Can Elon Musk Make Twitter’s Numbers Work?
Financially speaking, the billionaire’s buyout of the social media network breaks all the usual rules.
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How Twitter’s Board Went From Fighting Elon Musk to Accepting Him
It’s highly unusual to move from a “poison pill” to a $44 billion deal in under two weeks. But Twitter’s board ran out of options.
Review: ‘The Immortal King Rao,’ by Vauhini Vara
Vauhini Vara’s “The Immortal King Rao” is about a lot of things, from a father-daughter bond to the end of human civilization.
Instacart’s Pandemic Boom Is Fading
The grocery delivery start-up changed its leadership, slashed its valuation and shifted its strategy after sales slowed.
Apple’s Growth Slows, but Still Beats Wall Street’s Expectations.
While the company did better in its first three months of the year than many of its tech peers, it warned that Covid problems in China will ...
Musk’s Ties to China Could Create Headaches for Twitter
Elon Musk has invested heavily in China, where officials are willing to influence or punish companies that cross political red lines.
Amazon Revenue Slows, and Costs Rise
Amazon benefited from the coronavirus pandemic as people flocked to online shopping. Now, shoppers’ behavior has shifted.
Snap Unveils a Flying Drone Camera Called Pixy
The drone camera is the newest hardware product from the maker of Snapchat, which previously released smart glasses known as Spectacles.
An Unsteady Moment for Tech
The past decade has been one long party for tech. Where we go from here isn’t so clear.
Inside Twitter, Fears Musk Will Return Platform to Its Early Troubles
Content moderators warn that Elon Musk doesn’t appear to understand the issues that he and the company will face if he drops its guardrails ...
Snap unveils a flying camera called Pixy.
The drone camera is the newest hardware product from the maker of Snapchat, which previously released smart glasses known as Spectacles.
Twitter reports growth in revenue and users as Elon Musk prepares to take over.
The social media company reported a 16 percent jump in daily active users from a year ago.
U.S. and more than 55 other countries pledge to keep an open internet.
The document, which isn’t legally binding, aims to be a reference “for public policymakers, as well as citizens, businesses and civil societ...
Is There a Ceiling on Internet Users?
There’s currently a limit to how many people in the world can use digital services like Facebook and Netflix.
Judge refuses to strike down Elon Musk’s settlement with the S.E.C. over his Twitter posts.
Mr. Musk had challenged an agreement he reached with securities regulators after he claimed that he had the funding to take Tesla private.
Cable Giants Comcast and Charter Team Up on Streaming Devices
Charter will distribute TV streaming devices based on Comcast’s technology as both try to stay competitive with companies like Roku and Amaz...
Russia Uses Cyberattacks in Ukraine to Support Military Strikes, Report Finds
A new study by Microsoft shows that Russian cyberattacks often happened within days or even hours of missile strikes.
Those dedicated to limiting harmful posts worry about Twitter under Musk.
They say that Elon Musk’s promises could bring back some of the worst aspects of the service. But he won’t be without some constraints.
How Tesla Stock Price Might Affect Markets
Tesla is highly traded, and Elon Musk’s sale of more than $16 billion worth of stock last year did not appear to push share prices lower.
Those Dedicated to Limiting Harmful Posts Worry About Twitter Under Musk
They say that Elon Musk’s promises could bring back some of the worst aspects of the service. But he won’t be without some constraints.
Elon Musk Is a Typical Twitter User, Except for One Thing
The platform has always been the perfect place to indulge your whims. But when you’re the richest man in the world, those whims can grow sig...
Selling Twitter to Elon Musk Is Good for Investors. What About the Public?
The company’s decision to sell seems to have been based purely on the financials, with little if any regard for other stakeholders.
Kevin Hart’s Media Company Sells $100 Million Stake to Private Equity
The deal with Abry Partners is the latest example of private equity’s pushing into Hollywood to cash in on the demand for streaming shows.
Does a Toddler Need an NFT?
The new frontier of children’s entertainment is internet-native cartoon characters selling nonfungible tokens on social-media apps for tots....
Buying Twitter, Elon Musk Will Face Reality of His Free-Speech Talk
Tech’s big shots have learned again and again that free speech isn’t so simple. What happens when Mr. Musk owns Twitter?
Conservatives celebrate Musk’s deal to buy Twitter.
One prominent Republican, Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio, tweeted that free speech was “making a comeback.”
Elon Musk Agrees to Buy Twitter
The world’s richest man succeeded in a bid to acquire the influential social networking service, which he has said he wants to take private....
Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal Unlikely to Be Blocked by Regulators
The government most commonly intervenes when a company is buying a competitor.
Trump Media Hires Former Nunes Aides, Donald Jr., and ‘Apprentice’ Contestants
Mr. Nunes stepped down from his House seat in January to become chief executive of Trump Media. Wes Moss, a financial adviser and a contesta...
Amazon Workers Begin Voting on Union at Another Staten Island Facility
The balloting will take place this week and could produce the second union at an Amazon facility in the United States.
Twitter Employees Search for Answers as Musk Deal Takes Shape
Workers say they have been left largely in the dark about what a sale to the billionaire would mean for them and their shares in the company...
Twitter’s Board Is Said to Seriously Consider Elon Musk’s Bid
Twitter’s 11-member board met on Sunday morning to discuss Mr. Musk’s offer to buy the company and take it private.
Federal labor board says Activision employees can hold a union election.
A group of about 20 quality assurance testers at the video game company are to vote by mail, with ballots counted on May 23.
Umang Gupta, Who Paved Way for Indian Tech Executives, Dies at 73
He found success as an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley shortly after arriving there in 1978, then represented his fellow alumni from the Indi...
Hackers Claim to Target Russian Institutions in Barrage of Cyberattacks and Leaks
While the authenticity of leaked data could not be verified, the effort appears to be part of a campaign by hackers opposed to the Kremlin.
As Europe Approves New Tech Laws, the U.S. Falls Further Behind
Federal privacy bills, security legislation and antitrust laws to address the power of the tech giants have all failed to advance in Congres...
E.U. Takes Aim at Social Media’s Harms With Landmark New Law
The Digital Services Act would force Meta, Google and others to combat misinformation and restrict certain online ads. How European official...
Obama Calls for More Oversight of Social Media in Speech at Stanford
Tech companies’ power has “turbocharged” political division and requires government scrutiny, the former president said in a speech at Stanf...
The YouTube Rabbit Hole Is Nuanced
It’s unlikely that you’ll be watching kitten videos one day and believing in QAnon the next.
Elon Musk Details Plan for $46.5 Billion Twitter Takeover
Mr. Musk has been building a stake in the social media company and last week made an unsolicited offer to acquire it outright.
Netflix’s Stumble Could Be a Warning Sign for Streaming Industry
The company faces a number of challenges, but its problems may be an indication that its competitors are racing toward an unstable future.
Atlanta Apple Store Workers Are the First to Formally Seek a Union
The petition for a union vote continues a trend of organizing at service-sector employers like Starbucks and Amazon.
Three Ways to Cut Your Tech Spending, as Prices Rise Everywhere
Here’s how to be mindful about the tech subscriptions, phone bills and upgrades that drain our budgets.
Barack Obama Takes On a New Role: Fighting Disinformation
The former president has embarked on a campaign to warn that the scourge of online falsehoods has eroded the foundations of democracy.
Why Everyone Wants to Buy Twitter
Elon Musk is the latest person who thinks he can fulfill Twitter’s untapped potential.
Elon Musk Races to Secure Financing for Twitter Bid
The world’s richest man is trying to shore up debt financing, including potentially taking out a loan against his shares of Tesla, so he can...
Apple’s Zipped Lips on Chips
Government officials say we need more computer chips made in America and soon. Why isn’t Apple stressed?
Can A.I. All but End Car Crashes? The Potential Is There.
Well before self-driving cars become a reality, there are simpler approaches that can make roads much safer.
Apollo Said to Be Weighing Participating in Twitter Bid
Investors have been skeptical that Elon Musk would be able to cobble together the funds needed to buy Twitter.
The Elusive Politics of Elon Musk
The billionaire in pursuit of Twitter has often been described as a libertarian, but he has not shrunk from government help when it has been...
How a Dollar General Employee Went Viral on TikTok
Mary Gundel loved managing a store in Tampa, Fla. But when she detailed its challenges on social media, the company — and fellow employees —...
Jim Farley Tries to Reinvent Ford and Catch Up to Elon Musk and Tesla
Ford’s chief executive is about to introduce an electric F-150 pickup truck that could determine whether the automaker can survive and thriv...
We Have a Creativity Problem
Outwardly, we praise innovation. Inwardly, we harbor a visceral aversion to it, studies have found.
Activision Says It Will Cooperate With Insider Trading Investigations
The company received requests for information that appeared to relate to investigations into whether investors who knew Bobby Kotick, the ch...
