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Meta Will Freeze Most Hiring, Zuckerberg Tells Employees
The company’s chief executive had signaled for several months that he wanted to rein in costs as he shifts attention toward the metaverse.
Google to Shut Down Stadia Video Game Streaming Service
After nearly three years, Google has decided to winnow its video game ambitions because Stadia was less popular than it had anticipated.
U.S. and Russia Duel Over Leadership of U.N. Tech Group
Member countries vote on Thursday for an American or a Russian to lead the International Telecommunication Union, which sets standards for n...
Google to Make Search and Maps More ‘Immersive’
From more photo-based results to neighborhood “vibe” checks, the company announced updates meant to keep two of its most popular products on...
Stuck on the Streets of San Francisco in a Driverless Car
A reporter and a photographer went for a ride in an experimental autonomous vehicle operated by the General Motors subsidiary Cruise. There ...
The Long Road to Driverless Trucks
Self-driving eighteen-wheelers are now on highways in states like California and Texas. But there are still human “safety drivers” behind th...
On Portugal’s ‘Bitcoin Beach,’ Crypto Optimism Still Reigns
In crypto havens such as Meia Praia beach, the confidence in digital currencies remains undimmed even after this summer’s crash.
C.E.O. of Celsius, the Crypto Bank, Resigns
Alex Mashinsky, the founder of Celsius, which filed for bankruptcy in July, said his role had “become an increasing distraction.”
Meta Removes Chinese Effort to Influence U.S. Elections
The parent of Facebook and Instagram said that it had taken down what was the first targeted Chinese campaign to interfere in U.S. politics ...
Dating Apps Thrive in China, but Not Just for Romance
China has cracked down on many tech companies, but has allowed dating apps that provide social connections to flourish.
TikTok May Face $29 Million Fine for Failing to Protect Children’s Privacy
British regulars have sent a warning notice to the company, the first major case under new rules in Britain that protect minors online.
TikTok Seen Moving Toward U.S. Security Deal, but Hurdles Remain
A draft agreement with the Biden administration to keep the Chinese-owned video app operating in the United States is under review. That cou...
Runners and Cyclists Use GPS Mapping to Make Art
Fitness apps and the power of live satellite tracking have allowed runners, cyclists and others to draw hearts, animals, birthday wishes — a...
LinkedIn Ran Social Experiments On 20 Million Users Over Five Years
A study that looked back at those tests found that relatively weak social connections were more helpful in finding jobs than stronger social...
Where Online Hate Speech Can Bring the Police to Your Door
Battling far-right extremism, Germany has gone further than any other Western democracy to prosecute individuals for what they say online, t...
Apple in Talks to Sponsor the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Apple’s pursuit of an N.F.L. media package has broadened to include a sponsorship of one of TV’s most-watched events.
Is the Hyperloop Doomed?
Though some efforts continue, the once-promising technology has run up against significant challenges — most notably creating an entirely ne...
Twitch Says It Will Reduce Payments for Many Popular Streamers
The video game streaming service is struggling to strike the right balance between popularity and profit.
Regulators Accuse Amazon of Singling Out Union Organizers for Discipline
National Labor Relations Board officials said the company had applied its workplace rules unfairly, and asked it to change or scrap the regu...
C.E.O. of Kraken, the Cryptocurrency Exchange, Steps Down
Jesse Powell, the chief executive, has battled with employees after posting messages about race and gender and urging those who disagreed wi...
F.D.A. Warning on NyQuil Chicken Alerts Many to Existence of NyQuil Chicken
Cooking poultry in cold medicine is a bad, dangerous idea that few people seemed to be aware of until the government warning attracted media...
New System Aims to Save Whales Near San Francisco From Ship Collisions
Four whales have died near San Francisco this year after ships crashed into them, and scientists hope to drive that number to zero with new ...
The Settings That Make Smartphones Easier for Everyone to Use
The accessibility features Apple and Google include in their mobile software can help people of all abilities get more from their devices.
YouTube’s Dislike Button Rarely Shifts Video Recommendations, Researchers Say
New research from Mozilla shows YouTube users have little control over what is recommended to them.
How a Quebec Lithium Mine May Help Make Electric Cars Affordable
The project also illustrates how difficult it is to get lithium out of the ground and break China’s dominance in processing the metal and tu...
Pentagon Orders Review of Its Overseas Social Media Campaigns
The move comes after Twitter and Facebook shut down misleading accounts that they determined were sending messages to promote U.S. foreign p...
Social Media Companies Still Boost Election Fraud Claims, Report Says
The report, by New York University’s Stern Center for Business and Human Rights, argues that the companies fuel false conspiracies about ele...
