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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/ypcYoOs

Tesla Had a Bad Year. Some Investors Are Blaming Elon Musk.

Investors blame Elon Musk and wonder how much more the stock will fall. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/jh0LBK8

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/UNPI6lq

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/ijTNPod

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/owNiQrk

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

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/YGus9hS

31 Hours Inside SpaceX Mission Control

A reporter got an inside look at SpaceX’s attempt to launch and land three rockets in less than two days in October, part of the company’s bid to make spaceflight appear almost routine. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Cry3Fgm

The 2022 Good Tech Awards

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

The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2023

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

Twitter Users Report Widespread Service Interruptions

December 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/TGgMfbX

Lawmakers Signal Inquiries Into US Government’s Use of Foreign Spyware

December 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/N9bEIhz

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Power Was Contingent on Belief

December 28, 2022

Operating in shadows, he was a hero; in the light, he quickly became a villain. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/rZv37RW

Finding Community, and Freedom, on VRChat

December 27, 2022

On any given weekend, there are dozens of parties happening on VRChat, a platform where users assume fantastical avatars of their own design. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/rgca0mz

Is A.I. the Future of Test Prep?

December 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/kZSvxLy

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

December 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/gk9qeW4

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

December 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/n5mNOb3

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

December 23, 2022

The life cycle of a magical baby-soothing toy. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/rjM3kNu

20twitter-military

Internal emails showed the company’s communications with the Pentagon over a network of military-run accounts. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/IOv7DzK

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/PR2fE0m

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/GxzWTIy

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/x0JTLop

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/rXv92Wj

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/nNiRp4H

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/haj4iQb

How to Use ChatGPT and Still Be a Good Person

It’s a turning point for artificial intelligence, and we need to take advantage of these tools without causing harm to ourselves or others. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/i5Gyhpn

TikTok Class Is in Session

Those who can go viral do. And they may also teach a class or two while they’re at it. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/mG3oyX9

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/vHTAxMQ

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/SWqmPpG

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/ikQxsRp

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/vkdCEcf

Clean Energy Quest Pits Google Against Utilities

Google says it can’t meet its goals for renewable power unless state-regulated utilities, particularly in the Southeast, give way to market competition. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/z5DKZfs

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/W3xwsrm

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/UqnD8zg

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 extradition to the United States, before a court hearing descended into confusion. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/I3bEAwV

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/NqPXTKY

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/0midrKv

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/Z2SMRUt

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

December 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/ymGt4vr

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

December 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/BVTZj2w

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

December 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/kBpoSMs

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/UKpnmrh

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/xTqsA2e

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/emYD0yZ

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/UsIbK4z

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/ucCBs2D

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

The social media service, which is owned by Elon Musk, said that it suspends accounts that “violate the Twitter rules” but did not provide details. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/aBhoe0f

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/Dvw1YzA

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/4P9xIDv

Amazon Agrees to Change Some Business Practices in EU Settlement

The e-commerce giant avoided a fine, but will make a variety of changes regulators believe will help independent merchants who had raised alarms about Amazon’s tactics. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/mMabvUg

Elon Musk Sells Another Big Chunk of 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/raKNd3B

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/We9z50K

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/rVuxULA

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/xaIVRTm

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/c9iNJsq

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/CnO4rDH

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/V5k4ziG

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/dP4lYMO

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/WUpK5TH

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/g2qbXh6

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/7cpxn9U

Why Some Scientists Choose China’s Space Station for Research

December 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/UEfFv3B

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

December 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/GrMhc8C

Major Nuclear Fusion Energy Breakthrough to Be Announced by Scientists

December 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/dORQwTv

Successful End of NASA Moon Mission Shifts Attention to SpaceX

December 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/MlWEI4C

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

December 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/zpYv6Nl

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

December 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/zNLjt0M

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

December 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/XFqhWia

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/dcEsCJL

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/mIH5R7U

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/cLn7X2B

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/9uJsIEp

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/eCrmL3q

Inside the Frantic Texts Exchanged by Crypto Executives as FTX Collapsed

December 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/7fVlaJd

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

December 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/QA4WI3b

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/DQzEOcC

Ramesh Balwani, No. 2 Theranos Executive, Is Sentenced 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/wrn8jCN

Apple Details Plans to Beef Up Encryption of Data in Its iCloud

The move could frustrate law enforcement efforts to circumvent the already tough security of iPhones. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/xbQlS3j

