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Warby Parker and the Spirit of Invention
Those online eyeglasses and mattress start-ups aren’t tech. But they are innovative.
Lithuania vs. China: A Baltic Minnow Defies a Rising Superpower
Lithuania has enraged China by advising officials to scrap Chinese phones that it says contains censorship software, while cozying up to Tai...
Facebook to Face Senate Grilling Over Instagram's Effects on Teens
The company faces accusations that it hid research showing the mental and emotional harm its photo-sharing app Instagram has had on teenager...
Facebook Downplays Internal Research Released on Eve of Hearing
The social network published its findings about Instagram’s effect on young users, as senators prepared to question an executive on Thursday...
Amazon settles with activist workers who say they were illegally fired.
The two women said they had been fired for speaking out. The company said they had repeatedly flouted its employee policies.
How to Find 'Stalkerware' on Your Devices
These spyware apps record your conversations, location and everything you type, all while camouflaged as a calculator or calendar.
Clive Sinclair, Inventive Computer Pioneer, Dies at 81
His inexpensive Sinclair personal computer, one of many inventions, was an introduction to computing for young people in Britain and beyond....
Amazon Should Invent With Care
Amazon’s spirit of invention is refreshing, but we need technologists also to think through the consequences.
YouTube Bans Anti-Vaccine Misinformation
The new set of policies will cover not just the Covid-19 vaccines or those for routine immunizations against measles and hepatitis B, but wi...
One Man’s Endless Hunt for a Dopamine Rush in Virtual Reality
From Burning Man to spaceships, the technology has carried him through a 10-year fascination that delights, disappoints and continues to imp...
The Melting Face Emoji Has Already Won Us Over
Of the 37 new emojis approved this year, one has stood out as a visual proxy for our collective malaise.
How the Huawei Case Raised Fears of ‘Hostage Diplomacy’ by China
Critics of the Justice Department deal to free Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou say it could blunt tools like sanctions and prosecutions.
Amazon announces Astro, a home robot that it swears is more than Alexa on wheels.
Astro has a large screen and cameras attached to a wheeled base that can navigate a home. It was part of the company’s annual devices event,...
How an 11-Foot-Tall 3-D Printer Is Helping to Create a Community
Three-dimensional printing can create nearly any object. A partnership in Mexico is putting that theory to the test, building a village for ...
Facebook Isn’t Scandal-proof
This social network may finally be paying the price for its bad reputation.
New World Is Amazon's Biggest Video Game Hope Yet
The tech giant has struggled to produce popular games, but a much-delayed title released this week could be the first step in a turnaround.
How Covid Misinformation Created a Run on Animal Medicine
Veterinarians, ranchers and farmers say they are struggling with the effects of the surging demand for ivermectin, a deworming drug.
Facebook Groups Promoting Ivermectin as a Covid-19 Treatment Flourish
In some of the groups, members are given advice on how to evade the company’s rules on misinformation.
How My Phone’s Most Annoying Feature Saved My Life
Voice mail messages from my family allowed me to slowly climb out of a state of gloom and self-imposed isolation.
Activision to pay $18 million settlement over workplace misconduct.
The complaint by a federal agency followed several other legal actions taken against the game maker, which has been accused of sexual harass...
Ford Will Build 4 Factories in a Big Electric Vehicle Push
The automaker and a supplier will spend $11.4 billion on three battery factories and a truck plant, creating 11,000 jobs.
Facebook Is Delaying 'Instagram Kids' Amid Criticism
The social media giant said it still wanted to build a child-focused Instagram product but would postpone the plans in the face of criticism...
The Secret War Over Pentagon Aid in Fighting Wildfires
The military’s satellites excel at spotting new blazes, but for decades they have been mostly off limits to civilian firefighters.
Facebook Is Delaying 'Instagram Kids' Amid Criticism
The social media giant said it still wanted to build a child-focused Instagram product but would postpone the plans in the face of criticism...
U.S. Reaches Agreement to Release Huawei's Meng Wanzhou
China reciprocated within hours, freeing two Canadians, a notable resolution in a relationship that has been spiraling downward.
New Limits Give Chinese E-Gamers Whiplash
China has a complex relationship with video games. New government rules for minors have made it even more so.
‘Everyday Is Doomsday’: New Limits Give Chinese E-Gamers Whiplash
China has a complex relationship with video games. New government rules for minors have made it even more so.
