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Does Twitch Fame Have to Come With a Stalker?

Stars on the video game streaming platform invite viewers into their homes virtually. What happens when one shows up in person? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/RkAN8fT

Climate Bill ‘Transformative’ for Auto and Energy Industries

The Senate’s proposal aims to accelerate electric car sales and promote domestic battery manufacturing at China’s expense. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Z943yTp

Recreation.gov, the National Park Booking App, Leaves Users Feeling Lost in the Woods

Little availability for campsites. Confusing booking windows. Traveler and travel industry frustration is growing with Recreation.gov, the online portal to book accommodations and access on federal lands. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/fUqkFcs

As Congress Debated Landmark China Bill, Beijing Surged Ahead

Experts are still assessing how China apparently leapfrogged ahead in its effort to manufacture a semiconductor that rivals those made in Taiwan, which supplies both China and the West. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/whjGI9z

Big Tech Is Proving Resilient as the Economy Cools

Tech companies are slowing their frenetic hiring, but a combination of dominance and diversity is turning out to be — yet again — an overwhelming asset. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/8EChxRm

F.T.C. Chair Lina Khan Upends Antitrust Standards by Suing Meta

Lina Khan may set off a shift in how Washington regulates competition by filing cases in tech areas before they mature. She faces an uphill climb. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/bNiImJ9

Instagram rolls back some product changes after user backlash.

Celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian were among the upset users who said the updates made the app too much like TikTok. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/o5xYGi7

The Word of the Year Is ‘Uncertainty’

Did tech win the pandemic or not? We likely won’t be able to tell for a while. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/4Y1KcyM

Doug Mastriano Faces Criticism Over His Backing From Antisemitic Ally

The founder of Gab, a far-right social media network, recently made bigoted remarks defending his ties with Mr. Mastriano, the Republican nominee for governor of Pennsylvania. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/IHGf4xk

Senate Passes $280 Billion Industrial Policy Bill to Counter China

The bipartisan vote reflected a rare consensus in the otherwise polarized Congress in favor of investing federal resources into a broad industrial policy to counter China. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/4hosEIX

3 Senate Hopefuls Denounce Big Tech. They Also Have Deep Ties to It.

Blake Masters, J.D. Vance and Mehmet Oz, all Republicans, have a history with the industry that involves uses of consumer data they now criticize. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/MF7Iw0v

Meta Reports First Revenue Decline and 36 Percent Profit Drop

It was the first time the social media giant’s revenue had fallen since it went public a decade ago, as it confronts increased regulatory scrutiny and a turbulent economy. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/G1hUebV

Meta Reports First Revenue Decline and 36 Percent Profit Drop

It was the first time the social media giant’s revenue had fallen since it went public a decade ago, as it confronts increased regulatory scrutiny and a turbulent economy. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/TZ5Jr7a

F.T.C. Files to Block Meta’s Virtual Reality Deal

The move is a blow to Meta’s metaverse efforts and signals a shift in how the Federal Trade Commission is approaching tech deals. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Z3QedNK

Senior European Parliament Member Targeted as Spyware Abuse Spreads

The attempted hack of a Greek opposition leader is the first aimed at a European Parliament member to be detected, but he has plenty of company among politicians, journalists and dissidents. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/rfI7zMx

So Much Tech. So Few Winners.

Technology is everything. Why are there hardly any blockbuster tech companies of the smartphone age? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/HdbwjV0

Microsoft Reports Earnings That Fall Short of Already-Reduced Expectations

The tech giant cited the strong U.S. dollar, falling consumer demand and production slowdowns of PCs for its performance. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/gCMuQzU

Instagram, facing criticism from Kylie Jenner and others, tries explaining itself.

Meta is meeting backlash for changes that make some of its platforms act more like TikTok. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/jJlG2iR

Kraken, a U.S. Crypto Exchange, Is Suspected of Violating Sanctions

The Treasury Department is investigating whether the crypto exchange allowed users in Iran to buy and sell digital tokens, said people with knowledge of the matter. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/rI1xqNH

Will Streaming Save Sports or Kill It?

Sports are the lifeblood of TV but also choking it. Big Tech is following a similar playbook. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/29gZEDe

How Mark Zuckerberg Is Leading Meta Into Its Next Phase

Facebook’s founder is setting a relentless pace as he pushes his company through a tech transformation during a global economic slowdown. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/RCJOpgw

Alibaba Seeks a Hong Kong Primary Listing

The Chinese e-commerce giant’s application could give it better access to Chinese capital and a safety net against U.S. regulations. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/sCnHqAo

Energy Department will lend G.M. and LG $2.5 billion to build battery factories.

