Instagram Tries Clamping Down on Misinformation
The photo-sharing site said it would temporarily remove its “recent” tab to slow the spread of harmful content before Tuesday’s election.
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What Went Viral This Week
Halloween decorations, Harry Styles and a QAnon-adjacent missing children story broke up a wall of pre-election political news.
17 Players in Five States, Composing Over the Internet
Alarm Will Sound used multiple videoconferencing tools to master the ambiguities of Tyshawn Sorey’s “Autoschediasms.”
How Three Election-Related Falsehoods Spread
The lies took off so rapidly on Facebook and Twitter that local election officials could not contain them.
Twitter Bots Poised to Spread Disinformation Before Election
Researchers found that bots have helped spread falsehoods related to the coronavirus and far-right conspiracy theories such QAnon and “pizza...
Big Tech Continues Its Surge Ahead of the Rest of the Economy
Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Alphabet reported the latest in a string of enormous quarterly profits on Thursday.
Dan Bongino Has No Idea Why Facebook Loves Him
The right-wing commentator, whose page performs better than those of major news organizations, is perplexed by his social media success.
You (YOU!) Can Stop Election Rumors
As Americans vote amid a pandemic, misleading election information seems to be everywhere.
‘South Park’ Creators Break Down 'Sassy Justice,' Their Deepfake Video
In an interview, Trey Parker, Matt Stone and their collaborator Peter Serafinowicz discuss the back story of “Sassy Justice,” their deepfake...
‘Tsunamis of Misinformation’ Overwhelm Local Election Officials
From Philadelphia to Sonoma County, Calif., election officials said they were working marathon hours to fight a flood of falsehoods.
Officials Warn of Cyberattacks on Hospitals as Virus Cases Spike
Government officials warned that hackers were seeking to hold American hospitals’ data hostage in exchange for ransom payments.
‘Perception Hacks’ and Other Potential Threats to the Election
In the final days of voting, election officials and cybersecurity experts are keeping a close eye on a range of possible ways foreign govern...
Republicans Blast Social Media C.E.O.s While Democrats Deride Hearing
Republican senators accused the leaders of Twitter, Facebook and Google of censorship. Democrats denounced that as posturing.
We Need Policy, Not WrestleMania
Lawmakers could debate an important law that affects speech on the internet. Or they could yell.
Tech chiefs plan a vigorous defense of speech on their sites.
In their prepared remarks, the leaders of Facebook, Twitter and Google detailed why they supported Section 230.
To Do Politics or Not Do Politics? Tech Start-Ups Are Divided
Coinbase, Expensify, Soylent, Clubhouse and others are embroiled in a culture war over politics and the workplace.
Trump Campaign Website Is Defaced by Hackers
The defacement lasted less than 30 minutes and the hackers appeared to be looking to generate cryptocurrency.
The Year in Misinformation, So Far
Dubious stories about George Soros, Ukraine and vote-by-mail have spread widely on social media this year, and we may just be warming up.
Trump Allies Amp Up Fight Over Tech’s Legal Shield Before Election
Their animosity is likely to be on full display at a hearing on Wednesday with the leaders of Facebook, Google and Twitter.
Jon Stewart to Get Apple TV+ Show
On his new program, the former “Daily Show” host will “explore topics that are currently part of the national conversation and his advocacy ...
Don’t Even Try Paying Cash in China
How two apps created new kinds of commerce in China, and what a cashless future might look like.
Airbnb Fights Its ‘Party House Problem’
Noise. Damages. Safety questions. Airbnb is racing to address the risks posed by partying guests before it goes public.
A.M.D. Agrees to Buy Xilinx for $35 Billion in Stock
The deal would broaden A.M.D.’s business into chips for markets like 5G communications and automotive electronics.
5 Lessons on Voter Misinformation From Kentucky’s Election in 2019
The incumbent governor and some of his allies argued, without showing any evidence, that there were voting irregularities and fraud.
Twitter to Highlight Accurate Voting Information
The effort is meant to preemptively debunk some false and misleading information about the election.
Driverless Cars Go Humble to Get Real
Recent developments point to promise for driverless car technology, if we stay realistic.
Ant Challenged Beijing and Prospered. Now It Toes the Line.
The tech giant, which is preparing for a mega I.P.O., has transformed personal finance in China. Regulators have taken notice.
All About Ant Group, the Next Big Tech I.P.O.
The tech giant’s coming share sale will be among the largest ever. But the company has made most of its impact in just one country: China.