In Race for 5G, Alarm and Security Services Get Stuck in the Middle
Covid-19 shutdowns and chip shortages have made it more difficult to upgrade devices and meet a deadline set by AT&T.
In Race for 5G, Alarm and Security Services Get Stuck in the Middle
Covid-19 shutdowns and chip shortages have made it more difficult to upgrade devices and meet a deadline set by AT&T.
Facebook Comments Can Get Media Firms Sued in Australia
Australia’s top court has said media companies can be held liable for replies to their posts, prompting some to step back from the platform....
It’s Possible to Be Too Rich
For Big Tech companies, having endless money can hold them and us back.
E.U. Seeks Common Charger for All Phones, Hurting Apple
The push to make USB-C connectors standard on all mobile devices would primarily affect Apple, which uses proprietary technology for chargin...
An Experiment to Stop Online Abuse Falls Short in Germany
Despite having one of the world’s toughest laws against online hate speech and harassment, Germany has struggled to contain toxic content ah...
James Mattis, Who Sat on Theranos Board, Testifies in Elizabeth Holmes Trial
Mr. Mattis, the former defense secretary, testified that Ms. Holmes had not been forthcoming with the board about her start-up’s problems.
Facebook Chief Technology Officer to Step Down in 2022
Mike Schroepfer, who leads the company’s artificial intelligence and other technical efforts, said he planned to transition into a role as a...
These Apps Deliver Food and Misery
We all want ice cream fast, but app delivery services make it too easy for us to ignore their true cost.
Upgrading? Here’s What You Can Do With an Old Mobile Device.
Before you retire that smartphone or tablet to the bottom of a drawer, there are ways to get more life out of it around the house.
What Will It Take for Electric Vehicles to Create Jobs, Not Cut Them?
A report by a liberal think tank tries to quantify the potential employment gains and losses, concluding that subsidies will be crucial.
Inside Facebook’s Push to Defend Its Image
Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive, has signed off on an effort to show users pro-Facebook stories and to distance himself from scandals.
Google to Spend $2.1 Billion on Manhattan Office Building
The technology giant has built a sprawling campus on the West Side of Manhattan and has 12,000 employees in the city.
Worried About Your Teen on Social Media? Here’s How to Help.
For kids, developing a healthier relationship with Instagram and other platforms can be tricky.
Worried About Your Teen on Social Media? Here’s How to Help.
For kids, developing a healthier relationship with Instagram and other platforms can be tricky.
Shrink Facebook to Save the World
Facebook has been used as a tool for violence and abuse in country after country. Maybe it shouldn’t be everywhere.
Apple iPhone 13 Review: The Most Incremental Upgrade Ever
The new iPhone is 10 percent faster than the last one, and the photos are slightly better. In a word: Huh.
What a Fungus Reveals About the Space Program
One thing’s for sure: Escaping the dung heap doesn’t come cheap.
How the Case of Gabby Petito Captivated the Internet
The disappearance of a 22-year-old woman sparked national interest, in large part because of the online sleuthing of amateur detectives.
OkCupid Introduces Feature in Support of Abortion Rights
Users now have the option to add a “pro-choice” badge to their profiles.
The Scientist and the A.I.-Assisted, Remote-Control Killer Robot
Israeli agents had wanted to kill Iran’s top nuclear scientist for years. Then they came up with a way to do it with no operatives present.
Tim Cook Faces Surprising Employee Unrest at Apple
Hundreds of current and former Apple workers are complaining about their work environment, a rarity for the once tight-lipped company.
Theranos Whistle-Blower Erika Cheung Concludes Her Testimony in Elizabeth Holmes Trial
Erika Cheung, who raised issues about how the company conducted its blood tests, spent three days on the stand in the trial of Elizabeth Hol...
Apple and Google Remove ‘Navalny’ Voting App in Russia
The app, from the Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny, vanished from online stores as polls opened in the parliamentary election it wa...
Where Did It All Go So Wrong for Juul?
A new documentary by The New York Times traces the e-cigarette maker on its path from fledgling start-up to Silicon Valley juggernaut and, e...
Elizabeth Holmes Trial: Live Updates
The founder of Theranos is being tried on 12 counts of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The trial is generally held Tuesdays,...