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/9V7UrP2

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/6kqpJLn

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/XRfbpye

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/CVZoHsN

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/nK8msZ1

Final Fantasy Reunion Review: Reboot Is a Much Better Game

The new Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion was overhauled in graphics and gameplay, making it much better than the original. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/nLIEGQ8

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/WLAtuyS

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/jtsPI3X

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/VClxT1c

Slack C.E.O. Stewart Butterfield to Step Down 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/NsZJup7

Video Game Workers at Microsoft and Activision Take Steps to Unionize

A union is testing Microsoft’s pledge to remain neutral on an organizing bid as the Xbox maker seeks regulatory approval for its Activision acquisition. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/KVMpwJm

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/fLIZJho

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/mrbwvXU

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

December 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/mogLFSI

Twitter Keeps Missing Its Advertising Targets as Woes Mount

December 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/O5q7knh

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

December 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/YvrdzGR

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

December 02, 2022

Musk takes on tech’s fight against the Apple “tax.” from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/v7UJp8g

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/CXcxtPB

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/PV5GHBZ

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/6wksX0r

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/OCYgIP1

How the Collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Empire Has Disrupted A.I.

Mr. Bankman-Fried and his colleagues spent more than $530 million to battle what they saw as the dangers of artificial intelligence. Now those efforts are reeling. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/OhezLYB

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/oCWmUls

Elon Musk Averts Feud With Apple by Meeting Tim Cook

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/y7jKw9d

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/CPKDob3

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/VqX846Y

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/sYpItol

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/QHPlehf

Elon Musk Takes On Apple’s Power, Setting Up a Clash

In a series of tweets on Monday, Mr. Musk accused Apple of threatening to pull Twitter from its App Store and of trying to censor. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/LTv652S

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/YJEA2pn

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/TPVFnx0

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/R4zdNLY

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/Ib9Uuhr

BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy as FTX Fallout Spreads

BlockFi was financially entangled with FTX, and its stability was thrust into uncertainty after FTX collapsed. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/qo0LkWS

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/90yhCUn

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/f9JHQIh

Crypto Firm FTX’s Ownership of a U.S. Bank Raises Questions

Through a subsidiary, FTX invested $11.5 million in the parent company of Farmington State Bank, which has a single branch and, until this year, just three employees. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Q6c8X0n

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/Jr84SMO

Can Sensor Technology Help Keep Office Workers Healthy?

The company OpenSensors uses small, inexpensive sensors to monitor air quality and other conditions in offices. The timing couldn’t be better. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/yDOgmrU

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/aeSQysm

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/nsg4Qq2

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/H1SunT0

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/g4MSZaU

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/Cbn0E9s

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

November 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/rlFBRgz

Can Big Tech Get Bigger? Microsoft Presses Governments to Say Yes.

November 21, 2022

Microsoft’s $69 billion deal for Activision Blizzard, which is undergoing reviews in 16 countries, has become a test for whether tech giants can buy companies amid a backlash. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/pleT6Yu

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

November 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/IiHxyQW

Elon Musk Says He Will Reinstate Trump on Twitter

November 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/tZB1YFK

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

November 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/qMlsGXY

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

November 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/zjSOKJ7

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/zjFsceW

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/gnvWH9w

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/lsL7wgY

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/QcTeUnW

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/M8y2o3V

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/Gkr3FYx

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/63RNA2d

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/7kcHOfN

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/3YU0wmb

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

Elizabeth Holmes to be Sentenced in Fraud Trial

Ms. Holmes, founder of the failed blood testing start-up Theranos, is scheduled to learn her fate on Friday. She faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dADpYVJ

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/lIwt23X

Meet Your New Corporate Office Mate: A ‘Brainless’ Robot

Naver, a South Korean internet firm, is trying to introduce robots into the world of cubicles and conference rooms without making employees uncomfortable. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/yIw3chl

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/tDz8dyR

Elon Musk Gives Twitter Employees a Deadline to Stay or Leave

November 16, 2022

Mr. Musk said workers would need to answer through an online form by late Thursday and those who stayed would be “working long hours at high intensity.” from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/hg4bpZC

Elon Musk Says He Had Little Say in His Tesla Pay

November 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/V7ZMvjm

How to Prepare for Life After Twitter

November 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/g6MhHqN

Elon Musk Fires Twitter Employees Who Criticized Him

November 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/XIJ29zw

FTX’s In-House Performance Coach Is Just as Surprised as You Are

November 15, 2022

George K. Lerner, a psychiatrist who has worked at the collapsed crypto exchange FTX since last year, said he had no knowledge of wrongdoing at the firm. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Ccjnies

