technologies and finance

People who upload images of children that Google flags as potentially illegal will be able to provide more context to appeal bans. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/K4Emwqv via IFTTT

It Was a Bad Year for Stocks, and a Worse Year for Tesla

Investors blame Elon Musk and wonder how much more the stock will fall. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/INXHMku via IFTTT

Librarians Are Meeting Younger Readers Where They Are: TikTok

The pandemic hurt children’s reading skills. Librarians are doing what it takes to connect them with books — including dance routines. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/HosbfIN via IFTTT

Turning Sports Statistics Into Riveting Cinema

Jon Bois and his collaborators specialize in documentaries about seemingly unremarkable teams. Then he wields charts and graphs to spellbinding effect. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/TBOMY5Z via IFTTT

Tim Wu, Architect of Biden Antitrust Push, to Leave White House

Tim Wu has been a leading proponent of a more aggressive approach to reining in the power of big business. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1Dj3tqs via IFTTT

Elon Musk’s Cuts at Twitter? A Data Center, Janitors, Some Toilet Paper

décembre 29, 2022

Elon Musk has reduced the company to a bare-bones operation, and employees are under a “zero-based budgeting” mandate to justify any spending. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/53wOBRJ via IFTTT

The 2022 Good Tech Awards

décembre 29, 2022

Nuclear fusion, generative A.I., bee tracking and more. There’s a lot to like. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/LuB5KlE via IFTTT

The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2023

décembre 29, 2022

Say hello to new-and-improved A.I. assistants, and move over to brands like Twitter and Tesla. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/8v4u6rH via IFTTT

Twitter Users Report Widespread Service Interruptions

décembre 28, 2022

The issues surfaced several days after Elon Musk said he had shut down one of the company’s major data centers. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/leuoIbM via IFTTT

Lawmakers Signal Inquiries Into U.S. Government’s Use of Foreign Spyware

décembre 28, 2022

The moves come as Congress passed a measure last week to try to reign in the proliferation of the hacking tools. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/v7qMH0Q via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Power Was Contingent on Belief

décembre 28, 2022

Operating in shadows, he was a hero; in the light, he quickly became a villain. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/pBJ8ZPn via IFTTT

Is A.I. the Future of Test Prep?

décembre 27, 2022

Riiid is one of a handful of companies that believe that A.I.’s algorithms are perfectly suited to track student performance and give individualized attention. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/o9brFht via IFTTT

For Sale on eBay: A Military Database of Fingerprints and Iris Scans

décembre 26, 2022

German security researchers studying biometric capture devices popular with the U.S. military got more than they expected for $68 on eBay. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/vz2RpG3 via IFTTT

She Worked for Twitter. Then She Tweeted at Elon Musk.

décembre 23, 2022

Sasha Solomon, a software engineer, joined others in the media business who lost their jobs this year after publicly taking on their employers. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/KNIsYLG via IFTTT

She Worked for Twitter. Then She Tweeted at Elon Musk.

décembre 23, 2022

Sasha Solomon, a software engineer, joined others in the media business who lost their jobs this year after publicly taking on their employers. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/pP8e02h via IFTTT

What Happened to Bright Starts Beaming Buggie Take-Along Toy?

décembre 23, 2022

The life cycle of a magical baby-soothing toy. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/F9QALrx via IFTTT

Twitter Is Said to Have Struggled Over Revealing US Influence Campaign

Internal emails showed the company’s communications with the Pentagon over a network of military-run accounts. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/8yr1nLt via IFTTT

FTX Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried to Be Released on $250 Million Bond

The disgraced cryptocurrency executive appeared in court in Manhattan after his extradition from the Bahamas last night. He was granted bail and will live with his parents in California. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Iy7RNvl via IFTTT

ByteDance Inquiry Finds Employees Obtained User Data of 2 Journalists

The company’s internal investigation showed that workers also obtained data on a small number of other U.S. users. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1TutVqF via IFTTT

YouTube Reaches Deal for N.F.L Sunday Ticket

Tech giants including Apple, Amazon and YouTube’s owner, Google, pursued the rights to stream the N.F.L. games. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/8LgP0Kc via IFTTT

Microsoft Gambles on ‘Nice Guy’ Strategy to Close Activision Megadeal

Federal regulators have sued to block the $69 billion acquisition, but the company has settled on a path forward and is preparing to force the issue. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/l2BGh9f via IFTTT

Two Executives in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Empire Plead Guilty to Fraud

Caroline Ellison, the former chief executive of Alameda Research, and Gary Wang, a founder of FTX, are cooperating in the federal criminal case against Mr. Bankman-Fried. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/PuxJUYh via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried Is Set for Extradition to U.S.

The FTX founder agreed to be transferred from the Bahamas to face federal charges of fraud. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/XZzCmSy via IFTTT

Elon Musk’s Distraction Is Just One of Tesla’s Problems

The maker of electric cars faces sharp competition, plummeting shares and production woes while its chief executive is preoccupied with Twitter. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/zkyAwsU via IFTTT

New I.R.S. Rules for Online Sales Sow Fears About Surprise Tax Bills

Users of digital wallets and e-commerce platforms like Venmo, CashApp, Etsy and StubHub must start reporting small transactions. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/F1IVXeu via IFTTT

A New Chat Bot Is a ‘Code Red’ for Google’s Search Business

A new wave of chat bots like ChatGPT use artificial intelligence that could reinvent or even replace the traditional internet search engine. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/qgkNyew via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried Said to Be in Talks With Prosecutors Over Bail Deal

Lawyers for the FTX founder are in talks about a deal that could allow him to be released on bail when he is extradited to the United States on fraud charges. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Bfz9eSV via IFTTT

Bans on TikTok Gain Momentum in Washington and States

At least 14 states have passed bans on the service on government-issued devices in recent weeks. And Congress appears poised to pass a similar prohibition for federal workers. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2FeQE0o via IFTTT

Amazon and E.U. Reach Deal to End Antitrust Investigation

The online retail giant avoided a major fine but agreed to changes that have long been sought by merchants who depend on Amazon to reach customers. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/xDhrEtv via IFTTT

How TikTok Became a Diplomatic Crisis

A Chinese app conquered the planet — and now the U.S. is threatening to shut it down. Can the world’s biggest virality machine survive? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/d7HhybU via IFTTT

Ex-Google Contractor Settles Lawsuit Over Fellowship of Friends Sect

The suit claimed that the Fellowship of Friends, an obscure group based in the Sierra Nevada foothills, gained influence inside Google. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/gkmqG0A via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried Agrees to Be Extradited to the US

The disgraced FTX founder, who has been in a Bahamas prison for the past week, was expected to agree to be sent to the United States, before a court hearing descended into confusion. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/zXJjDTY via IFTTT

Epic Games, Creator of Fortnite, to Pay $520 Million Over Children’s Privacy

The creator of popular games like Fortnite and Rocket League violated children’s privacy and duped millions of users into unwanted purchases, federal regulators said. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/SYwqfoZ via IFTTT

They Created a Drug for Susannah. What About Millions of Other Patients?

Scientists have made rapid progress in customizing drugs for ultrarare diseases. The hard part now is making such treatments on a large scale. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/G23MfNd via IFTTT

Tesla’s Direct Sales Model Helps It Thwart Customer Lawsuits

Sales contracts prevent buyers of the company’s electric cars from pursuing class-action suits if something goes wrong. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/4aGFIzk via IFTTT

Musk Asks Twitter Users If He Should Step Down After Fury Over His Policies

décembre 18, 2022

Fury mounted over Mr. Musk’s moves to prevent Twitter users from sharing links to other social media platforms. The billionaire also asked whether he should remain as head of the service. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/F8QkUnO via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried and Allies’ Political Donations Under Scrutiny by U.S.

décembre 17, 2022

Federal prosecutors appear to be focusing on possible wrongdoing by cryptocurrency executives, rather than by Democratic or Republican politicians. But the inquiries widen an explosive campaign finance scandal. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/8ILGC4K via IFTTT

Restaurateur, Political Donor, Tipster: The Many Roles of FTX’s Ryan Salame

décembre 17, 2022

The co-chief executive of an FTX unit who told regulators about wrongdoing at the exchange was a big Republican donor. He also bought restaurants. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/0jxukbt via IFTTT

Virtual Reality Pioneer Is Leaving Meta

John Carmack, who was chief technology officer of Oculus, which Meta bought, is departing the company. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/NihgOKB via IFTTT

DeSantis May Snub Big Tech Inaugural Donations, Strategists Say

The Florida governor, who is considering a 2024 presidential bid, has often railed against tech companies. But while turning down their cash would cheer conservative activists, it’s unclear how much is at stake. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/yjwYMnC via IFTTT

Herbert Deutsch, Co-Creator of the Moog Synthesizer, Dies at 90

An experimental composer, Mr. Deutsch collaborated with Robert Moog to create the first synthesizer to make a significant impact on popular music, launching a revolution in electronic music. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/hnuP2R7 via IFTTT