All About Ant Group, the Next Big Tech I.P.O.
The tech giant’s coming share sale will be among the largest ever. But the company has made most of its impact in just one country: China.
Ant Group Set to Raise $34 Billion in World’s Biggest I.P.O.
The Alibaba online finance spinoff, which offers people in China a one-stop shop for loans, investments and more, will list shares in Hong K...
Schools Clamored for Seesaw. That Was the Good News, and the Bad News.
It wasn’t simple to become a do-it-all education tool almost overnight.
With Vacation Rentals Empty, European Cities See a Chance to Reclaim Housing
Platforms like Airbnb have been criticized for raising living costs in popular cities. Now, officials are trying to move properties aimed at...
Apple, Google and a Deal That Controls the Internet
In a landmark antitrust complaint, the Justice Department is targeting a secretive partnership that is worth billions of dollars to both com...
How The Epoch Times Created a Giant Influence Machine
Since 2016, the Falun Gong-backed newspaper has used aggressive Facebook tactics and right-wing misinformation to create an anti-China, pro-...
Everyone Is Gay on TikTok
Straight young men on the app are posting suggestive videos with their buddies. It’s not just about the views.
Trump’s Claims About Hunter Biden Send Online Activity Soaring
Google searches and Facebook posts about Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s son rose after President Trump’s misleading comments at Thursday’s debate.
Trump’s Claims About Hunter Biden Sends Online Activity Soaring
Google searches and Facebook posts about Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s son rose after President Trump’s misleading comments at Thursday’s debate.
U.S. Issues Sanctions on Russian Center Involved in Potentially Deadly Cyberattacks
The penalties were aimed at a Russian research center that developed tools used in a cyberattack on a Saudi petrochemical plant, which took ...
What Went Viral This Week
Stories about Pope Francis, separated children and 50 Cent’s Trump endorsement dominated engagement on social media this week.
Fox News Is Covering Hunter Biden Claims More Than 2016 WikiLeaks Emails
In contrast, CNN and MSNBC gave more airtime to the Podesta cache four years ago, according to the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Resea...
Russians Who Pose Election Threat Have Hacked Nuclear Plants and Power Grid
The hacking group, Energetic Bear, is among Russia’s stealthiest. It appears to be casting a wide net to find useful targets ahead of the el...
Fox News Is Covering Hunter Biden Claims More Than 2016 WikiLeaks Emails
In contrast, CNN and MSNBC gave more airtime to the Podesta cache four years ago, according to the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Resea...
Why Washington Hates Big Tech
American politicians are divided on almost everything. They agree on this: Big Tech must change.
It’s a Ballot Fight for Survival for Gig Companies Like Uber
A group that also includes Lyft and DoorDash has spent nearly $200 million to support a California proposition that could save them from a n...
Appeals Court Says Uber and Lyft Must Treat California Drivers as Employees
The ruling adds new urgency to a ballot measure in the state that would exempt the companies from a new labor law intended to give gig worke...
F.T.C. Decision on Pursuing Facebook Antitrust Case Is Said to Be Near
Any action would follow the Justice Department’s landmark suit this week against Google, as a bipartisan tech backlash ramps up.
Trump Still Miles Ahead of Biden in Social Media Engagement
President Trump is behind in many swing-state polls, but his social media accounts are attracting as much attention as ever.
Why the 5G Pushiness? Because $$$.
Selling 5G capability is a huge opportunity for phone companies. Be careful.
Trump's Tech Clampdown Could Hurt Huawei's New Phones
The battered Chinese giant won’t say how many of its new handsets it can produce. U.S. restrictions may have curtailed access to essential c...
Trump's Tech Clampdown Could Hurt Huawei's New Phones
The battered Chinese giant won’t say how many of its new handsets it can produce. U.S. restrictions may have curtailed access to essential c...
An Electric Car With Swedish Roots, and a Rebellious Streak
The Polestar 2 inherits some classic Scandinavian design elements from its Volvo lineage, but aims to be a little more free spirited.
Forget Antitrust Laws. To Limit Tech, Some Say a New Regulator Is Needed.
Even as the Justice Department sued Google, some antitrust experts wondered whether a different government response would be more effective....
Top Investigator in Google Case Says There ‘Was Not a Rush’ to Sue
Jeffrey A. Rosen, the deputy attorney general, said the Justice Department knew the company would use its many resources to fight the agency...