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

November 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/rHmgNzI

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/yrqnbcW

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/vyGLVWX

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/v2KSeB3

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/CpvL6Fk

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/QdLxt7u

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/aqoj4DW

FTX Investigating Possible $515 Million Hack After Bankruptcy Filing

November 12, 2022

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

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

November 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/gV4H9vL

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/Cd8IHKs

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/RHDehyl

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/2sNqZUC

Inside Elon Musk’s Takeover of Twitter

Mr. Musk ordered immediate layoffs, fired executives by email, laid down product deadlines and has transformed the company. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/sAJjNzY

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/G9f0hNi

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

November 10, 2022

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/o8PayiH

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

November 10, 2022

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/xTDmtrU

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/cP7jTXs

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/Wh1SmXs

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/yDHWYdc

The Fall of FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Puts Crypto Industry on Edge

The rapid collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange built by the billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried suggests that no company in the freewheeling, loosely regulated crypto industry is safe. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/vE6pZBa

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/SDG3YXz

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/AEtYKwm

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/4d0aQ6x

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/PqwRD5n

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/lmvTxek

Arizona Voting Machine Problems Fuel Right-Wing Fraud Claims

from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/jhDWyPs

Elon Musk Puts His Own Politics on Display on Election Day

The new owner of Twitter has urged his followers to vote Republican. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2Su3bYD

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/GjKyd41

Elon Musk Is Tweeting Through a Tide of Criticism

The new owner of Twitter has embarked on a tweeting spree to push back, spar and justify his actions. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/srkM8Ug

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/P4qfR6r

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/tusU9xS

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/E0YNytQ

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/tNqz7eg

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/pEKBqZH

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/fdwvxb6

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/XGgSOH3

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/Bh3TJfU

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/f1BTy0z

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/D7OBsd3

YouTube May Have Misinformation Blind Spots, Researchers Say

November 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/VqQlIZ1

Fed Up With Political Text Messages? Read On.

November 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/h9jGWqK

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/vZ6DhpA

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/bl2SBsI

Meet the Woman Planning an Underwater Highline

Part public housing for fish, part carbon-capture project, part art installation, Ximena Caminos’s project for Miami Beach, known as the ReefLine, aims to call attention to the challenges facing the city’s marine life. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/NLPxkyK

Twitter Employees on Life Under Elon Musk

A radical shake-up is underway at the social media company. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/eujxm0S

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/lEc85Q2

Elon Musk Begins Layoffs at Twitter

November 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/iEhmwPl

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

November 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/caZ7ueb

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

November 03, 2022

Amazon said it was pausing corporate hiring, while Lyft and Stripe said they were cutting jobs. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/xnpgP5i

Elon Musk Takes a Page Out of Mark Zuckerberg’s Social Media Playbook

As Mr. Musk takes over Twitter, he is emulating some of the actions of Mr. Zuckerberg, who leads Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/QE1Y7Xt

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/p3Hjzqr

Campaigns Pay Influencers to Carry Their Messages, Skirting Political Ad Rules

Campaigns are using social media influencers as a way to reach young and diverse voters, a novel and mostly unregulated strategy. Some are even spreading the message through dating apps. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6iaSQNG

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/wqBKI9d

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/Wn3Xdh9

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/ePhAvdU

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/0AUE6np

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/3u7yw6l

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/RHnIo19

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/lCA1k2x

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/n14xGYI

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/RMKbcYk

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/JR8dL4M

Republicans Continue to Spread Baseless Claims About Pelosi Attack

Some of the conspiracy theories have already seeped into the Republican mainstream. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Ck8aRAI

Midterm Disinformation Has Taken Over Pennsylvania

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/QVMPs9X

FTC Accuses Chegg Homework Help App of ‘Careless’ Data Security

Chegg, a homework help app, exposed the data of 40 million users, including details about some students’ sexual orientation and religion, regulators said in a legal complaint. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/poRjhq1

Instagram Users Report Widespread Account Suspensions

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/jKJmELw

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

October 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/p7q69Qf

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

October 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/cGOoiJA

Elon Musk Is Said to Have Ordered Job Cuts Across Twitter

October 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/rIOxHUX

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

October 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/vDiI18B

Antisemitic campaign tries to capitalize on Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover.

