U.S. Restricts Sales of Sophisticated Chips to China and Russia
Limits were placed on high-end GPUs that power supercomputers and artificial intelligence, said Nvidia and AMD, two Silicon Valley chip make...
Home / Archive for August 2022
Snap Cuts 20% of Employees and Restructures
The maker of Snapchat discontinued some of its products and appointed a chief operating officer, amid financial struggles.
Snap Cuts 20% of Employees and Restructures
The maker of Snapchat discontinued some of its products and appointed a chief operating officer, amid financial struggles.
Some Carmakers Say Recycling Car Parts Is the Future. But Is It Realistic?
“Circular manufacturing” has the promise to reduce waste by reusing parts to make new cars. There are glimmers of hope, but they are current...
Google Says Trump’s Truth Social Must Scrub Violent Content to Join Play Store
The social media app is not available on Google’s app store, and the former president’s company and Google are publicly disagreeing about wh...
Elon Musk Cites Twitter Whistleblower Report as Reason to Scrap Deal
The billionaire said in a letter to Twitter that allegations made by a whistle-blower have had a “material, if not existential” effect on th...
Sweeping Children’s Online Safety Bill Is Passed in California
The new rules, which would require many online services to increase protections for children, could change how popular social media and game...
Google Employee Who Played Key Role in Protest of Contract With Israel Quits
The worker said the company had tried to retaliate against her activism opposing a deal with the Israeli military, while co-workers argued t...
California Approves Bill to Punish Doctors Who Spread False Information
Weighing into the fierce national debate over Covid-19 prevention and treatments, the state would be the first to try a legal remedy for vac...
FTC Sues Over Tracking Data That Could Expose Visits to Abortion Clinics
Federal regulators said the sale of geolocation information on tens of millions of smartphones could expose people’s visits to private place...
One Man’s Dream of Fusing A.I. With Common Sense
Artificial intelligence systems can process vast amounts of data in seconds, but they can’t make sense of the world or explain their decisio...
Did My Cat Just Hit On Me? An Adventure in Pet Translation
Entrepreneurs are aiming to put A.I.-powered pet translation tools into our pockets.
Elon Musk’s Lawyers Subpoena Twitter Whistle-Blower
Peiter Zatko’s accusations of false statements and security shortcomings at Twitter may be used by Mr. Musk in the legal battle over a $44 b...
Honda and LG will jointly build a U.S. battery plant.
The announcement comes as the auto industry ramps up its efforts to switch to electric vehicles.
Recycled Metals From Electronic Waste Used to Make Jewelry
More jewelers, large and small, are using precious metals recovered from electronic waste.
A Who’s Who of Silicon Valley Lawyers Up for the Musk-Twitter Trial
More than 100 subpoenas have been issued to techies like Jack Dorsey and Marc Andreessen as Twitter tries to force Elon Musk to complete a $...
Xi Jinping’s Vision for Tech Self-Reliance in China Runs Into Reality
After heavy national investment in semiconductors to break a dependence on global chips, Mr. Xi seems unhappy with the results.
‘The Eye of the Storm’: Taiwan Is Caught in a Great Game Over Microchips
Worried about the Chinese threat to Taiwan, the U.S. and others have tried to expand their piece of the island’s semiconductor production.
On Truth Social, QAnon Accounts Found a Home and Trump’s Support
Researchers identified 88 users promoting the conspiracy theory on Donald Trump’s platform, and said he had reposted messages 65 times.
A Journey Into Misinformation on Social Media
Disinformation and misinformation on social media have only grown worse since the 2016 election, our reporters say. And the threat is changi...
The Crypto World Can’t Wait for ‘the Merge’
A long-awaited upgrade to Ethereum, the most popular crypto platform, may make the technology more environmentally sustainable. But it comes...
What Is ‘the Merge’?
Here’s what to know about a major software upgrade to Ethereum, the most popular crypto platform.
California E.V. Mandate Finds a Receptive Auto Industry
The move to phase out gasoline-powered cars, with other states expected to follow, matches automakers’ plans. The challenge will be making i...
Remote Scan of Student’s Room Before Test Violated His Privacy, Judge Rules
A federal judge said Cleveland State University violated the Fourth Amendment when it used software to scan a student’s bedroom, a practice ...
Why Peloton Is Selling on Amazon
The dream was to sell directly to customers. Now Peloton is on Amazon, Casper is in a furniture shop, and it’s awkward.
Spiders Are Caught in a Global Web of Misinformation
Researchers looked at thousands of spider news stories to study how sensationalized information spreads. Their findings could be broadly app...