Food Supply Disruption Is Another Front for Russian Falsehoods
As the war in Ukraine has put pressure on the global markets for food, Russia has spread conspiracy theories that blame the West.
Food Supply Disruption Is Another Front for Russian Falsehoods
As the war in Ukraine has put pressure on the global markets for food, Russia has spread conspiracy theories that blame the West.
Clearview AI, Used by Police to Find Criminals, Now in Public Defenders’ Hands
After a Florida man was accused of vehicular homicide, his lawyer used Clearview AI’s facial recognition software to prove his innocence. Bu...
How Russian Trolls Helped Keep the Women’s March Out of Lock Step
As American feminists came together in 2017 to protest Donald Trump, Russia’s disinformation machine set about deepening the divides among t...
Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’: What Will Apple Do?
The Civil War drama “Emancipation” finished filming early this year. Now, Apple faces a quandary on what to do with the movie.
Uber Boss Testifies He ‘Could Not Trust’ Ex-Security Chief
Dara Khosrowshahi is a star witness at the trial of Joe Sullivan, who has been accused of obstructing justice for failing to disclose the 20...
The Boss Said ‘Take Her Down.’ Was What Happened Next His Fault?
The victims of a bizarre cyberstalking operation at eBay are trying to hold the chief executive and the culture of the company responsible.
For Gen Z, TikTok Is the New Search Engine
Need to find a restaurant or figure out how to do something? Young people are turning to TikTok to search for answers. Google has noticed.
As Driverless Cars Falter, Are ‘Driver Assistance’ Systems in Closer Reach?
With investigations and lawsuits over accidents adding skepticism toward fully driverless technology, car companies are betting on systems t...
YouTube Opens More Pathways for Creators to Make Money on the Platform
The video platform will let more creators earn payments and place ads in Shorts, its TikTok competitor, according to audio from an internal ...
Uber Investigating Breach of Its Computer Systems
The company said on Thursday that it was looking into the scope of the apparent hack.
Is Partiful the Least Cringe Option to Get People to Your Event?
Partiful wants to be the go-to option for sending online invitations. Facebook events, we hardly knew ye.
Political Campaigns Flood Streaming Video With Custom Voter Ads
The targeted political ads could spread some of the same voter-influence techniques that proliferated on Facebook to an even less regulated ...
Can ‘the Merge’ Save Crypto?
Many fans think it will. But it might end up creating some new problems.
Crypto’s Long-Awaited ‘Merge’ Reaches the Finish Line
Ethereum, the most popular cryptocurrency platform, completed its much-anticipated switch to a more energy-efficient infrastructure.
Lawmakers Grill TikTok Executive About Ties to China
TikTok’s chief operating officer, Vanessa Pappas, faced questions about whether the company would ever hand over user data to Chinese offici...
California Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon
Rob Bonta, California’s attorney general, said the retailer punishes companies that offer lower prices on other websites.
E.U. Scores Major Legal Victory Against Google
A court rejected Google’s appeal of a record-setting antitrust fine related to Android and online search.
Text Messaging Is Cool. But Where Are Its Boundaries?
Apple and Google have added useful features to texting apps, yet the apps still lack a major component: an effective way to set limits.
U.S. Rebukes Russia for Claims of Secret Bioweapons in Ukraine
Russia used a formal meeting in Geneva to air its unsupported accusations but faced considerable diplomatic pushback.
Celsius Network Plots a Comeback After a Crypto Crash
The chief executive of the experimental crypto bank Celsius has told employees about an audacious plan to revive the firm, which filed for b...
Whistle-Blower Says Twitter ‘Chose to Mislead’ on Security Flaws
At a congressional hearing, Peiter Zatko, Twitter’s former head of security, told lawmakers that the company lied about its data practices.
Uber Agrees to Pay N.J. $100 Million in Dispute Over Drivers’ Employment Status
New Jersey demanded back taxes from the ride-hailing company, claiming it misclassified drivers as independent contractors.
How Long Is the Drive to the Edge of the Universe?
See you in a quadrillion years or so. Don’t forget to pack zillions of tons of snacks!
Trevor Milton of Nikola Begins Trial in Fraud Case
Prosecutors say Trevor Milton, former chief executive of Nikola, lured retail investors with lies about the electric truck company’s technol...
Twitter reached $7 million settlement with whistle-blower.
Lawyers for Elon Musk mentioned a $7 million payment to Pieter Zatko, Twitter’s former top security executive, in a court hearing this week....
A Goodbye to Readers and a Reflection
In Shira Ovide’s last On Tech newsletter, she looks back at how the past two and a half years have shifted her thinking on technology.