The campaign appeared to start after Mr. Musk had officially taken control of the company. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/cszfqCH

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/NatkLlZ

Elon Musk Starts Putting His Imprint on Twitter

The billionaire began as Twitter’s new owner by announcing a content moderation council and meeting employees, as some of the social media service’s users celebrated. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/HyaIuiC

Elon Musk Moves to Form Content Moderation Council. Here’s What We Know.

The announcement appeared to be a step back from Mr. Musk’s position that Twitter should be an anything-goes platform. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/abNsUGy

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/zsSv0wk

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/VQX35zx

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/Nt3JYOx

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/fM0SaEh

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/NkTsfCn

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/OHeZB4T

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/DFiTgyt

Chip Makers, Once in High Demand, Confront Sudden Challenges

Demand for semiconductors was off the charts last year. But a sharp slowdown coupled with new U.S. restrictions against China have created obstacles. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/gT57KsS

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/AeLxUmh

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/kLil7Hh

The Latecomer’s Guide to TikTok

TikTok has become massively influential. We’re here to help you understand how it all works. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/nc2AIKD

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/YHNsuB6

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/dR1rNDc

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/Cuz7MqW

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/EhmN2kr

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/24Bj39v

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/h7kQanW

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/J8padMv

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/3DWH6k5

Justice Dept. Charges 2 Chinese Citizens With Spying for Huawei

October 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/TcyPO2H

Tesla Cuts Prices in China in Sign of Slowing Demand

October 24, 2022

Shares of the company slumped as investors worried about increasing competition. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/9GjohD0

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

October 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/QNoFrzn

Twitch’s Relationship With Its Streamers Shows Its Cracks

October 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/sVwJTWo

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

October 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/8n2z9xZ

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/2WxNGD6

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/4afxrw7

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/i5yzsGY

A Coming-Out Party for Generative A.I., Silicon Valley’s New Craze

A celebration for Stability AI, the start-up behind the controversial Stable Diffusion image generator, represents the arrival of a new A.I. boom. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/i7mqIcA

A.I.-Generated Art Is Already Transforming Creative Work

Only a few months old, apps like DALL-E 2, Midjourney and Stable Diffusion are changing how filmmakers, interior designers and other creative professionals do their jobs. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/qsxRlXV

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/LJUYD8s

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/R7S3NpO

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/waFJpWH

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/DpZjUzu

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/WC6KTcu

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/pIsUgX9

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/SyPK0eW

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/ZgIUpM3

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/RxVITM6

South Korean Super App Kakao Goes Down, Putting a Halt on Life

A days-long outage at Kakao has led to the resignation of a co-CEO and a reckoning over Big Tech’s extensive grip over the South Korean economy. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/oDzyV97

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/xGQ1Woi

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/sToZHE1

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/JcQdUhw

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/RTIzgQu

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/687ekix

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/awBZWlf

Meta Forced to Sell Giphy After British Antitrust Order

The sale is the first time Meta has been forced by regulators to sell a part of its business, a sign of increased antitrust scrutiny around the world. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/DAfPjm0

Elizabeth Holmes Case Takes On More Drama Ahead of Sentencing

October 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/rNUez51

Kanye West Agrees to Buy Parler, Company Says

October 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/3UzRFVt

The Rise of Salem Media, a Conservative Radio Juggernaut

October 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/E9TKq8B

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

October 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/eqhi96A

Apple Store in Oklahoma City Becomes Second to Unionize

October 14, 2022

Workers said pay and benefits were good, but complained that managers’ practices often seemed arbitrary. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/cCSOm6A

Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Is Convicted of Fraud

October 14, 2022

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/lvA6BxO

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

October 14, 2022

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/T8zW1oF

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/ETwDbc9

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/dla9jGv

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/BiGrJtX

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/NAJ0Tpb

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/zl3LkDh

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/W39LAfo

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/tjv2czr

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/7kUG5Or

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/xh3t0bo

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/baF21j5

Can Start-Ups Significantly Lower the Cost of Gene Sequencing?

Companies like Ultima Genomics say they have the technology, which could lead to medical breakthroughs. But similar promises in the past have fizzled and barriers remain. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6qgeOTh

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/UAjO0Rr

Amazon Labor Union, With Renewed Momentum, Faces Next Test

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/dQLB8JK

Elon Musk Has the World’s Strangest Social Calendar

When the world’s richest man isn’t tweeting, he’s flying to Burning Man, trying to impress comedians and hopping on yachts. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/BZ5KXyo

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

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/2BEjQ4f

Gig Workers Are Learning Their Worth With the Para App