Art Auctions Embrace a Future of Socially Distant Bidding
New tools, born of necessity, may be part of a lasting change.
Misinformation in America Thrives in Two Languages
False and misleading information is being spread widely in Spanish, researchers say.
TikTok Cracks Down on QAnon and Hate Speech
TikTok’s changes follow in the footsteps of its larger and more popular contemporaries.
A TV Station’s Mistake Highlights Fears of Election Night Misinformation
A graphic on an evening news broadcast in Arkansas showed President Trump winning the state three weeks before Election Day.
Trump Official’s Tweet, and Its Removal, Set Off Flurry of Anti-Mask Posts
The tweet, from Dr. Scott Atlas, one of the president’s top science advisers, was debunked by many experts and deleted by Twitter.
In Hubbub Over New York Post Report, YouTube Stands Apart
Facebook and Twitter clamped down on an unsubstantiated New York Post article about Hunter Biden. YouTube has gone a different route.
Quibi, Short-Form Streaming Service, Quickly Shuts Down
The company started by Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman had a high-profile launch and megawatt Hollywood stars involved but failed to find...
Big Tech’s Professional Opponents Strike at Google
An unlikely collection of lawyers, activists, economists and academics are fueling the tech backlash, armed with funding from billionaire sp...
Police Can Open Your Phone. It’s OK
The police actually can unlock phones. And, no, it’s not the worst thing ever for cybersecurity.
Activists Turn Facial Recognition Tools Against the Police
“We’re now approaching the technological threshold where the little guys can do it to the big guys,” one researcher said.
How to Take Better Pet Portraits
Even if you don’t have an expensive camera, you can capture memorable images with your smartphone, the right software and a few tricks.
Google Antitrust Fight Thrusts Low-Key C.E.O. Into the Line of Fire
Sundar Pichai, chief executive of Google’s parent company for less than a year, already faces the internet giant’s biggest threat in its 22 ...
The Police Can Probably Break Into Your iPhone
At least 2,000 law enforcement agencies have tools to get into encrypted smartphones, according to new research, and they are using them far...
Google Up Against Laws That Thwarted Microsoft (and Others Since 1890)
The Justice Department’s antitrust case points to restrictive contracts, a focus that a professor said “is as old as the Sherman Act.”
How ‘Spygate’ Attacks Fizzled
The baseless espionage narrative, which fueled right-wing conspiracy theories for years, has quietly faded from view.
The Google Antitrust Lawsuit Explained
The suit is the first antitrust action against the company to result from investigations by American regulators.
Why the US Government Is Suing Google
Maybe all Google needed to keep from acting like a monopoly was more effective government oversight.
Why the Government Is Suing Google
Maybe all Google needed to keep from acting like a monopoly was more effective government oversight.
Here Are the Hundreds of Sites in a Pay-to-Play Local News Network
We are publishing the full list so readers can see whether the sites target their area.
How We Spend Hours a Day Using Google's Products
Googling something was all we once did with Google. Now we spend hours a day using its maps, videos, security cameras, email, smartphones an...
The DOJ's Google Antitrust Lawsuit Explained
The suit is the first antitrust action against the company to result from investigations by American regulators.
Apple iPhone 12 Review: Superfast Speed, if You Can Find It
The new iPhone has an improved design, but it’s undermined by the wireless industry’s messy rollout of ultrafast 5G networks.
U.S. to Accuse Google of Protecting Illegal Monopoly
A victory for the government could remake one of America’s most recognizable companies and the internet economy that it has helped define.
When Start-Ups Go Into the Garage (or Sometimes the Living Room)
Labs closed in the pandemic, but innovation doesn’t stop. So while some workers have the home office, engineers have the garage.
Election Tech That’s Super Simple
The most useful technology doesn’t have to involve flying cars. Sometimes, it’s really easy.
Pakistan Rescinds TikTok Ban
A decision outlawing the social media app was overturned after 10 days with assurances from the Chinese owners that content would be moderat...
As Local News Dies, a Pay-for-Play Network Rises in Its Place
A nationwide operation of 1,300 local sites publishes coverage that is ordered up by Republican groups and corporate P.R. firms.
Remote but Inclusive for Years, and Now Showing Other Companies How
Ultranauts has been developing creative ways to hire, manage and motivate a far-flung and diverse work force for seven years.
Paleontologists See Stars as Software Bleeps Scientific Terms
When their annual conference was moved online, they were amused to find seemingly benign words blocked and replaced with asterisks during vi...