GM Unit’s Self-Driving Taxis Are Subject of US Safety Investigation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into unexpected braking by cars operated by Cruise, a part of General Motors. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/kf4Ys7M via IFTTT

Elon Musk Faces Growing Anger Over Twitter Ban of Journalists

The suspensions, which were criticized by U.S. and European lawmakers, could raise the regulatory heat on the social media platform — and Elon Musk’s other companies. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/H9RWfzs via IFTTT

Twitter Suspends Journalists’ Accounts, Some of Whom Wrote About Musk

The social media service, which is owned by Elon Musk, said the accounts were suspended for “violating the Twitter rules” but did not provide details. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/mlyJ3CV via IFTTT

California Reduces Subsidies for Homes With Rooftop Solar

The decision, which would reduce the incentive for homeowners to install solar panels, could influence other states to make similar changes. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/85HOrVu via IFTTT

Amazon to Publish the Next Tomb Raider Video Game

The title will be the first major single-player game for Amazon. It is a coup for the retail giant, which has struggled to gain traction with its video game business. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/JjTBv4M via IFTTT

US Cracks Down on Chinese Companies for Security Concerns

The Biden administration placed severe restrictions on trade with dozens of Chinese entities, its latest step in a campaign to curtail access to technology with military applications. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/qcY2Xs3 via IFTTT

Elon Musk Sells Another $3.6 Billion in Tesla Stock

Twitter’s owner has now sold $23 billion worth of Tesla stock this year, much of it after he pledged in April to stop selling shares to finance his deal to acquire the social media company. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/gD148ZA via IFTTT

An Alternate Reality: How Russia’s State TV Spins the Ukraine War

Leaked emails detail how Russia’s biggest state broadcaster, working with the nation’s security services, mined right-wing American news and Chinese media to craft a narrative that Moscow was winning. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3gXLGcx via IFTTT

An Alternate Reality: How Russia’s State TV Spins the Ukraine War

Tech Trade Group Sues California to Halt Children’s Online Safety Law

NetChoice, whose members include Amazon, Google, Meta and TikTok, said the new law could cause online services to limit important content for minors. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/fxFbMlV via IFTTT

Twitter Suspends Over 25 Accounts That Track Billionaires’ Private Planes

The suspended accounts include one that followed the private plane of Elon Musk, Twitter’s owner. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/G0geQm7 via IFTTT

Twitter Suspends Over 25 Accounts That Track Billionaires’ Private Planes

The suspended accounts include one that followed the private plane of Elon Musk, Twitter’s owner. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/bRM6OTj via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX Engaged in Fraud for Years, Prosecutors Say

A criminal indictment unsealed on Tuesday and a complaint by the S.E.C. describe years of wrongdoing in Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Zbrw4T9 via IFTTT

Are Mushrooms the Future of Alternative Leather?

MycoWorks uses mycelium, the substance in the root structure of mushrooms, to make Reishi, which has the look and feel of leather. Big-name companies are very interested. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/PJfjowx via IFTTT

FTX Chief: Company Appeared to Use ‘Old-Fashioned Embezzlement’

The man charged with recovering customer funds from the collapsed crypto exchange described an “unprecedented” lack of record keeping. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/gTAo2B9 via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried and Schlubby Style

Sam Bankman-Fried’s choices may signal an end to the schlubby mystique. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3hb1vnU via IFTTT

Who Is John J. Ray III, FTX’s New Chief Executive?

Mr. Ray has been involved in picking up the pieces of several prominent corporate failures — the most famous being the collapse of Enron. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/QfHX7jJ via IFTTT

Nuclear Fusion Energy Breakthrough: Video and How to Watch

The Energy Department on Tuesday morning will present “a major scientific breakthrough” achieved at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/GuOQB4j via IFTTT

Why Some Scientists Choose China’s Space Station for Research

décembre 12, 2022

A project led by researchers from a Swiss university highlights China’s ambition to make the Tiangong outpost broadly available for science. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/APULHug via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Under Scrutiny in FTX Collapse

décembre 12, 2022

The FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s mother and father, who teach at Stanford Law School, are under scrutiny for their connections to their son’s crypto business. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/fjURowK via IFTTT

Major Nuclear Fusion Energy Breakthrough to Be Announced by Scientists

décembre 12, 2022

Researchers working with lasers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are expected to say they made a major advance that could lead to future energy sources. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/jWtH3bJ via IFTTT

Successful End of NASA Moon Mission Shifts Attention to SpaceX

décembre 11, 2022

The splashdown of the Orion capsule in the Pacific Ocean started the Artemis program, which will rely on Elon Musk’s rocket company to build a moon lander for astronauts. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/EVCDF4T via IFTTT

The New Chat Bots Could Change the World. Can You Trust Them?

décembre 10, 2022

Siri, Google Search, online marketing and your child’s homework will never be the same. Then there’s the misinformation problem. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/h84NeJv via IFTTT

In a Future Filled With Electric Cars, AM Radio May Be Left Behind

décembre 10, 2022

Carmakers say electromagnetic interference causes static and noise on AM transmissions, annoying customers. Broadcasters say they could lose a connection to their core listeners, who rely on the radio for emergencies. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2sVzlij via IFTTT

The New Chat Bots Could Change the World. Can You Trust Them?

décembre 10, 2022

Siri, Google Search, online marketing and your child’s homework will never be the same. Then there’s the misinformation problem. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/PbwQrsX via IFTTT

Lina Khan, Aiming to Block Microsoft’s Activision Deal, Faces a Challenge

Ms. Khan, the chair of the Federal Trade Commission, has staked an ambitious trustbusting agenda on a case that may be difficult to win. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6T9yUQb via IFTTT

They’re Taking Jigsaws to Infinity and Beyond

In upstate New York, two algorithmic artists make wooden puzzles inspired by natural forms. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/0EzXM1Z via IFTTT

Tell Us How Your Family Uses Alexa

We want to hear about the creative or surprising ways your household uses digital assistants. Find Alexa creepy? Tell us about that, too. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dw7GgYl via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried Agrees to Testify Before House Committee

The FTX founder said on Twitter he would appear before a House committee next week, but was quiet about a similar request from a Senate committee. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/4ZKFPbl via IFTTT

Can ChatGPT Make This Podcast?

OpenAI’s new chatbot is a coder, a teacher, a potential Google killer, and … a friend? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/GNzoukK via IFTTT

Inside the Frantic Texts Exchanged by Crypto Executives as FTX Collapsed

décembre 08, 2022

A group chat including crypto leaders shows Binance’s Changpeng Zhao accusing FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried of orchestrating trades to destabilize the industry. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/qzipclT via IFTTT

F.T.C. Sues to Block Microsoft’s $69 Billion Acquisition of Activision

décembre 08, 2022

The move by the commission signals an aggressive stance by federal regulators to thwart the expansion of the tech industry’s biggest companies. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/8oSswm4 via IFTTT

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Market Manipulation Inquiry

Federal prosecutors are investigating whether Sam Bankman-Fried and his hedge fund orchestrated trades in a way that led to the collapse of two cryptocurrencies in May. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Clbo7W2 via IFTTT

No. 2 Theranos Executive Is Sentenced to More Than 12 Years for Fraud

Ramesh Balwani, the former chief operating officer of the failed blood testing start-up, was convicted of 12 counts of fraud in July. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/kGAwL6B via IFTTT

Indiana Sues TikTok for Security and Child Safety Violations

The lawsuits are the first by an American state against TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, in a sign of mounting legal pressure. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1L4PBYj via IFTTT

Indiana Sues TikTok for Security and Child Safety Violations

Why Losing to Meta in Court Could Still Be a Win for Antitrust Regulators

As the Federal Trade Commission prepares to face off in court against Meta over a V.R. start-up deal, the agency is testing a novel argument as part of a strategy to push antitrust law. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/DCfK4tW via IFTTT

Microsoft to Offer Call of Duty on Nintendo Devices if Activision Deal Closes

The move appears to be an olive branch to the Federal Trade Commission, which could vote to block the $69 billion acquisition in a closed-door session on Thursday. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/9pV7Mgc via IFTTT

Apple Expands Pricing for Apps

At a time of rising inflation, the company is introducing 600 options that could free developers from the days of charging 99 cents. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1pg8TWw via IFTTT

Oversight Board Criticizes Meta for Preferential Treatment

Influential and powerful users on Facebook and Instagram receive “unequal treatment,” an internal report said. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/S8Y2lcL via IFTTT

Are You Applying for Tech Jobs or Internships? We Want to Hear About It.