The Battle for Digital Privacy Is Reshaping the Internet
As Apple and Google enact privacy changes, businesses are grappling with the fallout, Madison Avenue is fighting back and Facebook has cried...
The Spying That Changed Big Tech
The backlash against the industry traces back partly to the Snowden revelations.
Lucid Motors Beats Tesla in Range, Going 520 Miles on a Charge, EPA Says
Tesla, which makes about two-thirds of electric vehicles sold in the United States, has long produced the cars with the best range.
Lucid Motors beats Tesla in range, going 520 miles on a charge, the E.P.A. says.
Tesla, which makes about two-thirds of electric vehicles sold in the United States, has long produced the cars with the best range.
How Biology is Getting a Technological Makeover
The story of Ginkgo Bioworks shows the challenges and progress in the emerging field of synthetic biology.
The Battle for Digital Privacy Is Reshaping the Internet
As Apple and Google enact privacy changes, businesses are grappling with the fallout, Madison Avenue is fighting back and Facebook has cried...
What the Privacy Battle Upending the Internet Means for You
Get ready for more random ads online, higher prices and subscriptions galore. But your privacy concerns may still not fade.
Biology Starts to Get a Technological Makeover
The story of Ginkgo Bioworks shows the challenges and progress in the emerging field of synthetic biology.
SpaceX Launches Astronaut Crew Like No Other on Orbital Adventure
The Inspiration4 mission successfully lifted off from Florida, carrying with it an ambition of making spaceflight more accessible to the bro...
Bolsonaro’s Ban on Removing Social Media Posts Is Overturned in Brazil
President Jair Bolsonaro had issued rules forbidding social networks from removing many posts that the sites considered misinformation. On T...
Why Smartphones May Be Too Good
Smartphones have been so successful that it’s possible new technology won’t be able to displace them.
Smartphones May Be Too Good
Smartphones have been so successful that it’s possible new technology won’t be able to displace them.
Theranos whistle-blower testifies she was alarmed by company’s blood tests.
Erika Cheung worked as a lab assistant at Theranos for six months in 2013 and 2014 before reporting lab testing problems to federal agents.
SpaceX's Latest Mission Will Launch Four People Into Orbit
The Inspiration4 mission shows private spaceflight’s promise, but also how far it has to go before just about anyone can travel to orbit.
Ex-U.S. Intelligence Officers Admit to Hacking Crimes in Work for Emiratis
They were among a trend of Americans working for foreign governments trying to build their cyberoperation abilities.
How Good is Apple's New iPhone 13? Better, But Not By Much
Apple said its new iPhone 13 models have better screens, cameras and battery life, but it didn’t announce any major new advances.
Activision hires new executives following a workplace culture lawsuit.
Julie Hodges will take over as chief people officer, and Sandeep Dube will join as chief commercial officer.
Apple’s new iPhone 13 is better, but not by much.
Apple said its new iPhone 13 models have better screens, cameras and battery life, but it didn’t announce any major new advances.
Apple Keeps Prices Steady for iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches
The iPhone 13, new iPad and Apple Watch Series 7 cost the same as recent iterations, while the iPad mini will cost an extra $100.
The Myth of Big Tech Competence
Facebook’s botched V.I.P. system shows that even tech superstars can suffer from bureaucratic quagmires.
Apple unveils the new Apple Watch, once again emphasizing its fitness capabilities.
The company left the prices of the devices unchanged from last year’s models, with a starting cost of $400.
Apple revamps its iPad lineup as its annual product event kicks off.
The iPad was the first gadget to be showcased at Apple’s annual product lineup.
The Godmother of the Digital Image
The mathematician Ingrid Daubechies’ pioneering work in signal processing helped make our electronic world possible — and beat a path for wo...
Apple Unveils the New iPhone: What to Know
This year’s upgrades are expected to be modest compared with last year’s introduction of the iPhone 12.
Under G.O.P. Pressure, Tech Giants Are Empowered by Election Agency
New rulings by the Federal Election Commission protect the flexibility of major social media companies to control political content shared o...
Intuit to buy Mailchimp for $12 billion.
The deal is part of Intuit’s effort to position itself as a one-stop shop for small and medium-sized businesses.
Apple Security Update Closes Spyware Flaw in iPhones, Macs and iWatches
Researchers at Citizen Lab found that NSO Group, an Israeli spyware company, had infected Apple products without so much as a click.