How Russia Media Uses Fox News to Make Its Case
The conservative network has appeared hundreds of times in Russian media.
Twitter Employs Poison Pill to Counter Musk Takeover
The company is intent on trying to fend off the billionaire’s bid to buy it in a deal that could be worth more than $40 billion.
A.I. Is Mastering Language. Should We Trust What It Says?
OpenAI’s GPT-3 and other neural nets can now write original prose with mind-boggling fluency — a development that could have profound implic...
Jordan Belfort, Still the Wolf, Likes Crypto Now
Jordan Belfort, the inspiration for “The Wolf of Wall Street,” is marketing himself as a cryptocurrency guru.
Elon Musk, After Toying With Twitter, Now Wants It All
The billionaire executive recently became one of the company’s largest shareholders. Now he says he wants to buy the whole thing and change ...
Now That Elon Musk Has Offered to Buy Twitter, What Happens Next?
The board will review the offer, but it doesn’t have the last word.
Did Student-Monitoring Software Accuse You of Cheating on a Test?
Tell us about your experience with automated tools meant to detect suspicious student behavior.
Gopuff Buys Time for Its 30-Minutes-or-Less Delivery Promise
The $15 billion rapid-delivery start-up decided to do business differently from rivals like Instacart. A changing environment is testing its...
Gopuff Buys Time for Its 30-Minutes-or-Less Delivery Promise
The $15 billion rapid-delivery start-up decided to do business differently from rivals like Instacart. A changing environment is testing its...
How to Choose a Mental Health App
There are thousands of apps that claim to promote mental well-being, but not all of them are safe or effective.
Amazon Adds Fuel and Inflation Surcharge for Sellers
The new surcharge is in addition to fee increases for sellers in November that went into effect in January.
Will Substack Go Beyond Newsletters? A Company Weighs Its Future.
The publishing platform’s founders want Substack to be an “alternate universe on the internet.” But it faces copycat rivals, an exodus by wr...
In Elden Ring, the Struggle Feels Real
The video game evokes the hardship and disappointment of the pandemic, but also the hope of human communion.
Russian Tech Industry Faces ‘Brain Drain’ as Workers Flee
Since their country invaded Ukraine, Russian tech workers have left by the thousands. They appear intent on rebuilding their lives and busin...
Mark Zuckerberg Ends Election Grants
A spokesman for the Facebook founder said the money sent to election offices in 2020 was a “one-time donation.” The grants prompted Republic...
Ukraine Says It Thwarted a Sophisticated Russian Cyberattack on Power Grid
Experts say the hacking, while unsuccessful, was among the most complex cyberattacks they have seen in the war so far.
In a First, Google Goes After Puppy Fraud in Court
The company’s first consumer protection lawsuit, filed Monday, claims a Cameroon man tricked would-be buyers using Gmail and other services....
Welcome Back to the Office. Isn’t This Fun?
Tech companies really want their employees to be happy — or at least less annoyed — about returning. So they’re providing concerts, food tru...
Twitter Grapples With an Elon Musk Problem
Mr. Musk, Twitter’s biggest shareholder, is free to buy more stock in the company and could use the platform against itself. Some employees ...
China’s Echoes of Russia’s Alternate Reality Intensify Around the World
China’s officials and state media are increasingly parroting Russian propaganda organs on the war in Ukraine, undercutting U.S. and European...
Elon Musk Will Not Join Twitter’s Board, Company Says
The announcement reverses a decision last week, when Twitter said Mr. Musk would become a board member after amassing a 9.2 percent stake in...
Crypto Industry Helps Write, and Pass, Its Own Agenda in State Capitols
In the absence of federal regulations, crypto lobbyists and executives are going state by state to get favorable rules enacted. Many lawmake...
New Era Begins at Warner Bros., Back Toward Its Entertainment Roots
With a new owner, the 99-year-old movie studio appears headed back to its traditional sweet spot as an entertainment company. But the busine...
Crypto Industry Helps Write, and Pass, Its Own Agenda in State Capitols
In the absence of federal regulations, crypto lobbyists and executives are going state by state to get favorable rules enacted. Many lawmake...
Amazon, Labor Organizers File Objections to Alabama Union Vote
The company listed a series of complaints against an upstart union’s organizing efforts. Both Amazon and another union noted objections to a...