Layoffs and hiring freezes at companies like Amazon and Meta are changing the job market for recent grads and college students. Tell us about your experiences. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/isYByQu via IFTTT

In Phoenix, a Taiwanese Chip Giant Builds a Hedge Against China

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s biggest maker of advanced computer chips, plans to unveil an ambitious factory upgrade in Arizona. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/0UgpXRL via IFTTT

Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield to Leave Salesforce in January

Stewart Butterfield, the chief executive of Slack, which is owned by Salesforce, is the latest to announce an exit from Salesforce in recent weeks. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Icb8Q6w via IFTTT

The Brilliance and Weirdness of ChatGPT

A new chatbot from OpenAI is inspiring awe, fear, stunts and attempts to circumvent its guardrails. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/OGNPwk8 via IFTTT

Detective Sued Over SWAT Raid Based on Wrong Location on the Find My App

A detective relied on flawed information provided by the Find My app for a warrant that led the police to raid the home of a 77-year-old Denver woman, a lawsuit says. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/YAO3iS5 via IFTTT

Video Game Workers at Microsoft and Activision Take Steps to Unionize

Microsoft has remained neutral during a labor organizing bid as the Xbox maker seeks regulatory approval for its Activision acquisition. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/bmGdaY7 via IFTTT

TikTok Influencer Is Fined After Hitting a Golf Ball Into the Grand Canyon

Katie Sigmond, who has nearly seven million followers on TikTok and posts workout and modeling videos, faced legal trouble after the stunt. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/RvdyTYJ via IFTTT

The Crypto Industry Struggles for a Way Forward After FTX Collapse

The implosion of the exchange FTX shows how an industry built in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis has drifted far from its original ideals. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2aBYxIt via IFTTT

Elon Musk and Matt Taibbi Set Off Debate Over Release of Twitter Files

décembre 04, 2022

A release of internal documents from Twitter set off intense debates in the intersecting worlds of media, politics and tech. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/7260OZ9 via IFTTT

Twitter Keeps Missing Its Advertising Targets as Woes Mount

décembre 02, 2022

Under Elon Musk, the company has cut its financial expectations as some advertisers request discounts and are offered incentives. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/geZ8LjX via IFTTT

Hate Speech’s Rise on Twitter Under Elon Musk Is Unprecedented, Researchers Find

décembre 02, 2022

Problematic content and formerly barred accounts have increased sharply in the short time since Elon Musk took over, researchers said. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/5YJVxcn via IFTTT

Elon’s Two-Day War with Apple + How to Beat an A.I. Censor + S.B.F.’s ‘Bad Month’

décembre 02, 2022

Musk takes on tech’s fight against the Apple “tax.” from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/X5IydQj via IFTTT

The Crypto Crowd Holds a Glittery Awards Night, Despite Fiascoes

The Crypties was intended as a gala evening in Miami to celebrate the currencies of the future. It turned out to be more of a roast. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/yE3gaRC via IFTTT

Kanye West’s Deal to Buy Parler Unravels

The parent company of Parler, a social media service popular with right-wing audiences, said it had “mutually agreed with Ye” to end the deal. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Ja0ekFx via IFTTT

Facebook Failed to Stop Ads Threatening Election Workers

The ads, submitted by researchers, were rejected by YouTube and TikTok. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/RF02mAw via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried Blames ‘Huge Management Failures’ for FTX Collapse

Mr. Bankman-Fried spoke at The New York Times’s DealBook conference, in his first public appearance since his crypto exchange imploded. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/wAsxhfW via IFTTT

Elon Musk Hopes to Test a Brain Implant in Humans Next Year

The tech multibillionaire said his company, Neuralink, was seeking government approval to test his device in people, and predicted it could happen in six months. Others have been conducting similar tests for years, but no device has been marketed commercially. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/soDvZnh via IFTTT

Elon Musk Says ‘Misunderstanding’ With Apple Is Resolved

Mr. Musk, who had said the company was trying to sabotage Twitter, met with Apple’s chief executive, Tim Cook, on Wednesday. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/M1N57pI via IFTTT

San Francisco Considers Allowing Use of Deadly Robots by Police

The Police Department said robots would use deadly force only “in extreme circumstances.” Opponents said the policy could lead to more police violence. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/B3bSnNt via IFTTT

Physicists Create ‘the Smallest, Crummiest Wormhole You Can Imagine’

Scientists used a quantum computer to explore the ultimate escape route from a black hole. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/rA5ZV0S via IFTTT

Watch a Live Interview With Sam Bankman-Fried.

Register for a free live interview on Nov. 30 with Mr. Bankman-Fried, the former chief executive of the failed crypto exchange FTX, by Andrew Ross Sorkin. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/OlR1kGu via IFTTT

Is Spreading Medical Misinformation a Doctor’s Free Speech Right?

Two lawsuits in California have pre-emptively challenged a new law that would punish doctors for misleading patients about Covid-19. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/h3UFtWe via IFTTT

‘No Cooperation’: How Sam Bankman-Fried Tried to Cling to FTX

novembre 29, 2022

Emails and text messages show how lawyers and executives struggled to persuade the 30-year-old entrepreneur to give up control of his collapsing crypto exchange. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/B7VqrIL via IFTTT

The Latest on the FTX Crisis

The collapse of FTX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency companies, is still sending shock waves through the crypto world. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ZhwPct6 via IFTTT

U.S. Crypto Exchange Kraken Settles With Treasury Department

The crypto exchange, which had been under investigation for violating U.S. sanctions, agreed to pay $360,000 to settle the allegations. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/iPxXInh via IFTTT

Sympathy, and Job Offers, for Twitter’s Misinformation Experts

Seeing false and toxic information as a potentially expensive liability, companies in and outside the tech industry are angling to hire people who can keep it in check. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ONRk036 via IFTTT

The Excitement Around E-Sports Is Growing. But Where Are the Profits?

Traditional sports owners who invested in competitive video gaming say the money isn’t flowing in as quickly as they had expected. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/sZxRh6T via IFTTT

Meta Fined $275 Million for Breaking E.U. Data Privacy Law

The penalty, imposed by Irish data regulators, brings European fines against Facebook’s parent company to more than $900 million since last year. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/YnFzgpa via IFTTT

Frederick P. Brooks Jr., Computer Design Innovator, Dies at 91

He was a lead designer of the computers that cemented IBM’s dominance for decades. He later wrote a book on software engineering that became a quirky classic. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/i4jTuD1 via IFTTT

NFL Sends Sunday Ticket Talks With Apple and Google Into Overtime

Talks for Sunday Ticket are expected to spill into next year, as Apple faces increased competition from Google for the league’s last available TV rights. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dvD9LaH via IFTTT

How to Make the Most of E-Books, and Find Free Ones

Even if you still love printed books, the digital option lets you put an entire library in your bag, just in time for holiday travel and vacation. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/hXWLmy5 via IFTTT

Billions of Dollars at Stake in a Puzzling Holiday Shopping Season

It promises to be unpredictable, with retailers and consumers still figuring out how much will be spent and on what kinds of goods. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/BI6d3wZ via IFTTT

How Covid Myths Spread on Far-Right Social Media Platforms

The Biden administration has pushed social media giants like Facebook to curb Covid misinformation. But it is thriving on fringe platforms like Gab, a hub for extremist content. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ldmwXbz via IFTTT

As Elon Musk Cuts Costs at Twitter, Some Bills Are Going Unpaid

Mr. Musk and his advisers are examining all types of expenses at Twitter. Some of the social media company’s vendors have gotten stiffed. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/fpxzWJ1 via IFTTT

FTX Assets Still Missing as Firm Begins Bankruptcy Process

A substantial amount of the company’s assets are missing, an FTX lawyer told a bankruptcy judge on Tuesday. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/sR9OeEa via IFTTT

Elon Musk’s Twitter Role Puts Tesla Board Under New Scrutiny

Corporate governance experts say the electric-car maker’s directors may need to rein in the chief executive, with whom many have personal ties. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/k5Tm6OE via IFTTT

What Elon Musk Is Doing to Twitter Is What He Did at Tesla and SpaceX

novembre 21, 2022

Firing people. Talking of bankruptcy. Telling workers to be “hard core.” Mr. Musk has repeatedly used those tactics at many of his companies. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/xDAgi95 via IFTTT

Inside Gary Gensler’s SEC Campaign to Rein In the Crypto Industry

novembre 21, 2022

Gary Gensler, the chair of the S.E.C., is at the center of a reckoning over the future of cryptocurrency after the implosion of FTX. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/eVjgzq1 via IFTTT

Elon Musk Reinstates Trump’s Twitter Account

novembre 19, 2022

Mr. Musk, who had run a poll on Twitter about whether to bring back the former president to the service, said, “The people have spoken.” from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/BpLXdYa via IFTTT

It’s Official: The Leap Second Will Be Retired (a Decade from Now)

novembre 19, 2022

On Friday, an international vote was taken to ditch the leap second, a technical fudge that has caused headaches since its inception 50 years ago. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/sDWhcXA via IFTTT

Leg Booty? Panoramic? Seggs? How TikTok Is Changing Language

novembre 19, 2022

A new vocabulary — a little fun, a little dystopian — has emerged on the social video platform, as creators try to get around algorithms and strict content moderation. They call it algospeak. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/yMPxo36 via IFTTT

NASA Blazes a Path Back to the Moon With Artemis I Rocket Launch

The uncrewed flight of the giant Space Launch System on Wednesday began a new era of spaceflight amid a debate over how to finance rocket development. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1bi7Gn3 via IFTTT

What Employees Does Twitter Need, Anyway?