Pinterest Accused of Not Paying Female ‘Co-Creator’
In a lawsuit, a woman who said she had helped create Pinterest claimed the founders had agreed to compensate her, but never did.
Biden plans to nominate a privacy expert to Federal Trade Commission.
Alvaro Bedoya, President Biden’s expected nominee, has studied the way new technologies can violate privacy.
F.E.C. Dismisses Claims That Twitter Illegally Blocked Hunter Biden Article
The commission’s ruling provides further flexibility to social media giants to control what is shared on their platforms regarding federal e...
A New Company With a Wild Mission: Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth
With $15 million in private funding, Colossal aims to bring thousands of woolly mammoths back to Siberia. Some scientists are deeply skeptic...
Why Use a Dictionary in the Age of Internet Search?
Dictionaries reward you for paying attention, both to the things you consume and to your own curiosity.
Can a Green-Economy Boom Town Be Built to Last?
The race to make electric vehicles is turning some places into winners. Normal, Ill., is one of them. But it has seen good times go sour in ...
A Nick to Apple’s Profits Could Be a Windfall for App Developers
After a judge opened up a way to avoid Apple’s commission on their sales, companies big and small are seeing dollar signs.
Facebook sent flawed data to misinformation researchers.
The data included the interactions of only about half of Facebook’s U.S. users, not all of them as the company had said.
Google Could Be Violating Labor Laws With Pay for Temp Workers
The company realized months ago that it could be running afoul of pay laws in a number of countries but has been slow to fix the problem, ac...
Apple Must Ease Restrictions on App Developers, Judge Rules
The decision could have major implications for thousands of businesses that pay Apple billions of dollars each year.
Russia Influences Hackers but Stops Short of Directing Them, Report Says
The arrangement allows the Russian government some plausible deniability for attacks, researchers found.
Texas Forbids Political ‘Censorship’ by Social Media Companies
Conservative states have increasingly targeted the ways that Silicon Valley companies police their platforms.
Smart Glasses Made Google Look Dumb. Now Facebook Is Giving Them a Try.
The company has teamed up with Ray-Ban to create glasses that can take photos, record video, answer phone calls and play podcasts.
Microsoft Delays Return to Office Indefinitely
The company pushed back its reopening, which had been slated for Oct. 4.
Bolsonaro Bans Social Networks From Removing Some Posts
The new rules in Brazil appear to be the first national policy that restricts how tech companies can control their sites, analysts say.
A.I. Can Now Write Its Own Computer Code. That’s Good News for Humans.
A new technology called Codex generates programs in 12 coding languages and even translates between them. But it is not a threat to professi...
If You Never Met Your Co-Workers in Person, Did You Even Work There?
As the pandemic drags on, more people are beginning and leaving new jobs without once seeing their colleagues face-to-face, leading to an ea...
Biden Offers Ambitious Blueprint for Solar Energy
The Energy Department analysis provides only a broad outline, and many of the details will be decided by congressional lawmakers.
Your Batteries Are Due for Disruption
This week, a more efficient type of battery arrives in a wristband fitness tracker. It could soon reach smart glasses, cars and even aircraf...
From 4% to 45%: Biden Sets an Ambitious Goal for Solar Energy
The administration has offered only a broad outline of its plan, and many of the details will be decided by congressional lawmakers.
Elizabeth Holmes Trial Is Set to Begin
A jury will decide whether Ms. Holmes, who founded Theranos in 2003 and hawked a mission of revolutionizing health care, lied to investors a...
Plant-Based ‘Fish’ Is Here (and Lab-Grown Versions Are Coming)
Sophisticated, plant-based alternatives that mimic seafood are cropping up at restaurants and grocery stores around the world. And “cultivat...
‘Loose Change’: How a 9/11 Conspiracy Video Bent Reality
Twenty years after 9/11, “Loose Change,” a landmark film for conspiracy theorists, still casts a shadow over our information landscape.
Could Boston Dynamics Robots Beat Me in a Fight?
A parkour showcase of the agile humanoids is both wondrous and unsettling.
If You Never Met Your Co-Workers in Person, Did You Even Work There?
As the pandemic drags on, more people are beginning and leaving new jobs without once seeing their colleagues face-to-face, leading to an ea...