Peloton Reports a $1.2 Billion Loss as Sales Slow
The maker of exercise bikes attributed part of the loss to restructuring charges related to supply chain and inventory problems.
Twitter executives push back against whistle-blower complaint.
The narrative created by the company’s former head of security was “false,” executives said at an all-hands meeting.
Who Is Andrew Tate and Why Are Social Media Sites Removing His Accounts?
TikTok, YouTube and Facebook have taken down accounts belonging to Mr. Tate, a 35-year-old British American.
Peloton Will Sell Fitness Equipment and Apparel on Amazon
The deal, which will help expand distribution of its stationary bikes, comes in the middle of a turnaround effort by the company’s new chief...
A 5-Step Checklist for Handling Air Travel Woes on the Go
With planning and a well-stocked smartphone, you can map out a strategy for dealing with flight disruptions.
Can Technology Help Cities Manage Curbs Better?
We’re asking our streets and sidewalks to do more and more. Start-ups are trying to help with curbside management tools — but will cities ri...
We Need to Talk About How Good A.I. Is Getting
We’re in a golden age of progress in artificial intelligence. It’s time to start taking its potential and risks seriously.
BeReal Captures Our Nostalgia for a Time When Social Media Was Boring
The app can’t make people be ‘authentic’ online. But it can remind us of an era when being online felt very different.
F.T.C. agrees to remove Mark Zuckerberg as defendant in antitrust suit.
The agency said it made the decision after Meta promised Mr. Zuckerberg would not try to personally purchase the start-up his company wants ...
Twitter’s Former Security Chief Accuses Company of ‘Egregious’ Practices
The whistle-blower also said Twitter had lied to Elon Musk, who is trying to back out of a $44 billion deal to buy the social media service....
Can Uber Be Useful and Do Us Good?
New research suggests that ride services in India might cut pollution. We haven’t seen this in the U.S.
Twitter’s Former Security Chief Accuses Company of ‘Egregious’ Practices
The whistle-blower’s complaints to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission come at a perilou...
To Fight Election Falsehoods, Social Media Companies Ready a Familiar Playbook
Platforms like TikTok and Facebook are planning anti-misinformation strategies that resemble those used in 2020.
Do You Work in the Crypto Industry? We Want to Hear About It.
Tell us about your experiences working for crypto companies.
Do You Work in the Crypto Industry? We Want to Hear About It.
Tell us about your experiences working for crypto companies.
A Teen’s Journey Into the Internet’s Darkness and Back Again
As anxiety and depression soar among adolescents, researchers struggle to understand how exactly social media affects mental health.
Expansion of Clean Energy Loans Is ‘Sleeping Giant’ of Climate Bill
The bill President Biden signed into law recently will greatly expand government loans and loan guarantees for clean energy and automotive p...
More Than ‘Weird’: Roku Embraces Original Programming
The streaming media device company wants to attract more viewers and advertisers to its channel. A coming biopic of “Weird Al” Yankovic is i...
A Dad Took Photos of His Naked Toddler for the Doctor. Google Flagged Him as a Criminal.
Google has an automated tool to detect abusive images of children. But the system can get it wrong, and the consequences are serious.
The Fried Chicken Inflation Index
YouTube star Elijah Quashie, of the U.K. hit “The Pengest Munch,” copes with the rising cost of wings.
How the Find My App Became an Accidental Friendship Fixture
Introduced 10 years ago, the app has slowly become a popular way to keep track of friends. But it comes with considerable privacy concerns.
Twitter Tells Employees They Might Get Only Half Their Annual Bonus
The company blamed its financial performance for the potential bonus cut.
Lawmakers Demand Social Media Firms Address Threats to Law Enforcement
The Democrats who lead two House panels also expressed concern about “reckless statements” from Republicans after a surge in online threats ...
TikTok Browser Can Track Users’ Keystrokes, According to New Research
In the web browser used within the TikTok app, supplementary code lets the company track every character typed by users. The company said th...
She Had an AirTag in Her Lost Luggage. It Led Police to a Baggage Handler’s Home.
An airport worker in Florida was charged with two counts of grand theft after a tracking device aided a sheriff’s investigation.
How Dan Price’s Social Media Fame Fueled Abuse Allegations
Dan Price was applauded for paying a minimum salary of $70,000 at his Seattle company and criticizing corporate greed. The adulation helped ...