SpaceX and Axiom Launch Private Astronaut Crew to Space Station
Axiom Space bought seats on a SpaceX rocket to be NASA’s guests in orbit as the agency extends efforts to commercialize spaceflight.
SpaceX and Axiom Launch Private Astronaut Crew to Space Station
Axiom Space bought seats on a SpaceX rocket to be NASA’s guests in orbit as the agency extends efforts to commercialize spaceflight.
How Intel Makes Semiconductors in a Global Shortage
As the global chip shortage continues, we take an inside look at how semiconductors are fabricated.
As Gas Prices Went Up, So Did Web Searches for Electric Vehicles
Prices at the pump have apparently given some Americans second thoughts. But two practical problems remain: not enough cars and relatively f...
NLRB Counsel Calls for Ban on Mandatory Anti-Union Meetings
The meetings are a common response by companies like Amazon and Starbucks to union drives among workers. The full labor board will make the ...
What’s the Future of Online Grocery Shopping?
Some of our pandemic-induced digital habits are here to stay. But what about buying bananas?
Biden Appears to Show Support for Amazon Workers Who Voted to Unionize
“By the way, Amazon, here we come. Watch,” the president said. But the White House quickly said his remarks did not mean the government woul...
Block Says Cash App Breach Affected 8 Million Users
The stolen information included the value of some customers’ portfolios and details of their stock trades, but did not involve the company’s...
For Prominent Women on Instagram, DMs Can Be a Cesspool of Misogyny
A report on direct messages sent to five women found that “abuse and harmful content is allowed to thrive” on Instagram. The platform’s pare...
The Old-Timers Are Chasing Netflix
Old-school media companies are challenging the streaming star, which needs new ways to stay on top.
Meet DALL-E, the A.I. That Draws Anything at Your Command
New technology that blends language and images could serve graphic artists — and speed disinformation campaigns.
Did You Receive a Text Message From Yourself? You’re Not Alone.
Text spam is on the rise. The latest version involves scammers sending messages to you seemingly from your own phone number. Here’s what to ...
Pinterest Bans Climate Misinformation From Posts and Ads
The virtual pinboard service will remove content that denies climate change after also blocking ads about politics, weight loss and anti-vac...
How You’re Still Being Tracked on the Internet
Apple and Google are pushing privacy changes, but a shift in digital tracking is giving some platforms a bigger advertising advantage.
Elon Musk Joins Twitter Board
After becoming Twitter’s largest shareholder, Elon Musk, Tesla’s chief executive, is joining the social media company’s board of directors.
Hackers’ Fake Claims of Ukrainian Surrender Aren’t Fooling Anyone. So What’s Their Goal?
Experts say the hackers’ intentions might not be to actually trick anyone, but to erode confidence in Ukrainian media outlets and institutio...
Are You Better Off Financially Than You Were Five or 10 Years Ago? We Want to Hear About It.
Inflation and gas prices are causing pain, but for millions, a rising stock market and increased homeowners’ equity are providing an unusual...
Space Tourism Isn’t Just Joyriding
Having rich guys like Jeff Bezos in orbit can make space travel routine and help all of us dream big.
Jason Kilar, WarnerMedia Head, Is Leaving Ahead of Discovery Merger
Mr. Kilar helped HBO Max exceed expectations, but upset some top Hollywood filmmakers in the process.
Can A.I.-Driven Voice Analysis Help Identify Mental Disorders?
Early tests have been promising, but issues involving bias, privacy and mistrust of “black box” algorithms are possible pitfalls.
Elon Musk buys a large stake in Twitter.
The purchase makes the Tesla chief executive, who has been critical of Twitter’s content moderation policies, its biggest shareholder.
Robert Malone Spreads Falsehoods About Vaccines. He Also Says He Invented Some.
Dr. Robert Malone says he helped invent mRNA vaccines and has been wronged for decades. Now he’s spreading unfounded claims about the vaccin...
How Christian Smalls and Derrick Palmer Beat Amazon
The company’s crackdown on a worker protest in New York backfired and led to a historic labor victory.
Tesla’s Sales Jumped in the First Quarter, Bucking Industry Trend Again
The electric carmaker maintained its momentum from last year even as larger automakers continue to struggle with parts shortages.
Amazon Workers on Staten Island Vote to Unionize
Despite heavy lobbying by the company, workers at the facility voted by a wide margin for a union. It was seen as a rebuke of the company’s ...
House Committee Investigating Amazon Labor Practices
A tornado that hit a delivery station in Illinois last year will be a focus of the inquiry.
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