What Went Viral This Week
Hunter Biden, a “Two and a Half Men” star’s death and Amy Coney Barrett’s empty notepad carried the week on social media.
In Reversal, Twitter Is No Longer Blocking New York Post Article
The latest change underlined how rapidly social media platforms are shifting their positions in the days leading up to the election.
How The Babylon Bee, a Right-Wing Satire Site, Capitalizes on Confusion
President Trump tweeted about one of the site’s stories on Friday. It is unclear whether he knew it was a joke.
Brace for Holiday ‘Shipageddon’
The pandemic and the holidays will make shipping a zoo. Shoppers, listen up.
In Hubbub Over New York Post Report, YouTube Stands Apart
Facebook and Twitter clamped down on an unsubstantiated New York Post article about Hunter Biden. YouTube has gone a different route.
Facebook and Twitter Dodge a 2016 Repeat, and Ignite a 2020 Firestorm
The companies have said they would do more to stop misinformation and hacked materials from spreading. This is what that effort looks like.
As Twitter and Facebook Clamp Down, Republicans Claim ‘Election Interference’
Conservatives said they would subpoena the chief executives of the social networks, which had blocked an unsubstantiated New York Post artic...
Ignore Phone Companies About 5G
The cellular networks might be life-changing in the future. Not today.
YouTube Cracks Down on QAnon Conspiracy Theory
YouTube has played a bigger role in moving QAnon from the fringes to the mainstream than most platforms.
YouTube Cracks Down on QAnon Conspiracy Theory
YouTube has played a bigger role in moving QAnon from the fringes to the mainstream than most platforms.
IPhone 12 Prices in Line With Recent Years
Apple did not markedly increase the cost of its newest devices from last year.
Hello iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro
The newest iPhones have 5G capability and improved design features. But Apple was vague about just how much faster the phones would be.
Apple Unveils a Smaller HomePod
The company’s smart speaker product has not been as successful as Amazon Echo and Google Home.
Facebook Bans Anti-Vaccination Ads, Clamping Down Again
The social network, which prohibits misinformation related to the coronavirus, has also banned other types of content in recent days.
Another ‘Unfounded’ Study on Origins of Virus Spreads Online
The publication is the second in a series, from a team led by a Chinese scientist, that has been widely discredited by experts.
The Apple 5G iPhone Explained: What You Need to Know
The newest iPhones are expected to run on next-generation 5G cellular networks. Let’s get real about what that means.
No, There Isn’t Evidence That Trump Owes Money to Russia
The president’s financial disclosure report shows his biggest creditors. There is none bigger than Deutsche Bank.
How a 2nd-Grade Class Sent a Science Experiment to Space
“Any school district now that affords football can afford spaceflight.”
Blue Origin's New Shepard Rocket Launches a New Line of Business
Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket hasn’t flown space tourists yet, but it has found a business niche with NASA and private science experiment...
She Hunts Viral Rumors About Real Viruses
For Heidi Larson, the founder of the Vaccine Confidence Project, dispelling vaccine hesitancy means building trust — and avoiding the term “...
Twitter is Showing That People Are Anxious and Depressed
Researchers are looking at online behavior to gauge public mental health. The results aren’t pretty.
July Is the New January: More Companies Delay Return to the Office
From Ford to Microsoft, white-collar companies are increasingly extending working from home through next summer.
You Can’t Escape Uber’s Lobbying
Just being a customer now makes people a target for inescapable corporate advocacy.
On Facebook, Misinformation Is More Popular Now Than in 2016
People are engaging more on Facebook with content from outlets that publish falsehoods and distortions, even though the social network has t...
When Your Last $166 Vanishes: ‘Fast Fraud’ Surges on Payment Apps
People are getting defrauded as they turn to Square’s Cash App and PayPal’s Venmo to do more online banking in the pandemic.
The Tech That Might Help Cyclists and Cars Coexist Safely
With more Americans riding bikes, there’s new pressure to find ways to make the streets safer for everyone.
Pakistan Bans TikTok, Citing Morals. Others Cite Politics.
Conservatives have raised questions about public decency on the Chinese-owned service, but opposition groups see an efforts to stop criticis...
Apple Does Not Need to Return Fortnite to App Store, Judge Rules
Fortnite’s parent company, Epic Games, had broken its contract with Apple, a federal judge found. The case goes to trial next year.