In Silicon Valley, Criminal Prosecutors See No Evil
The Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial is set to be a major spectacle, but tech executives generally get a pass when it comes to wrongdoing.
Alibaba Manager Not Charged in China's Latest #MeToo Moment
Prosecutors declined to charge the man, who a co-worker said had assaulted her, an allegation that highlighted sexism in the Chinese tech sc...
Biden’s Electric Car Plans Hinge on Having Enough Chargers
The United States has about 100,000 public chargers, far fewer than Europe and China. It needs 10 times as many, auto experts say, to comple...
In Silicon Valley, Criminal Prosecutors See No Evil
The Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial is set to be a major spectacle, but tech executives generally get a pass when it comes to wrongdoing.
California Bill Could Alter Amazon Labor Practices
The bill would rein in production quotas at warehouses that critics say are excessive and force workers to forgo bathroom breaks.
Meet the Freedom Phone, a Smartphone for Conservatives
A 22-year-old Bitcoin millionaire wants Republicans to ditch their iPhones for a low-end handset that he hopes to turn into a political tool...
Why You Might Not Be Returning to the Office Until Next Year
After the Delta variant disrupted plans to reopen after Labor Day, many businesses pushed their targets further out or left them open-ended....
McCarthy Threatens Technology Firms That Comply With Riot Inquiry
The top House Republican said his party would retaliate against any company that cooperated with an order to preserve the phone and social m...
Facebook Apologizes After A.I. Puts ‘Primates’ Label on Video of Black Men
Facebook called it “an unacceptable error.” The company has struggled with other issues related to race.
Apple Delays Rollout of Child Safety Features
Apple had not expected the kind of backlash the new features faced.
TikTok Users and Coders Flood Texas Abortion Site with Fake Tips
To protest Texas’ new abortion law, activists said they pranked a website set up by the state’s largest anti-abortion group.
Why It's Not The Weekend Until @CraigWeekend Says So
The 18-year-old behind the viral Twitter account @CraigWeekend has offered people a routine reminder to take a load off.
Is It the Weekend? Not Until He Says So.
The 18-year-old behind the viral Twitter account @CraigWeekend has offered people a routine reminder to take a load off.
Apple Avoids Another Legal Fight With App Developers
It also will create a $100 million fund to pay them. A judge’s decision in a higher-profile fight with Epic Games, a leading video game make...
Apple Gives Ground in a Strategic Retreat From Strict App Store Rules
The company, under pressure from app developers and regulators, is making concessions while protecting lucrative parts of its App Store.
Locast Shutting Down After Losing Court Battle With TV Networks
In a real David-versus-Goliath fight, the giant won.
A jury is selected for the Elizabeth Holmes trial.
For two days, a judge, federal prosecutors and defense lawyers questioned roughly 100 potential jurors before whittling the list down to 12 ...
WhatsApp Fined $400 Million for Breaking E.U. Data Privacy Law
Regulators in Ireland, where many tech giants have their European headquarters, have been criticized for not enforcing Europe’s data-protect...
Apple Plans Another Tweak to Its Strict App Store Rules
The change, which affects apps like Spotify and Netflix, will allow developers to steer users to their websites rather than the App Store.
Justice Dept. Is Said to Accelerate Google Advertising Inquiry
The moves may result in a second antitrust lawsuit against Google before the end of the year.
After Proudly Celebrating Women, Alibaba Faces Reckoning Over Harassment
A rape accusation at the Chinese e-commerce giant has shed light on a work culture that some former employees say is humiliating and toxic.
The Rise and Fall of ‘ZuckTalk’
So, there’s this oratory style that asks for validation while bulldozing through almost any topic, right?
4 Fast Mobile Camera Tips That Help You Get the Shot
Don’t get slowed down by the lock screen or stuck in the wrong shooting mode when you’re trying to capture those spur-of-the-moment photos a...
Salman Rushdie Is Now on Substack
The Booker Prize-winning author has reached a deal with the newsletter platform, where he plans to publish fiction and interact with readers...
She’s the Investor Guru for Online Creators
Li Jin, 31, began backing creators years ago. She has raised her own fund to invest in influencer-related start-ups.
How Far Can You Go to Resist Being the Subject of a Viral Video?
One boy’s violent act of retribution raises uncomfortable questions about the world we’ve made for children.
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