The many departures have set off a wave of hand-wringing about whether the site can continue to operate well. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/O19xa3F via IFTTT

Elizabeth Holmes Is Sentenced to More Than 11 Years for Theranos Fraud

Ms. Holmes was convicted in January of four counts of wire fraud for deceiving investors with claims about her blood testing start-up Theranos. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/TxYB4db via IFTTT

Elon Musk’s Twitter Teeters on the Edge After Another 1,200 Leave

Mr. Musk sent emails on Friday asking to learn about Twitter’s underlying technology as key infrastructure teams have been decimated. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/gME0Nd2 via IFTTT

Ticketmaster’s Parent Company Said to Face Justice Department Investigation

The inquiry predates the botched presale of Taylor Swift tickets this week and is said to focus on whether Live Nation has abused its power in the live music industry. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/JA2OaSI via IFTTT

How to Download Your Twitter Archive

Those worried about the service’s longevity can preserve their tweets, media and direct messages. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6UaGxfZ via IFTTT

FTX’s Unraveling and Elon Musk’s Ultimatum to Twitter Employees

Sam Bankman-Fried’s DMs go public, and Congress announces an investigation. Tech’s nightmare November continues. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/nlE7rvB via IFTTT

Democratic Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Elon Musk’s Twitter

Seven Democratic senators urged the Federal Trade Commission to examine whether the social media company, under Mr. Musk’s ownership, had violated a 2011 privacy agreement. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/95jKdC4 via IFTTT

Children’s Groups Want F.T.C. to Ban ‘Unfair’ Online Manipulation of Kids

Children’s privacy and health experts pressed regulators to prohibit video games and social networks from using attention-hacking techniques on youngsters. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/vsLPNaV via IFTTT

Children’s Groups Want F.T.C. to Ban ‘Unfair’ Online Manipulation of Kids

New FTX CEO Calls the Crypto Exchange’s Corporate Control a ‘Complete Failure’

“This situation is unprecedented,” said John J. Ray III, who helped manage Enron after its collapse in an accounting fraud scandal in 2001. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2z5kZ7O via IFTTT

SpaceX Employees Say They Were Fired for Speaking Up About Elon Musk

Charges filed with federal regulators accuse the company of retaliating against eight workers over an open letter critical of the chief executive. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/c4lmwpW via IFTTT

Elon Musk Testifies He Had Little Say in His Tesla Pay

novembre 16, 2022

The billionaire chief executive is testifying about a multibillion dollar compensation package the electric car company’s board put in place in 2018. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dG91HvI via IFTTT

How to Prepare for Life After Twitter

novembre 16, 2022

Don’t delete your account just yet. Elon Musk’s takeover can teach us valuable lessons about our relationship with social networks. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/radcTF4 via IFTTT

Elon Musk Fires Twitter Employees Who Criticized Him

novembre 15, 2022

Mr. Musk, who is rapidly transforming the social media company, also has cut its contractor work force. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/M1JUCcm via IFTTT

FTX, Collapsed Crypto Exchange, Could Owe More Than 1 Million Creditors

novembre 15, 2022

In a court filing on Monday, the cryptocurrency exchange said it was in touch with “dozens” of regulators across the world. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/N7CFrn6 via IFTTT

How Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Crypto Empire Collapsed

Mr. Bankman-Fried said in an interview that he had expanded too fast and failed to see warning signs. But he shared few details about his handling of FTX customers’ funds. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/7j2dnoD via IFTTT

Google Agrees to $392 Million Privacy Settlement With 40 States

Under the agreement, which state attorneys general said was the largest U.S. internet privacy settlement, Google must also make its location-tracking practices clearer to users. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/wTyqsd5 via IFTTT

Amazon Is Said to Plan to Lay Off Approximately 10,000 Employees

The job cuts of approximately 10,000, which would start as soon as this week, would focus on the company’s devices organization, retail division and human resources. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/qpQav5E via IFTTT

Lithium-Ion Batteries in E-Bikes and Other Devices Pose Fire Risks

The batteries, also found in phones, laptops, toothbrushes and other items, have caused about 200 fires and six deaths in New York City this year, fire officials say. Here’s what to know about safety. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2uOlKx9 via IFTTT

Is Time Running Out for the Leap Second?

To the world’s timekeepers, the leap second is a kludge, a bane, a pain in the little hand. Now they’re proposing to ditch it. Will our days ever be the same? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ZtbDpvW via IFTTT

TikTok Builds Itself Into an Ads Juggernaut

The Chinese-owned video app’s ad business is thriving, even as a digital advertising slump hurts Meta, Snap and other rivals. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/CLlDb07 via IFTTT

FTX Investigating Possible $515 Million Hack After Bankruptcy Filing

novembre 12, 2022

Researchers documented $515 million in suspicious transfers from the cryptocurrency exchange. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/qLDBiEm via IFTTT

Internal Documents Show How Close the F.B.I. Came to Deploying Spyware

novembre 12, 2022

Christopher Wray, the F.B.I.’s director, told Congress last December that the bureau purchased the phone hacking tool Pegasus for research purposes. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/8TDdfqR via IFTTT

Twitter Users Create Havoc by Impersonating Brands

The social media service, which is undergoing changes from its new owner Elon Musk, has descended into a messy swirl of spoof messages and parody accounts. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/0oJn8dk via IFTTT

Investors Who Put $2 Billion Into FTX Face Scrutiny, Too

Venture capital firms and investment funds showered the failed crypto exchange and its founder with money. There were few strings attached. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/OwRWfIB via IFTTT

FTX Files for Bankruptcy As CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Resigns

The announcement capped a stunning week that has sent shock waves through the crypto industry. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dYAuZch via IFTTT

A Verified Mess: Turmoil From Twitter to FTX

Plus: Is the latest round of tech layoffs a sign of impending doom, or a much-needed structural correction? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/GH9tjbY via IFTTT

What Happened to FTX? Here’s What to Know.

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, was set to bail out FTX. Then it pulled out of the deal. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/cpUwRy5 via IFTTT

Murdoch’s Outlets, Including Fox News, Extend Criticism of Trump

For a second consecutive day, the recriminations about Republicans’ unexpectedly weak Election Day performance played a prominent role on the pages and over the airwaves of Rupert Murdoch’s media properties. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6FCWsKz via IFTTT

FTX Crypto Exchange Boss Says He Is Trying to Raise More Money

Sam Bankman-Fried told employees that he was trying to reinforce his company’s finances days after it collapsed from a bank run. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Kbd4iA8 via IFTTT

Tech’s Talent Wars Have Come Back to Bite It

Hiring the best, the brightest and the highest number of employees was a badge of honor at tech companies. Not anymore as layoffs surge. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/fYJNUEo via IFTTT

L.A. Drops Criminal Charges Against Election Software Executive

Eugene Yu was accused of illegally sending data about poll workers to China, in a case that became fodder for election deniers. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/qQVhmnw via IFTTT

After Election, Cautious Optimism That Few False Narratives Took Hold

Researchers who study disinformation said most efforts to stoke doubt about results had failed to spread widely. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/UJEMXsh via IFTTT

Rivian Lost $1.7 Billion in the Third Quarter

The electric truck maker said it has enough cash to fund its operations through 2025. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/gh0PxIr via IFTTT

Is This Crypto’s Lehman Moment?

Here’s how to make sense of the industry-shaking Binance-FTX deal. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/KljrIGD via IFTTT

No, Elon Musk’s Twitter Did Not Perform at Its Best on Election Day

False narratives about voting in the midterm elections proliferated on the platform, which has shed half its employees since Mr. Musk bought the company last month. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/7cjUvdb via IFTTT

Twitter Files Paperwork to Enter Payments Business

Elon Musk, Twitter’s new owner, has been looking for ways to generate more revenue at the social media company. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/07NMyms via IFTTT

Smartphones Are Like Cars. So Why Don’t We Maintain Them?

Regularly replacing our phones takes a toll on our wallets and the environment. We should instead take care of them as we do our cars. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/mD2vFpW via IFTTT

Networks Urge Caution on a Chaotic Midterm Night

“Wait for more votes,” warned CNN’s John King, as wary anchors tried to avoid any predictions that might go awry. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/vwWCj5K via IFTTT

An inside look at the Ohio team pushing back on election fraud claims.