With ‘Cure’ Comment, Trump Exaggerates Known Benefits of Another Covid-19 Therapy
An experimental antibody cocktail taken by the president has not yet been proven effective against the illness caused by the coronavirus.
With ‘Cure’ Comment, Trump Exaggerates Known Benefits of Another Covid-19 Therapy
An experimental antibody cocktail taken by the president has not yet been proven effective against the illness caused by the coronavirus.
Twitter Will Turn Off Some Features to Fight Election Misinformation
The platform is trying to address growing concern that falsehoods could lead to instability. Most of the changes will start on Oct. 20.
Customers Still Like to Shop in Person, Even if They Get Only to the Curb
Online orders have surged for retailers in the pandemic, as curbside pickup helps Americans satisfy their desire to hop in a car and drive t...
Labor Board Accuses Google Contractor of Violating Union Rights
The complaint says the contractor, HCL, refused to negotiate with the union and retaliated by shipping work to Poland.
With ‘Cure’ Comment, Trump Exaggerates Known Benefits of Another Covid-19 Therapy
An experimental antibody cocktail taken by the president has not yet been proven effective against the illness caused by the coronavirus.
U.S. Appeals Injunction Against TikTok Ban
Trump administration officials have said the Chinese-owned app presents a security risk to American users.
IBM, Seeing Its Future in the Cloud, Breaks Off I.T. Unit
The split-up strategy reflects how decisively computing has shifted to the cloud.
False Rumors Often Start at the Top
Powerful people must now anticipate how their words might be twisted into weapons in the online information war.
Microsoft Says App Stores Should Be More Competitive
The company added a powerful voice to a raging debate, much of it focused on Apple, about how tech companies should manage their app stores....
The Stars of Black LinkedIn Have Had It With Corporate Racism
The tamest social network has become a thriving outlet for Black users to call out marginalization in the workplace — and on LinkedIn itself...
Facebook Widens Ban on Political Ads as Alarm Rises Over Election
Political ads will be banned indefinitely after polls close on Nov. 3 and the company plans new steps to limit misinformation about the resu...
Supreme Court Hears Copyright Battle Between Google and Oracle
In a case with major implications, the justices wrestled with a high-tech dispute over computer code using low-tech analogies.
QAnon Believers Say Being Banned From Facebook Is Proof of the Conspiracy
Hours after Facebook cracked down on all QAnon groups, pages, and Instagram accounts, conspiracists integrated the prohibition into their na...
Why Conspiracy Theories Are So Addictive Right Now
QAnon, #TrumpCovidHoax and other conspiracy theories may be part of a larger authority crisis created by the internet.
'Triller Money': How a TikTok Competitor Is Buying Star Power
TikTok’s top creators are taking “Triller money” to bring their content over to the app.
Congress Agrees: Big Tech Is Broken.
Lawmakers release a scathing report on Big Tech. Here’s what you need to know.
No, the Coronavirus Is Not Like the Flu
Experts have said repeatedly that the coronavirus poses a far more serious threat than influenza viruses.
No, the Coronavirus Is Not Like the Flu
Experts have said repeatedly that the coronavirus poses a far more serious threat than influenza viruses.
Google Chromecast Review: A Streaming Device That Gets Better the More It Knows
The new $50 gadget encapsulates a modern quandary: It wants to help you find content to watch. But you have to be willing to share your data...
Trump Moves to Tighten Visa Access for High-Skilled Foreign Workers
Four weeks before the election, the Trump administration has announced stricter rules for the H-1B visa program, which U.S. companies have l...
12 Accusations in the Damning House Report on Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google
Lawmakers said they found multiple problems with each of the four giant tech companies.
No, the Coronavirus Is Not Like the Flu
Experts have said repeatedly that the coronavirus poses a far more serious threat than influenza viruses.
House Lawmakers Condemn Big Tech’s ‘Monopoly Power’
In a report led by Democrats, lawmakers said Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook needed to be checked and recommended reforming antitrust law...
Facebook Amps Up Its Crackdown on QAnon
The company said an earlier effort to curb the conspiracy movement’s growth didn’t properly address its increasing popularity.
Seeking a Partner for the End of the World
Anticipating ugly months to come, Americans are dating with an intention that some experts say that they haven’t seen before.
WeChat Unites and Divides in America
The app, which unites families but also spreads Chinese propaganda, faces a ban in the United States.
WeChat Unites and Divides in America
The app, which unites families but also spreads Chinese propaganda, faces a ban in the United States.