Facebook and Instagram Remove Robert Kennedy Jr.’s Nonprofit for Misinformation
Facebook said that Children’s Health Defense, a group led by Mr. Kennedy, an anti-vaccine activist, had “repeatedly” violated its guidelines...
Finland’s Prime Minister Parties, but Then Videos Leak
Criticism of the leader, Sanna Marin, 36, over parties she’s attended showed the difficulties of keeping life private in the age of cellphon...
They Lost Crypto in the Crash. They’re Trying to Get It Back.
In a frenzied effort, investors are trying to recover lost funds from Celsius Network, a crypto firm that imploded this summer.
Why Buying an Electric Car Just Became More Complicated
The new climate, tax and health law signed by President Biden extends a credit for electric vehicle buyers. But there are new strings attach...
Wasn’t TikTok Supposed to Be Fun?
No social app remains free of arguments over politics and social issues once it becomes popular.
At Last, Online Travel Planning Is Becoming (a Little) Easier
Airbnb, Google Travel and a few other platforms have tweaked their search engines, and that means less slogging through pages and pages of r...
Tech Hacks to Make Traveling Right Now Less of a Headache
The travel industry is recovering from the pandemic, but messily. These apps and tips can help us navigate the chaos and maximize our comfor...
A Timeline of Trump’s False and Misleading Statements on the Mar-a-Lago Search
The former president has pushed frenetic and sometimes contradictory claims about the F.B.I.’s search of his Florida home.
The Quantify-Everything Economy
Data can make our lives richer, but let’s not forget that people are not machines.
A Timeline of Trump’s False and Misleading Statements on the Mar-a-Lago Search
The former president has pushed frenetic and sometimes contradictory claims about the F.B.I.’s raid of his Florida home.
Lyft Unveils Self-Driving Car Service in Las Vegas (With Caveats)
The company joins several others that are introducing self-driving services — but the cars often have drivers or are otherwise limited in th...
A Frustrating Hassle Holding Electric Cars Back: Broken Chargers
Owners of battery-powered cars sometimes struggle to refuel on longer trips because public chargers don’t work or malfunction while cars are...
On TikTok, Election Misinformation Thrives Ahead of Midterms
The fast-growing platform’s poor track record during recent voting abroad does not bode well for elections in the U.S., researchers said.
I Was Skeptical of Baby Gear. Then I Became a Dad.
Fears of pointless consumerism were no match for the joy and relief our gear provided.
How Frustration Over TikTok Has Mounted in Washington
National security concerns over the Chinese-owned viral video app remain unresolved. Lawmakers and regulators are increasingly pushing for a...
On Truth Social, F.B.I. Search Prompts Talk of War, Then Conspiracy
Calls for violence surged after the search of Mar-a-Lago this week, but other posters saw them as evidence of a federal plot to smear the ri...
Peloton will slash jobs and raise prices in its turnaround effort.
The maker of fitness bikes, once a pandemic darling, said it would reduce its retail footprint and end its last-mile delivery network in a c...
The Summer of NIMBY in Silicon Valley’s Poshest Town
Moguls and investors from the tech industry, which endorses housing relief, banded together to object to a plan for multifamily homes near t...
For Electric Vehicle Makers, Winners and Losers in Climate Bill
Carmakers may need several years to revamp their supply chains to meet new rules, but the legislation is still seen as a win for electric ve...
Rivian Lost $1.7 Billion in the Second Quarter
The maker of electric pickup trucks, vans and sport-utility vehicles increased its production forecast for the year, but only slightly.
Why Issey Miyake Was Steve Jobs’s Favorite Designer
The real beginning of the fashion-technology love affair and its legacy lies with Issey Miyake, who died last week.
The Boy Bosses of Silicon Valley Are on Their Way Out
They rode their unicorns to fame and fortune. In a rocky market, it got a little less fun.
Taxpayers for U.S. Chips
What a $280 billion law signed by President Biden this week might mean for Americans.
Former Twitter Employee Convicted of Charges Related to Spying for Saudis
A federal jury in San Francisco deliberated for nearly three days before convicting him on six charges while acquitting him on five others i...
Coinbase reports 63 percent drop in revenue amid industry slump.
The cryptocurrency exchange lost more than $1 billion in the second quarter.
Biden Signs Industrial Policy Bill Aimed at Bolstering Competition With China
The legislation invests in American chip manufacturing and is part of a streak of legislative successes that President Biden is planning to ...
Ford Raises Prices of F-150 Lightning Electric Truck
Demand for electric vehicles has been far stronger than the supply of battery materials like lithium, nickel and cobalt.