The effort is one of several misinformation rapid response teams run by state and local officials to confront problematic online assertions that fuel voter distrust. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dKp8ay5 via IFTTT

Elizabeth Holmes Denied New Trial and Is Set to Be Sentenced

The founder of the failed blood testing start-up Theranos faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2lwSTGa via IFTTT

Arizona Voting Machine Problems Fuel Right-Wing Fraud Claims

from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/XFKC8y6 via IFTTT

Binance to Buy FTX in Megadeal of Crypto Exchanges

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said it reached a deal to buy one of its biggest rivals, FTX, amid fears that the crypto industry could be entering another meltdown. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Z3JlV9A via IFTTT

Apple Is Facing Major Challenges in China

Lawmakers’ objections to an obscure Chinese semiconductor company and tough Covid-19 restrictions are hurting Apple’s ability to make new iPhones in China. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/qo6IiAE via IFTTT

Greece to Ban Sale of Spyware After Government Is Accused of Surveillance

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the ban after a news report claimed that he had directed the use of spyware against prominent politicians and journalists, which he denied. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/j0QTHsD via IFTTT

Biggest Surge of Misinformation May Arrive After Election Day, Researchers Say

People who study disinformation are warning that far-right influencers will seize on ballot-counting delays and other routine issues as evidence of fraud. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/5pOHiyX via IFTTT

What Is Mastodon and Why Are People Leaving Twitter for It?

Since Elon Musk took ownership of Twitter, some of its users have migrated to Mastodon, an alternative social platform. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/PfAd6iy via IFTTT

What Is Mastodon and Why Are People Leaving Twitter for It?

Since Elon Musk took ownership of Twitter, some of its users have migrated to Mastodon, an alternative social platform. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ONtm26e via IFTTT

CUNY Graduates With Tech Degrees Struggle to Land Tech Jobs

Students at the City University of New York are increasingly graduating with degrees in technology. A new report details the obstacles they face in landing jobs. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/9SBnyNA via IFTTT

Apple Could Be Short of iPhones Because of Factory Disruptions in China

The company said Covid-19 restrictions were slowing production of the company’s new phones ahead of the holiday season. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/pPaBtFT via IFTTT

Meta Is Said to Plan Significant Job Cuts This Week

Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, said last month that many “teams will stay flat or shrink over the next year” as his company faces economic challenges. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3qRLgkU via IFTTT

Twitter Said to Delay Changes to Check Mark Badges Until After Midterms

Users and employees had raised concerns that Elon Musk’s plan to give check marks to those who paid a monthly fee could be misused to sow discord. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/meShYpC via IFTTT

British Soccer, Brought to You by American Crypto Optimism

A group of American cryptocurrency investors is trying to turn an obscure English soccer club into “the internet’s team,” with a global following of crypto enthusiasts. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/nCZaI5s via IFTTT

Russia Reactivates Its Trolls and Bots Ahead of Tuesday’s Midterms

Researchers have identified a series of Russian information operations to influence American elections and, perhaps, erode support for Ukraine. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Cwk6zJi via IFTTT

YouTube May Have Misinformation Blind Spots, Researchers Say

novembre 05, 2022

The video platform said it had limited the spread of misinformation ahead of Election Day, but new research showed that false narratives continued to slip through. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/UyXoR0D via IFTTT

Fed Up With Political Text Messages? Read On.

novembre 05, 2022

In this polarized climate, hundreds of Americans told us they agree on one thing: Campaigns must stop spamming voters’ phones with unwanted political texts. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/EHtFA9T via IFTTT

On Twitter, Who Needs a Check Mark When You Can Have a Rat?

Elon Musk wants Twitter users to pay to be verified. An artist offers a wry alternative. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/pIhzVQS via IFTTT

Confusion and Frustration Reign as Elon Musk Cuts Half of Twitter’s Staff

The layoffs hit across many divisions, including the engineering and machine learning units, the teams that manage content moderation, and the sales and advertising departments. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/7XPjIYC via IFTTT

Twitter’s Advertisers Pull Back as Layoffs Sweep Through Company

Elon Musk, Twitter’s new owner, acknowledged that ad spending on the platform had slumped. He blamed the drop on pressure from activists. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/xfOt7F8 via IFTTT

On Social Media, Hunting for Voter Fraud Becomes a Game

Players who post about irregularities are awarded points or titles, leading participants to question the legitimacy of elections. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2gIzHs5 via IFTTT

Twitter Employees on Life Under Elon Musk

A radical shake-up is underway at the social media company. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/LMhgkwm via IFTTT

Worries Grow That TikTok Is New Home for Manipulated Video and Photos

Misleading edits, fake news stories and deepfake images of politicians are starting to warp reality on the popular video platform. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/8OMcaXj via IFTTT

Elon Musk Begins Layoffs at Twitter

novembre 03, 2022

The social media company’s 7,500 employees have been bracing for job cuts since Mr. Musk took it over last week. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/s5tkwpZ via IFTTT

Elon Musk, Under Financial Pressure, Pushes to Make Money From Twitter

novembre 03, 2022

The billionaire and his advisers have discussed adding paid direct messages, fees to watch videos and other features to the service. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/bqCNj4U via IFTTT

Amazon, Lyft and Other Tech Companies Announce Job Cuts and Hiring Freezes

novembre 03, 2022

Amazon said it was pausing corporate hiring, while Lyft and Stripe said they were cutting jobs. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/FfZLwJD via IFTTT

Debunking Voting Misinformation About the Midterm Elections

Here are some of the main falsehoods and rumors that have spread on social media in the lead-up to Election Day. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/GXyziF8 via IFTTT

Why Does Twitter Verify Some Accounts?

Elon Musk, who recently closed a deal to acquire the social media company, could soon charge a monthly fee for the blue verification badge that indicates a Twitter account is authentic. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/fPxDWul via IFTTT

After Covid Lockdown, Fear and Unrest Sweep iPhone Factory in China

Hundreds of workers are said to have fled, afraid of being forced into quarantine with inadequate food and supplies. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/bZOpYXk via IFTTT

Personal Tech Has Changed. So Must Our Coverage of It.

Our tech problems have become more complex, so we are rebooting the Tech Fix column to focus on the societal implications of the tech we use. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/GE5A3oC via IFTTT

5 Unfounded Claims About Voting in the Midterm Elections

Here are some of the main falsehoods and rumors that have spread on social media in the lead-up to Election Day. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/cO0Jzxu via IFTTT

People Love to Hate-Watch Tech Villains. That Won’t Hurt Spotify.

“The Playlist” resembles other TV dramas that follow founders to their eventual comeuppance — except Spotify isn’t facing any messy implosion. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1B05gTE via IFTTT

Elon Musk’s Twitter Faces Exodus of Advertisers and Executives

At least four Twitter executives have left in recent days, as one of the world’s largest ad companies said clients should pause spending on the social media platform. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/MfUw5Ec via IFTTT

Elon Musk’s Twitter Faces Exodus of Advertisers and Executives

At least three Twitter executives have left in recent days, as one of the world’s largest ad companies said clients should pause spending on the social media platform. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Z27fIkn via IFTTT

Security Training Group Asks Elon Musk to Rid Twitter of Antisemitism

An organization that helps secure Jewish facilities across North America said Twitter had an “antisemitism problem,” and asked its new owner to fix it. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/g2ofIRB via IFTTT

Uber’s Revenue Is Up 72 Percent From Last Year, but It Posts a Loss

The ride-hailing company had strong revenue growth, but it still lost money in part because of its investments in other ride-hailing businesses. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/hMZgr7e via IFTTT

Truth Social’s Influence Grows Despite Its Business Problems

The right-wing social network faces two federal investigations and an uncertain financial future. But it has still managed to outpace its rivals. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/U2gWrPS via IFTTT

Republicans Continue to Spread Baseless Claims About Pelosi Attack

octobre 31, 2022

Some of the conspiracy theories have already seeped into the Republican mainstream. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/z4H2Z5k via IFTTT

Midterm Disinformation Has Taken Over Pennsylvania

octobre 31, 2022

One state’s experience underscores how pervasive false and misleading information has become in the country’s electoral process, online and off. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/sLe5Y82 via IFTTT

Instagram Users Report Widespread Account Suspensions

octobre 31, 2022

Some users said they could not access the social media app and had been notified that their accounts were suspended. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/PUDIBc5 via IFTTT

Can Elon Musk Make the Math Work on Owning Twitter? It’s Dicey.

octobre 30, 2022

Mr. Musk faces financial challenges in owning Twitter. The site frequently loses money and took on $13 billion in debt for the blockbuster deal. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/pNt7yIq via IFTTT

Elon Musk, in a Tweet, Shares Link From Site Known to Publish False News

octobre 30, 2022

The tweet on Sunday posted an article that made baseless allegations about the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/JinZOD7 via IFTTT

Elon Musk Is Said to Have Ordered Job Cuts Across Twitter

octobre 29, 2022

The billionaire planned to begin layoffs as soon as Saturday, people with knowledge of the matter said. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/eJRWt1X via IFTTT

Forget Free Coffee. What Matters Is if Workers Feel Returning Is Worth It.

octobre 29, 2022

Commutes are still painful, readers say. And it’s hard to give up the joys of working from home. But many of those who have gone back to the office say they like it. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/gEyCn9p via IFTTT

Will Elon Musk Be Able to Keep Twitter’s Advertisers Happy?