Big Tech Was Their Enemy, Until Partisanship Fractured the Battle Plans
A House report on how to limit the reach of Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook has been delayed as Democrats and Republicans split on remedi...
John McAfee Arrested in Spain, and U.S. Seeks Extradition
The U.S. authorities accused the former antivirus impresario of evading taxes and said his extradition to American soil was pending.
How Facebook and Twitter Handled Trump’s ‘Don’t Be Afraid of Covid’ Post
Medical experts said the president’s message downplayed the dangers of the coronavirus. But it fell into a gray area for the social media pl...
How Did ‘Ransomware’ Get So Bad?
Hackers are freezing information and demanding ransom. Who is behind this, and what can be done?
Far Right Sees ‘Miracle’ in Trump’s Outing. Medical Experts See Recklessness.
Some of President Trump’s supporters viewed his appearance in an S.U.V. to greet supporters as a sign that he was overcoming his illness.
Far Right Sees ‘Miracle’ in Trump’s Outing. Medical Experts See Recklessness.
Some of President Trump’s supporters viewed his appearance in an S.U.V. to greet supporters as a sign that he was overcoming his illness.
Far Right Sees ‘Miracle’ in Trump’s Outing. Medical Experts See Recklessness.
Some of President Trump’s supporters viewed his appearance in an S.U.V. to greet supporters as a sign that he was overcoming his illness.
Far Right Sees ‘Miracle’ in Trump’s Outing. Medical Experts See Recklessness.
Some of President Trump’s supporters viewed his appearance in an S.U.V. to greet supporters as a sign that he was overcoming his illness.
Hydroxychloroquine Is Part of the Online Conversation, Again
While the drug has not been shown to effectively treat Covid-19, many people on Twitter and Facebook urged President Trump to take it.
Jenny Holzer App to Bring ‘Great Books’ Home
The project, commissioned by the University of Chicago, will let users virtually project thought-provoking quotes from its Core Curriculum o...
Clinical Trials Hit by Ransomware Attack on Health Tech Firm
No patients were affected, but the incident was another reminder of the risks in the increasingly common assaults on computer networks.
Following Falsehoods: A Reporter’s Approach on QAnon
Kevin Roose, a Times tech columnist, has watched the baseless conspiracy theory grow from fringe internet subculture to mass movement, caref...
Tesla Third-Quarter Auto Sales Surge
Tesla reported record deliveries in the third quarter as growing interest in electric vehicles and other cars boosted sales across the indus...
U.S. Appeals Injunction Against WeChat Ban
Trump administration officials claim the Chinese-owned app presents a security risk to American users.
What Went Viral This Week
Stories about Trump’s taxes, the Proud Boys and Chris Wallace’s debate performance dominated social media feeds this week.
Tech Isn’t the Answer for Test Taking
Taking tests remotely is a problem. That doesn’t mean technology is the solution.
Liberals Ask: Why Should We Believe Trump Has the Virus?
Overnight, hundreds of tweets were posted casting doubt on President Trump’s positive coronavirus test result.
Indians Firms May Benefit From Trump's H-1B Limits
As the president clashes with the courts, some companies and investors say tougher limits on temporary work visas will help push jobs overse...
Republicans Sow Doubts About Chris Wallace and Debate Fairness
After Tuesday’s debacle, right-wing activists and politicians accused Chris Wallace and the Commission on Presidential Debates of being bias...
Membership of Anti-Mask Facebook Groups Jumps Sharply
Many of the posts on the pages include false or misleading information.
Owners of BitMEX, a Leading Bitcoin Exchange, Face Criminal Charges
BitMEX made itself a haven for hackers and illegal transactions, American prosecutors said.
35 Thoughts About Mario on Super Mario’s 35th Anniversary
Insights and observations about Super Mario, what he means to video game culture and why he remains popular today.
An Uber Wage Experiment Worked
New York shows that Uber drivers can have higher wages without triggering an Armageddon.
A High-Tech Twin for a Renaissance Masterpiece
A copy of Michelangelo’s David printed in 3-D will be the centerpiece of the Italy Pavilion at the next world fair.
A YouTuber Hangs His Own Shingle With an Auction Website
Doug DeMuro has a strong following for his giddy videos about exotic and quirky cars. Cars & Bids, his new site, got off to a roaring st...
In U.S.-China Tech Feud, Taiwan Feels Heat From Both Sides
The island’s biggest chip maker has been a coveted partner to both battling giants. But rising nationalism is making it harder to keep the m...
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