How Russia Propaganda Is Reaching Beyond English Speakers
Social media companies have taken steps to restrict Russian state media accounts. But posts from those accounts still spread in Spanish, Ara...
Snapchat Introduces Its First Parental Controls
The messaging app, which is popular with teenagers, has faced legal pressure to roll out tools so parents can keep an eye on their children’...
Crypto ‘Mixer’ Tornado Cash Is Blacklisted by the Treasury Department
The crackdown was the government’s latest effort to rein in the crypto industry.
Electric Cars Are Too Costly for Many, Even With Aid in Climate Bill
Battery-powered vehicles are considered essential to the fight against climate change, but most models are aimed at the affluent.
Why Don’t Expect Alex Jones’s Comeuppance to Stop Lies
His success has inspired a new generation of conspiracy theorists, who have learned how to stay away from legal trouble.
Don’t Expect Alex Jones’s Comeuppance to Stop Lies
His success has inspired a new generation of conspiracy theorists, who have learned how to stay away from legal trouble.
Amazon to Buy Maker of the Roomba for $1.7 Billion
The acquisition of iRobot Corp., maker of the robot vacuum, will add to Amazon’s roster of smart home devices, which includes the Alexa virt...
A.I. Is Not Sentient. Why Do People Say It Is?
Robots can’t think or feel, despite what the researchers who build them want to believe.
The Mysterious Dance of the Cricket Embryos
A team of biologists and mathematicians studied hours of video to learn how insects take shape in the egg. The secret is geometry.
Plug-In Hybrid Cars Gain Ground in Race With Electric Rivals
There has been a surge in the sales of cars that can travel short distances on just electricity and have a gasoline engine for longer trips....
Musk Says Twitter Committed Fraud in Dispute Over Fake Accounts
The billionaire, in a high-profile legal fight, was sued by the company after he said he wanted to back out of a $44 billion deal to acquire...
Musk Says Twitter Committed Fraud in Dispute Over Fake Accounts
The billionaire, in a high-profile legal fight, was sued by the company after he said he wanted to back out of a $44 billion deal to acquire...
Classic Internet Censorship
New regulations in Indonesia show that strict online controls are no longer confined to autocratic countries like China.
Tesla faces a pressure campaign from activist investors.
The automaker’s annual meeting will include votes on several proposals, including one on discrimination and another on board independence, t...
Perils of Preaching Nationalism Play Out on Chinese Social Media
Many users mocked the government for not taking military action to stop Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip, saying it hadn’t lived up to its tough r...
Richard Tait, Co-Inventor of the Board Game Cranium, Dies at 58
His decidedly eclectic board game became a familiar part of American family life in the late 1990s and 2000s.
On Election Day, G.O.P. Raise Doubts about Arizona Elections
Officials said there was no evidence of widespread fraud.
America’s Chinese Tech Ban Didn’t Stick
Lessons from how the U.S. (poorly) handled Chinese phone and internet technology.
A ‘Reversible’ Form of Death? Scientists Revive Cells in Dead Pigs’ Organs.
Researchers who previously revived some brain cells in dead pigs succeeded in repeating the process in more organs.
4 iPhone and Android Tricks You May Not Know About
Keeping up with new software features can be a chore, but here are a few tools from recent updates that may be useful — and potentially life...
YouTube Automation Sprouts Cottage Industry That Promises Fast Money
A cottage industry is persuading people to spend thousands to create video businesses on YouTube. Disclaimer: It is harder than it looks.
The Books Merger That’s About Amazon
The U.S. wants to stop Penguin Random House from buying Simon & Schuster. The elephant in the room is Amazon.
The Crypto Market Crashed. They’re Still Buying Bitcoin.
Hard-core Bitcoin evangelists are making the case that Bitcoin differs from the unstable crypto projects that sent the market into a tailspi...
Is Bio-Designed Collagen the Next Step in Animal Protein Replacement?
One company believes the possibilities go beyond vegan “meat,” from faux leather to luxury skin-care products. But is there enough demand ou...
A Cyberattack Illuminates the Shaky State of Student Privacy
At a moment when education technology firms are stockpiling sensitive information on millions of school children, safeguards for student dat...
After Pixar Ouster, John Lasseter Returns With Apple and ‘Luck’
John Lasseter was toppled five years ago by allegations about his workplace behavior. He’s back with an animated film and a studio that coul...
How Some Parents Changed Their Politics in the Pandemic
They were once Democrats and Republicans. But fears for their children in the pandemic transformed their thinking, turning them into single-...
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)