Mr. Musk once said he hated them, but ad sales are the engine that powers the company he now owns. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/stiFXTh via IFTTT

The Ban on Kanye’s Twitter Account Was Not Lifted

The Twitter account for the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was never banned to begin with. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/43W0PDc via IFTTT

Here’s How Twitter Users Are Reacting to Musk’s Takeover

The discussion reflects the shifting landscape of social media ownership over the past year from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/sgxZk72 via IFTTT

Trump Says He’s ‘Very Happy’ About Musk’s Twitter Takeover

Former President Donald J. Trump said the social media platform was now in “sane hands” with Elon Musk at the helm. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/HFudzx3 via IFTTT

Elon Musk Takes Twitter, and Tech Deals, to Another Level

Silicon Valley moguls used to buy yachts and islands. Now they are rich enough, and perhaps arrogant enough, to acquire companies they fancy. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Qts5cr6 via IFTTT

Elon Musk Completes $44 Billion Deal to Own Twitter

The world’s richest man closed his blockbuster purchase of the social media service, thrusting Twitter into a new era. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1GxBCHY via IFTTT

Musk Said to Begin Firing Twitter’s Top Executives

Some of Twitter’s top executives were fired on Thursday as Mr. Musk completes his takeover of the social media company. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/89sx2kn via IFTTT

Amazon Earnings: Return to Profitability But Slow Growth Signaled Ahead

The e-commerce giant, which also turned a profit in its latest quarter, indicated sales in the holiday period might rise at their lowest level since 2001. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/GetjBvM via IFTTT

Elon Musk Reaches Out to Advertisers Ahead of Deadline for Twitter Deal

The billionaire posted a note to advertisers saying he wanted the service to be “the most respected advertising platform.” from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/X4zvnAG via IFTTT

Tech’s Biggest Companies Are Sending Worrying Signals About the Economy

A series of quarterly earnings reports is showing that even Silicon Valley’s most powerful companies are feeling the impact of inflation and rising interest rates. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Qz6wBIK via IFTTT

Ford Lost Money in the Third Quarter as Costs Surged

The automaker is struggling with supply chain problems and wrote off its investment in a self-driving technology business. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6PMndfo via IFTTT

How Elon Musk Became a Geopolitical Chaos Agent

The world’s richest man has inserted himself in some of the world’s most combustible conflicts. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/M1U5hQE via IFTTT

Elon Musk Seems to Answer to No One. Except for a Judge in Delaware.

Kathaleen St. J. McCormick, the chief judge of Delaware’s Chancery Court, gave Mr. Musk until Friday to acquire Twitter. She is also the judge in at least one other case involving the billionaire. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ta2KdpZ via IFTTT

Alphabet, Google’s Parent Company, Reports 27% Drop in Profit

Google’s parent company reported earnings that were below analysts’ expectations, bringing in $13.9 billion in profit on $69.1 billion in sales. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/K67gCmI via IFTTT

Microsoft Quarterly Earnings Show Slowest Growth in Five Years

The technology giant faced a strong U.S. dollar and weakening demand for personal computers in its latest financial results. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6uKETbF via IFTTT

Spotify Wants to Get Into Audiobooks but Says Apple Is in the Way

Apple has rejected Spotify’s new app three times from its App Store. It is the latest in a series of confrontations between the two companies. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/y32CYul via IFTTT

Russia’s Uunsupported ‘dirty bomb’ claims reverberate in right-wing U.S. communities.

Russia’s unsupported claim was portrayed as believable in right-wing American media, and as a warning that could serve to escalate the conflict for Ukraine’s benefit or trigger a world war. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/sMLzC4G via IFTTT

GM Reports Increased Profits in Third Quarter Amid High Inflation

General Motors sold more cars in the third quarter after struggling with a shortage of computer chips earlier in the year. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/AZsioND via IFTTT

G.M. Reports Jump in Profit on Strong Sales

The automaker sold more cars in the third quarter after struggling with a shortage of computer chips earlier in the year. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/zWv8AP3 via IFTTT

WhatsApp Users in Several Countries Report Disruptions

The app was down on Tuesday morning. WhatsApp said it was working to restore service as quickly as possible. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/imnfH6y via IFTTT

Justice Dept. Charges 2 Chinese Citizens With Spying for Huawei

octobre 24, 2022

Huawei has been a persistent target of the United States government since the administration of President Donald J. Trump. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/zDHCKBd via IFTTT

Tesla Cuts Prices in China in Sign of Slowing Demand

octobre 24, 2022

Shares of the company slumped as investors worried about increasing competition. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Z5Sgt8D via IFTTT

Why Am I Seeing That Political Ad? Check Your ‘Trump Resistance’ Score.

octobre 23, 2022

To help campaigns target ads, voter-profiling firms score millions of Americans on issues like guns, vaccines and QAnon. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ZQ51oUa via IFTTT

Twitch’s Relationship With Its Streamers Shows Its Cracks

octobre 22, 2022

The service recently said it was going to take a bigger cut of the money it shared with streamers. At an annual gathering in San Diego, they vented about the decision. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/uRYcj1s via IFTTT

Who Gets the Last Word on Steve Jobs? He Might.

octobre 22, 2022

When Laurene Powell Jobs unveiled a website dedicated to the story of her late husband, historians wondered if it could change how influential people burnish their legacies. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/tAfon6V via IFTTT

Twitter Tries Calming Employees as Deal With Elon Musk Looms

With Mr. Musk’s $44 billion deal to buy Twitter set to close no later than Oct. 28, the company is trying to reassure workers about their employment and compensation. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/jrni91T via IFTTT

TikTok failed to stop most misleading political ads in a test run by researchers.

YouTube and Facebook fared better in the experiment. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Wg9Hpe1 via IFTTT

Lenny Lipton, ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ Lyricist and 3-D Film Pioneer, Dies at 82

He used the royalties earned from the hit folk song to fund decades of research into stereoscopic projection. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/k0ObAit via IFTTT

Generative A.I. Is Here. Who Should Control It?

Emad Mostaque, the founder of Stability AI, says his Stable Diffusion image generator is the key to unlocking creativity. His critics say it’s a potential threat. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/aK7Bn9D via IFTTT

Instacart Is Said to Pull Plans to Go Public This Year

The food delivery company had been moving toward a public offering, but the window for such deals is shutting amid market turmoil. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/wDz5aZ1 via IFTTT

Snap Reports Slowest-Ever Quarterly Growth but Adds New Users

The maker of Snapchat has been struggling with a sharp slowdown in its advertising business. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/TyXgDZP via IFTTT

Are We Past Peak Newsletter?

The humble email newsletter, which became a star in its own right, appears headed back to earth. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Y4BXFkt via IFTTT

How Disinformation Splintered and Became More Intractable

Ahead of the midterm elections, the proliferation of alternative social media sites has helped cement false and misleading information as a defining feature of American politics. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dSlrXon via IFTTT

Texas Sues Google for Collecting Biometric Data Without Consent

Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, said products like Google Photos and the Nest camera had violated Texans’ privacy rights. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/CzQTawI via IFTTT

U.S. Details How It Plans to Police Foreign Firms

A government committee issued new guidelines for how it determines penalties for foreign companies that break agreements to protect U.S. national security. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/umZbGKk via IFTTT

E.V.s Start With a Bigger Carbon Footprint. But That Doesn’t Last.

The manufacturing and disposal of electric vehicles result in more greenhouse gases than nonelectric models, but that difference will eventually disappear altogether. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6LUoV5k via IFTTT

Tesla’s Profit Jumped in Third Quarter on Strong Sales

The electric carmaker is growing fast but investors are worried that sales are starting to slow because of higher prices and interest rates. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/mjUVo8u via IFTTT

E.V. Bonanza Flows to Red States That Denounce Biden Climate Policies

No Republican in Congress voted for the Inflation Reduction Act. But their districts and states will greatly benefit from the investments spurred by the law. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/scAyiSU via IFTTT

I Tried the $1,500 Quest Pro and Saw the Best of the Metaverse

It’s not what Mark Zuckerberg promises. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/rbkB6FP via IFTTT

Some Republicans Want to Count Votes by Hand. Bad Idea, Experts Say.

