet on Martin Gugino
The company has started adding tags to a few of the president’s tweets, but it left alone a false post about an older man injured by police ...
What Is Elite TikTok?
Teenagers on the platform have inherited the legacy of Weird Twitter and Weird Facebook, posturing as multinational corporations and posting...
A Juneteenth of Joy and Resistance
With the dual pressures of unrest and the pandemic, black chefs are contemplating the ways this holiday can help Americans cope.
2 Art Gallery Shows to Explore From Home
Galleries and museums are getting creative about presenting work online during the coronavirus crisis. Here are two shows worth viewing virt...
Farewell to Gummy Bear Jars: Tech Offices Get a Virus Safety Makeover
Companies like Salesforce created workplaces with all the comforts of home. But now they may feel more like hospitals.
Twitter and Square Make Juneteenth a Company Holiday
The day marks the anniversary of when slaves in Galveston, Texas, first learned of their freedom on June 19, 1865.
Upper East Side Mom Group Implodes Over Accusations of Racism and Censorship
A large Facebook parenting group temporarily shut down after silencing black members. Now new groups for parents are forming that are explic...
A Case for Banning Facial Recognition
A Google research scientist explains why she thinks the police shouldn’t use facial recognition software.
How This Amazon Warehouse Changed to Fight the Virus
Amazon, which has been under fire on worker safety, invited us into one facility to show its response — and to demonstrate it has nothing to...
A U.S. Secret Weapon in A.I.: Chinese Talent
New research shows scientists educated in China help American firms and schools dominate the cutting-edge field. Now industry leaders worry ...
A U.S. Secret Weapon in A.I.: Chinese Talent
New research shows scientists educated in China help American firms and schools dominate the cutting-edge field. Now industry leaders worry ...
Environmentalists Targeted Exxon Mobil. Then Hackers Targeted Them.
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are investigating a global hacker-for-hire operation that sent phishing emails to environmental groups, jou...
As Diners Flock to Delivery Apps, Restaurants Fear for Their Future
While the apps say they are saving them in the pandemic, many restaurateurs say the opposite.
Senate Faults Oversight of Chinese Telecom Companies in U.S.
A multiagency group does a “minimal” job of assessing security risks posed by China Unicom, China Telecom and ComNet, investigators said.
With an Internet of Animals, Scientists Aim to Track and Save Wildlife
Using tiny sensors and equipment aboard the space station, a project called ICARUS seeks to revolutionize animal tracking.
Behind China’s Twitter Campaign, a Murky Supporting Chorus
Swarms of accounts are amplifying Beijing’s brash new messaging as the country tries to shape the global narrative about the coronavirus and...
Axios Allows Its Reporters to Join Protests
In a company memo, the chief executive of the politics news site said he supported staff members’ right to march, adding that the publisher ...
How to Reduce Credit Card Fraud
There’s been an explosion in online credit card fraud. Here’s how you can protect yourself.
The Idea: Build It, and They Can Find Coronavirus Tests
Three start-up veterans who created an online directory of testing sites are among a wave of volunteers contributing to the virus fight.
The TikTok House Wreaking Havoc Next Door
Neighbors say the party boys of Sway House are not a welcome addition to the block.
Where Has Seal Been? Watching Your Instagram Stories (and ‘Plandemic’)
The singer says he is trying to connect with fans in a time of isolation. He is also figuring out what he believes.
With Real-Life Games Halted, Betting World Puts Action on E-Sports
Computer-vs.-computer games of FIFA livestream to gamblers on Twitch. Fantasy contests carry League of Legends lineups. In the coronavirus a...
Amid Pandemic and Upheaval, New Cyber Risks to the Presidential Election
Fear of the coronavirus is speeding up efforts to allow voting from home, but some of them pose security risks and may make it easier for Vl...
Gaining Skills Virtually to Close the Inequality Gap
Successful job training programs for low-income young people have long been held in person. Can a virtual ladder still be a path to the midd...
The Sea’s Weirdest Creatures, Now in ‘Staggering’ Detail
With a new laser-scanning tool, marine biologists are getting a fine-comb look at some of the gloopiest and most mysterious organisms in the...