Mercedes and Rivian Plan to Make Vans Together in Europe
The agreement is a rare example of cooperation between a traditional carmaker and an upstart.
David Shor, a Data Guru for Democrats, Throws One Last Bash
Political operatives, techies and the nightlife crowd mix at a Burning Man-style party hosted by an influential strategist who gained new fr...
Investors Sue Treasury Department for Blacklisting Tornado Cash
Tornado Cash was banned last month to prevent hacking, money-laundering and other cryptocurrency crimes.
A Smartphone That Lasts a Decade? Yes, It’s Possible.
A smartphone that is made for longevity can be a real thing. Too bad that’s not how most of them are designed.
Lawyers for Former Uber Security Chief Say He Was Scapegoated by Company
A federal trial began on Wednesday for Joe Sullivan, a former federal prosecutor who is accused of not disclosing a data breach while at the...
Apple Unveils New iPhone and Fitness Watch at Annual Event
For the first time in the pandemic, the company returned to Steve Jobs Theater to release its latest product updates.
One Solution to the Digital Divide: Teens
Closing the online gap in America will require everything we’ve got, including video game-playing teenagers.
Apple Unveils Smartwatch With a Focus on Fitness
For the first time in the pandemic, the company returned to Steve Jobs Theater to release its latest product updates.
A judge allows Musk to include whistle-blower claims in his case against Twitter.
Elon Musk’s lawyers had asked for a delay to review the accusations by a former Twitter executive, which the judge denied, while allowing th...
Join Us for a Screening of ‘The Murdochs’
Times subscribers can get a sneak peek of the documentary series on the legacy of the Murdochs, based on New York Times reporting.
From Boom to Gloom: Tech Recruiters Struggle to Find Work
As tech companies slow hiring and lay off workers, once-busy recruiters are shifting to other roles and cutting their rates.
How China Has Added to Its Influence Over the iPhone
Apple is taking small steps toward India. But the production of its latest phone, set for introduction on Wednesday, shows how difficult it ...
A ‘Virtual Rapper’ Was Fired. Questions About Art and Tech Remain.
Young people are increasingly at ease consuming culture via digital avatars or made with artificial intelligence. Should the same moral guid...
Meta Fined $400 Million for Treatment of Children’s Data on Instagram
Irish regulators said Instagram violated European data protection rules. It was the latest move by authorities in Europe and the U.S. relate...
As Ex-Uber Executive Heads to Trial, the Security Community Reels
Joe Sullivan, Uber’s former chief of security, faces criminal charges for his handling of a 2016 security breach. His trial this week has di...
Russia’s Unfounded Claims of Secret U.S. Bioweapons Linger On and On
Without providing evidence, the Kremlin is pressing allegations that the U.S. operates labs in Ukraine and beyond. This week, it has called ...
India’s Electric Vehicle Push Is Riding on Mopeds and Rickshaws
The country’s success with two- and three-wheeled vehicles that sell for as little as $1,000 could be a template for other developing countr...
Parler Returns to Google Play Store
Google said that Parler had more robust content moderation practices than it did when it was banned in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 riot.
Trump Embraces Conspiracy Theories He Only Winked at Before
The former president’s activity on his social network, Truth Social, openly promotes far-right and conspiratorial ideas that are usually con...
The Flaw in Biden’s Pro-Labor Record: Uber Drivers Are Still Waiting for Help
The administration’s plans to strengthen their labor protections have been slowed by Congress, the courts and a lobbying blitz.
Amid Heat Wave, California Asks Electric Vehicle Owners to Limit Charging
Critics of the state’s push to end reliance on gas-powered vehicles seized on the news. But environmentalists said the extreme weather under...
A Solar Firm Plans to Build Off-Grid Neighborhoods in California
Sunnova Energy is seeking permission from state regulators to develop microgrids for new housing developments that would not be reliant on e...
Illumina defeats F.T.C. in major antitrust case.
The case was seen as a test of a more aggressive policy by the agency.
Tech Companies Slowly Shift Production Away From China
Worried about geopolitical tensions and stung by pandemic shutdowns, Google, Apple and others are moving some work to nearby countries.
Abortion Rights Loom Larger in Investment Decisions
After the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Alinea, an investing app geared toward young adults, saw a new focus on companie...
An Apple Watch for Your 5-Year-Old? More Parents Say Yes.
As Apple prepares to unveil new models next week, the smart watch has found an unexpected audience: children as young as 5.
Las cinco respuestas que necesitas para entender la ‘fusión’ de Ethereum
Esto es lo que debes saber sobre una importante actualización de software a Ethereum, la plataforma criptográfica más popular.
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