Republican county officials, as well as candidates for statewide offices, suggest that counting by hand would be more reliable than machine tabulation. Research shows the opposite. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/VPhjLZQ via IFTTT

Netflix Reverses Decline, Adding 2.4 Million Subscribers

Netflix, which has about 223 million subscribers worldwide, will soon introduce a lower-priced service with ads in a bid to attract more customers. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/cuazJHi via IFTTT

Amazon Labor Union Loses Election at Warehouse Near Albany

By a 2-to-1 margin, the group marked its second defeat after a surprise victory in April on Staten Island. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/jpCR1Hs via IFTTT

New Crack in Apple’s Armor as Dozens Strike at Its Stores in Australia

The uprising will be of keen interest in the U.S., where a second Apple store voted to unionize last week. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/kcfl1rn via IFTTT

Elizabeth Holmes Case Takes On More Drama Ahead of Sentencing

octobre 17, 2022

The founder of Theranos, the failed blood testing start-up, asked for a new trial after a surprise visit from a key witness to her house. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/DuPZNCy via IFTTT

Kanye West Agrees to Buy Parler, Company Says

octobre 17, 2022

The agreement in principle to buy the social media service comes days after Twitter and Instagram restricted the rapper’s account for violating its terms. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Lsue3ar via IFTTT

The Rise of Salem Media, a Conservative Radio Juggernaut

octobre 17, 2022

Salem Media, which counts the conservative personalities Charlie Kirk and Sebastian Gorka among its radio hosts, has taken a pointed stance ahead of the midterm elections. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/j6mdzUc via IFTTT

Peter Thiel, Major U.S. Political Donor, Is Said to Pursue Maltese Citizenship

octobre 15, 2022

Obtaining citizenship in Malta would provide another passport for Mr. Thiel, who is one of the largest individual donors for the U.S. midterm elections. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/IUdaPjN via IFTTT

Apple Store in Oklahoma City Becomes Second to Unionize

Workers said pay was adequate and benefits were good, but complained that managers’ practices often seemed arbitrary. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/rNKiav6 via IFTTT

Elon Musk Foments More Geopolitical Controversy With Ukraine Internet Dispute

The world’s richest man, whose Starlink internet service is critical to the Ukrainian Army, said he could not “indefinitely” fund the system’s use in Ukraine. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/5AteUpI via IFTTT

Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Is Convicted of Fraud

Trevor Milton was accused of boasting about nonexistent technology to inflate the stock price of Nikola, a maker of electric trucks. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/DZw31Ql via IFTTT

The Fight for the Soul of Pilates Moves From Instagram to Court

Long after the death of Joseph Pilates, the exercise program’s magnetic founder, his disciples are battling over his legacy. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/eT756am via IFTTT

Twitter and TikTok Lead in Amplifying Misinformation, Report Finds

A new analysis found that algorithms and some features of social media sites help false posts go viral. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1JAtcdi via IFTTT

Election Firm Knew Data Had Been Sent to China, Prosecutors Say

The executive of a small Michigan elections software company was charged with grand theft by embezzlement and conspiracy to commit a crime. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/LUX2kjQ via IFTTT

F.C.C. Readies Vote on Banning New Huawei and ZTE Devices

The vote, which is expected to pass, is required by a law that President Biden signed last year. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/rkYx94C via IFTTT

With New Crackdown, Biden Wages Global Campaign on Chinese Technology

U.S. officials pushed to choke off China’s access to critical semiconductor technology after internal debates and tough negotiations with allies. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/76iCrPG via IFTTT

Gaming Is Booming. That’s Catnip for Cybercriminals.

Cybersecurity experts warn that threats lurk in cheat codes, microtransactions and messages from fellow players. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/AOFkLsx via IFTTT

Lufthansa Says Apple AirTags Are Once Again Allowed in Checked Bags

The airline reversed itself Wednesday, saying it had consulted with German aviation authorities, who agreed that Bluetooth trackers were safe for passengers to use. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/euts8kp via IFTTT

Lucid Increases E.V. Production but Still Faces Challenges

The maker of electric sedans said it would hit its scaled-back production targets for 2022 after facing supply hurdles. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1EP9ZSX via IFTTT

The Google Watch Is Here. But You’d Better Love Android.

Developed with Fitbit, Google’s first smart watch takes a page from Apple’s playbook by requiring loyalty to its brand. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/brAgGvC via IFTTT

Human Brain Cells Grow in Rats, and Feel What the Rats Feel

Human brain “organoids” wired themselves into rats’ nervous systems, influencing the animals’ sensations and behaviors. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/4kqwS2L via IFTTT

Misinformation Swirls in Non-English Languages Ahead of Midterms

More multilingual fact-checking groups are pushing back against misleading translations, manipulated images and outright lies that jump platforms and cross borders. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/bVTtvwh via IFTTT

The E-Bike: The New Car Alternative

VanMoof, the Dutch e-bike company taking inspiration from Apple and Tesla, is one of the world’s hottest brands in a bike market remade by the pandemic. Will it help reshape urban transportation? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/MTgrfEw via IFTTT

Amazon Labor Union, With Renewed Momentum, Faces Next Test

octobre 11, 2022

A vote this week at a warehouse near Albany, N.Y., will help show whether the upstart union can win outside its home base on Staten Island. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/97ChpBr via IFTTT

Biden Administration Clamps Down on China’s Access to Chip Technology

octobre 11, 2022

The White House issued sweeping restrictions on selling semiconductors and chip-making equipment to China, an attempt to curb the country’s access to critical technologies. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/JV3xc7v via IFTTT

Gig Workers Are Learning Their Worth With the Para App

octobre 11, 2022

A former Uber employee created an app to help drivers. The platforms that hire them are fighting back. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/IjmwdlH via IFTTT

Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Struggles

octobre 09, 2022

Meta’s push to develop virtual and augmented reality technology has had a bumpy year. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/a5QiTfr via IFTTT

A Minecraft Player Set Out to Build the Known Universe, Block by Block

octobre 09, 2022

Christopher Slayton, 18, spent two months intricately designing the planets. He even went skydiving to get a better appreciation for Earth. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/hWyYQ1u via IFTTT

Under New Order, Europeans Can Complain to U.S. About Data Collection

octobre 07, 2022

The executive order, signed by President Biden, brings the United States and the European Union closer to a broader deal on the transfer of digital data. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ZJIoPgG via IFTTT

Under New Order, Europeans Can Complain to U.S. About Data Collection

octobre 07, 2022

24 Hours in the Metaverse Version of Facebook Was Surprisingly Fun

octobre 07, 2022

Every hour of the day and night with the gamers, parents, insomniacs, preteens and aspiring comedians who are the earliest adopters of the immersive, three-dimensional internet that Mark Zuckerberg has bet the future of his company on. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/BIbLRpt via IFTTT

Biden Visits IBM to Promote Investments in U.S. Semiconductor Production

octobre 06, 2022

President Biden traveled to Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to connect a $20 billion investment by IBM to the bipartisan bill meant to spur production of critical microchips. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/wTVWmCd via IFTTT

News on Fringe Social Sites Draws Limited but Loyal Fans, Report Finds

octobre 06, 2022

The appeal of platforms like Parler, Truth Social and Telegram is another symptom of the partisan divide in media, according to the Pew Research Center. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/WVF2me4 via IFTTT

What Does X Mean to Elon Musk?

octobre 06, 2022

The letter X has had significance in the billionaire’s life, from his early days as an entrepreneur to his personal life and now to his pursuit of Twitter. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/8VPFUxv via IFTTT

Before Mr. Musk renewed his $44 billion proposal, he and the company haggled in discussions that ultimately did not advance. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3FLQeCg via IFTTT

Former Uber Security Chief Joe Sullivan Found Guilty of Hiding Hack From Authorities

A jury found Joe Sullivan, who led security at the ride-hailing company, guilty on two different counts. The case could change how security professionals handle data beaches. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/PDkZn5E via IFTTT

Can Car-to-Car Communication Technology Save Lives?

A system called C-V2X — cellular vehicle-to-everything technology — will allow vehicles to communicate with each other, with a goal to save lives in the process. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dsSmyc7 via IFTTT

Whatever Happened to Those Self-Service Passport Kiosks at Airports?

More than 80 percent of all travelers entering the U.S. are now verified by facial recognition. The loss of older, seemingly more convenient methods has many perplexed. And then there are the privacy issues. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/M2ElSJh via IFTTT

Elon Musk’s Twitter Will Be a Wild Ride

His deal to buy the company is back on. Here are six predictions about Twitter under Musk’s control, if it happens. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/UgPlAxk via IFTTT

Election Software Executive Arrested on Suspicion of Theft

The executive, Eugene Yu, and his firm, Konnech, have been a focus of attention among election deniers. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/IxGfeHd via IFTTT

Amazon Freezes Corporate Hiring in Its Retail Business

It is the latest tech company to pump the brakes on hiring amid growing economic concerns. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/LDrj6MI via IFTTT

Micron Pledges Up to $100 Billion for Semiconductor Factory in New York

The company is planning a giant complex in Clay, N.Y., a sign that the government’s investments in semiconductors are steering firms’ decisions. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/GJ52eqz via IFTTT

South Korean Internet Giant Buys Poshmark in $1.2 Billion Deal

With its new acquisition — the company’s largest to date — Naver has gained a sizable foothold in North America’s secondhand retail market. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/NtFL78s via IFTTT

N.L.R.B. Rules Activision Withheld Raises Because of Union Activity

The embattled video game company is in union negotiations with workers at its subsidiary Raven Software. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/4lOnixI via IFTTT

Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge to Social Media Platforms’ Shield

The family of a student killed in terrorist attacks challenged a 1996 law that gives websites immunity for suits based on their users’ posts. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dqEYKLA via IFTTT

Silicon Valley County Battles With Uber Over Reporting of Sexual Assault

Uber does not inform the police of such incidents, citing advocacy group guidelines. But officials in Santa Clara County argue that it should. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/H1Uyknm via IFTTT