The Complex Debate Over Silicon Valley’s Embrace of Content Moderation
Many in tech cheered when Twitter added labels to President Trump’s tweets. But civil libertarians caution that social media companies are m...
Did Mom Take Her Medicine? Keeping Eyes on Elders in Quarantine
Technology can help families monitor the health and safety of older people kept from their families by the coronavirus.
Google’s European Search Menu Draws Interest of U.S. Antitrust Investigators
To placate European regulators, the company started giving Android phone users a choice in search engines when they set up their devices.
Judge Denies Bernie Madoff’s Request for Early Release
The Ponzi scheme mastermind will probably die in prison after a judge rejected his request, which he made after learning he has kidney disea...
Chinese Hackers Target Email Accounts of Biden Campaign Staff, Google Says
The technology giant also confirmed reports that Iran had targeted President Trump’s campaign, underscoring the persistent threat of hackers...
2,000 Free Meals a Night, Seasoned by Silicon Valley Chefs
With unemployment soaring in this region of haves and have-nots, a local Boys and Girls Club has transformed into a pop-up takeout operation...
Tech Is Global. Right?
The internet is evolving from a homogeneous blob into something more like the diverse world.
Contact Tracing With Your Phone: It’s Easier but There Are Tradeoffs
Lots of new app ideas are emerging to track Covid-19, but each has issues around privacy, location accuracy and how much appeal it will have...
Pilgrim’s Pride Chief Executive Is Accused of Price Fixing
The charges are the first in a Justice Department investigation involving several other major chicken producers.
Early Facebook Employees Disavow Zuckerberg’s Stance on Trump Posts
In an open letter, nearly three dozen called on the chief executive to take action on President Trump’s messages.
TikTok (Yes, TikTok) Is the Future
Whether serious or silly, TikTok is an outlet for expression unlike anything that came before.
TikTok (Yes, TikTok) Is the Future
Whether serious or silly, TikTok is an outlet for expression unlike anything that came before.
Snapchat Stopped Promoting Trump Account
The social media company’s decision follows Twitter’s moves to label Mr. Trump’s posts inaccurate or as inciting violence.
E-Bikes Are Having Their Moment. They Deserve It.
The benefits of owning a battery-powered two-wheeler far outweigh the downsides, especially in a pandemic.
Suit Claims Google’s Tracking Violates Federal Wiretap Law
The complaint said Google tracked and collected users’ browsing history even if they took steps to maintain their privacy.
Lawsuit Says Trump’s Social Media Crackdown Violates Free Speech
The nonprofit Center for Democracy and Technology argues that the president’s move against Twitter and other companies is retaliatory.
Police Protest Supercut Videos Go Viral
Supercuts of police behavior are receiving enormous numbers of views.
Zuckerberg Defends Hands-Off Approach to Trump’s Posts
In a call with Facebook employees, who have protested the inaction on Mr. Trump’s messages, Mr. Zuckerberg said his decision was “pretty tho...
Trump Administration Escalates Global Fight Over Taxing Tech
The U.S. investigation targets nine countries, plus the European Union, that have adopted or are considering new taxes that would hit Americ...
Protests Captured Unfiltered
Twitter and Facebook enable truth telling, but there are also downsides to having no gatekeepers.
Matt Gaetz Tweet Gets Twitter Warning Label for Glorifying Violence
The post, from Representative Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, had likened protesters to terrorists and called for them to be hunted down.
‘All of It Is Toxic’: Misinformation About Protests Surges Online
In the universe of false online information, George Floyd remains alive and George Soros is to blame for the protests.
After Reality Star’s Death, Japan Vows to Rip the Mask Off Online Hate
While many in the country abhor the kind of harassment Hana Kimura endured before her apparent suicide, some warn that cracking down on it c...
The Power of Bearing Witness
Connecting the world online feels essential in moments of history. Is it a package deal with all of the horribles?
The Power of Bearing Witness
Connecting the world online feels essential in moments of history. Is it a package deal with all of the horribles?
Facebook Employees Stage Virtual Walkout to Protest Trump Posts
While Twitter started labeling some of the president’s inflammatory posts, Facebook’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, has said his company...
Publishers Sue Internet Archive Over Free E-Books
Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Hachette and Wiley accused the nonprofit of piracy for making over 1 million books free online.
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