Will Smith Film ‘Emancipation’ Will Be Released in December

Apple said the movie, Mr. Smith’s first since his infamous slap at the Oscars, would be in theaters on Dec. 2 and begin streaming on Dec. 9. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/BRdgH2y via IFTTT

How a Tiny Elections Company Became a Conspiracy Theory Target

Election deniers catapulted a Michigan firm with just 21 U.S. employees to the center of unfounded voter fraud claims, exposing it to vicious threats. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6gKJodz via IFTTT

A New Refrain From Artists: We ‘Almost Gave Up on Instagram’

octobre 02, 2022

Photographers and illustrators who once eagerly shared images of their work on Instagram are moving away from the site as it emphasizes video. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/xt8AKjZ via IFTTT

Can Smartphones Help Predict Suicide?

septembre 30, 2022

A unique research project is tracking hundreds of people at risk for suicide, using data from smartphones and wearable biosensors to identify periods of high danger — and intervene. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/NmS5zfi via IFTTT

Meta Will Freeze Most Hiring, Zuckerberg Tells Employees

septembre 29, 2022

The company’s chief executive had signaled for several months that he wanted to rein in costs as he shifts attention toward the metaverse. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/RLAubUx via IFTTT

Google to Shut Down Stadia Video Game Streaming Service

septembre 29, 2022

After nearly three years, Google has decided to winnow its video game ambitions because Stadia was less popular than it had anticipated. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/NsFBQui via IFTTT

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 new technologies. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ZJQIvmL via IFTTT

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 trend. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/BRIA6Qy via IFTTT

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 were bumps in the road. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/l2VMo0Q via IFTTT

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 the wheel. What will it take to get them out? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Q0ZC9Xe via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/UKCN3S0 via IFTTT

C.E.O. of Celsius, the Crypto Bank, Resigns

septembre 27, 2022

Alex Mashinsky, the founder of Celsius, which filed for bankruptcy in July, said his role had “become an increasing distraction.” from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/n5U1bSA via IFTTT

Meta Removes Chinese Effort to Influence U.S. Elections

septembre 27, 2022

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 and that the effort was limited. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/F1PtEsp via IFTTT

Dating Apps Thrive in China, but Not Just for Romance

septembre 27, 2022

China has cracked down on many tech companies, but has allowed dating apps that provide social connections to flourish. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/HD8ITCx via IFTTT

Are Your Patients Worried About the Polio Vaccine?

We want to hear from you. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/vQtMynf via IFTTT

Are your patients worried about the polio vaccine?

We want to hear from you. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/WlYg5je via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/nl6sTvO via IFTTT

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 could mean more wrangling. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/xjNTgcH via IFTTT

Runners and Cyclists Use GPS Mapping to Make Art

septembre 24, 2022

Fitness apps and the power of live satellite tracking have allowed runners, cyclists and others to draw hearts, animals, birthday wishes — and even homages to Vermeer — across their local landscapes. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/zQH5L9B via IFTTT

LinkedIn Ran Social Experiments On 20 Million Users Over Five Years

septembre 24, 2022

A study that looked back at those tests found that relatively weak social connections were more helpful in finding jobs than stronger social ties. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1Z0NRSl via IFTTT

Where Online Hate Speech Can Bring the Police to Your Door

septembre 23, 2022

Battling far-right extremism, Germany has gone further than any other Western democracy to prosecute individuals for what they say online, testing the limits of free speech on the internet. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ksx9cvZ via IFTTT

Apple in Talks to Sponsor the Super Bowl Halftime Show

septembre 22, 2022

Apple’s pursuit of an N.F.L. media package has broadened to include a sponsorship of one of TV’s most-watched events. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Fo2nfxW via IFTTT

Is the Hyperloop Doomed?

septembre 22, 2022

Though some efforts continue, the once-promising technology has run up against significant challenges — most notably creating an entirely new transit infrastructure. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/mUBoidS via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/uoaQSA3 via IFTTT

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 regulations. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/W0e9ytx via IFTTT

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 with his values to leave. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/m6H7jL8 via IFTTT

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 coverage. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/cEjAt7K via IFTTT

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 technology. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/H1eWAYc via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/cQhSjUX via IFTTT

YouTube’s Dislike Button Rarely Shifts Video Recommendations, Researchers Say

septembre 20, 2022

New research from Mozilla shows YouTube users have little control over what is recommended to them. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/XbEIuHv via IFTTT

How a Quebec Lithium Mine May Help Make Electric Cars Affordable

septembre 20, 2022

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 turning it into batteries. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/w3On1Nc via IFTTT

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 policy. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/5lBer8P via IFTTT

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 election fraud despite promises to combat them. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/NinGg3U via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/0rIwEmu via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/pS5ymdX via IFTTT

Clearview AI, Used by Police to Find Criminals, Now in Public Defenders’ Hands

septembre 18, 2022

After a Florida man was accused of vehicular homicide, his lawyer used Clearview AI’s facial recognition software to prove his innocence. But other defense lawyers say Clearview’s offer rings hollow. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/PSTOcfJ via IFTTT

Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’: What Will Apple Do?

septembre 18, 2022

The Civil War drama “Emancipation” finished filming early this year. Now, Apple faces a quandary on what to do with the movie. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/uChBSrP via IFTTT

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 2016 breach. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Gt7HoRa via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1ai8yfV via IFTTT

Biden Issues New Order to Block Chinese Investment in Technology in the U.S.

The move, which is bound to heighten tensions with Beijing, reflects growing unease about China’s ability to access the personal information that Americans hand over to mobile apps and other services. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/GeAKQzl via IFTTT

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 that take some, but not all, control. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/LEZfwoj via IFTTT

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 meeting. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/qiO6UYT via IFTTT

Uber Investigating Breach of Its Computer Systems

The company said on Thursday that it was looking into the scope of the apparent hack. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/UMS2Le7 via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/eaNK3y5 via IFTTT

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 medium. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ebJ82SV via IFTTT

Can ‘the Merge’ Save Crypto?

Many fans think it will. But it might end up creating some new problems. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/f1S803h via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/VG3X9oC via IFTTT

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 officials. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/opVAh4T via IFTTT

California Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon

Rob Bonta, California’s attorney general, said the retailer punishes companies that offer lower prices on other websites. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/JTW84nz via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ja5tn19 via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/IKTptid via IFTTT

U.S. Rebukes Russia for Claims of Secret Bioweapons in Ukraine

septembre 13, 2022

Russia used a formal meeting in Geneva to air its unsupported accusations but faced considerable diplomatic pushback. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/WjpbxLV via IFTTT

Celsius Network Plots a Comeback After a Crypto Crash

septembre 13, 2022

The chief executive of the experimental crypto bank Celsius has told employees about an audacious plan to revive the firm, which filed for bankruptcy in July. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ayghPEw via IFTTT

Whistle-Blower Says Twitter ‘Chose to Mislead’ on Security Flaws

septembre 13, 2022

At a congressional hearing, Peiter Zatko, Twitter’s former head of security, told lawmakers that the company lied about its data practices. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/nLKJ47A via IFTTT

Uber Agrees to Pay N.J. $100 Million in Dispute Over Drivers’ Employment Status

septembre 12, 2022

New Jersey demanded back taxes from the ride-hailing company, claiming it misclassified drivers as independent contractors. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Y1Gjm9k via IFTTT

How Long Is the Drive to the Edge of the Universe?

septembre 12, 2022

See you in a quadrillion years or so. Don’t forget to pack zillions of tons of snacks! from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6boq9Rz via IFTTT

Trevor Milton of Nikola Begins Trial in Fraud Case

septembre 12, 2022

Prosecutors say Trevor Milton, former chief executive of Nikola, lured retail investors with lies about the electric truck company’s technology. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Cf7JRAF via IFTTT

Twitter reached $7 million settlement with whistle-blower.

Lawyers for Elon Musk mentioned a $7 million payment to Peiter Zatko, Twitter’s former top security executive, in a court hearing this week. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dIRVZaq via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/e8iMgHA via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/9He4z2U via IFTTT

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 friends and enemies after a tweet. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/aOWqGfj via IFTTT

Investors Sue Treasury Department for Blacklisting Tornado Cash

Tornado Cash was banned last month to prevent hacking, money-laundering and other cryptocurrency crimes. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3hHr75A via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/fBo562F via IFTTT

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 company. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/eDWsR7V via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/jDxy7e5 via IFTTT

Apple Unveils New iPhone and 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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Rbz7UeH via IFTTT

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 the information to form part of their case. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/heHBab4 via IFTTT

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 NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/OBKeGHc via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/m4JClRp via IFTTT

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 will be to make big changes. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/J4eMQSE via IFTTT

Apple, the Ad Critic, Now Embraces Ads

Apple has long supported privacy and shunned those intrusive ads. What happens when it sells more ads, too? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/MB4eHRF via IFTTT

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 guidelines and laws apply to those works? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Ft8Tsyg via IFTTT

Meta Fined $400 Million for Treatment of Children’s Data on Instagram