The loan will help the automaker and its supplier build electric vehicle battery factories in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/JhgqkHw

Tesla will spend more to increase production at two new factories.

Tesla said it expected capital expenditures to be $6 billion to $8 billion in 2022, up from an April forecast of $5 billion to $7 billion. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/5QWPlSh

Gen Z Designers Made It Big on Depop. Now They’re Graduating.

Depop, a social shopping app, was a springboard for many young designers during the pandemic. Some are now taking their success elsewhere. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/69PSp74

QAnon Candidates Aren’t Thriving, but Some of Their Ideas Are

While few with ties to the conspiracy theory are winning their primaries, themes pushed by QAnon followers have become Republican talking points. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/PO8G91u

Gen Z Designers Made It Big on This App. Now They’re Graduating.

Depop, a social shopping app, was a springboard for many young designers during the pandemic. Some are now taking their success elsewhere. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/JbygnQj

As Jan. 6 Panel’s Evidence Piled Up, Conservative Media Doubled Down

Many of Donald J. Trump’s allies in the media believe the reports about violence and criminal conduct committed by Trump supporters have been exaggerated. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/xr97vAc

Ties Between Alex Jones and Radio Network Show Economics of Misinformation

The Genesis Communications Network built a lucrative business alongside the radio host, whose show the company has syndicated for more than two decades. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/WcMJ1Pg

Ties Between Alex Jones and Radio Network Show Economics of Misinformation

The Genesis Communications Network built a lucrative business alongside the radio host, whose show the company has syndicated for more than two decades. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Gp65IJt

Why Big Tech Is Making a Big Play for Live Sports

Competing for rights to broadcast games from the N.F.L. and other leagues could be hard for broadcast and cable companies that “aren’t playing by the same financial rules.” from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/38QorLz

Google Fires Engineer Who Claims Its A.I. Is Conscious

The engineer, Blake Lemoine, contends that the company’s language model has a soul. The company denies that and says he violated its security policies. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/pBogWAP

Jay Carney, Amazon’s Top Policy Executive, to Join Airbnb

Mr. Carney, who was press secretary to former President Obama, had joined Amazon in 2015. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/AkKuUcX

Snap Reports User Growth But a Wider Loss in the Second Quarter

The company declined to forecast its future financial performance, citing “uncertainties related to the operating environment.” from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ewtdiSO

Twitter’s revenue falls as it struggles to draw advertisers.

Amid a legal battle with Elon Musk, the social media company swung to a loss in the second quarter. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/qVG9hQ2

Amazon Wants 100,000 Electric Vans. Can Rivian Deliver?

Amazon has ordered 100,000 trucks to cut its carbon dioxide emissions, but Rivian will take years to deliver. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/mO3czGL

Amazon to Acquire One Medical Clinics in Latest Push Into Health Care

The $3.9 billion deal is Amazon’s latest acquisition in the health care industry. In 2019 it acquired PillPack, an online pharmacy. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1FS6mtY

Meta tweaks Facebook app to act more like TikTok.

An update will highlight a new Home tab that will serve content from people outside a user’s Facebook connections as well as from friends and family. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/k5KaJie

Apple Agrees to $50 Million Settlement Over Butterfly Keyboard Complaints

A class-action lawsuit represented customers who sought repairs for the troubled MacBook keyboard, released in certain laptops from 2015 to 2019. Many were frustrated by typing errors. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/LZNaCpE

Tesla’s Second-Quarter Earnings Hurt By Supply Chain Problems and Bitcoin

The world’s largest maker of electric cars struggled with production problems in China. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/rXRWuMI

The Senate advances a bill to bolster U.S. competitiveness with China.

A bipartisan group of senators supported a $52 billion package of subsidies for semiconductor makers, lending momentum to an effort to enact a major industrial policy bill. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/VAWYS8Z

Streaming Is Sadder Now

When Netflix and other companies face a loss of faith in the growth potential of streaming, we all will feel it. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/XONlADk

Twitter Worker Accused of Spying for Saudi Arabia Heads to Trial

The case showed the intensity of the kingdom’s interest in tracking dissidents, and the timing this week is fraught for U.S.-Saudi relations. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/w8XhZYM

As crypto swoons, Anthony Scaramucci struggles to keep investors.

The hedge fund manager, who did a brief stint in Trump’s White House, is facing a wave of redemption requests amid lackluster performance. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/atfQhER

C’mon, Apple: Be the New New Celine

With the metaverse looming, a shift in designer could make a big difference. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/BD7AHfZ

Loans Could Burn Start-Up Workers in Downturn

Tech workers took out loans based on the value of their start-up stock in recent years. That may come back to haunt them. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/jVp3emI

Fighting a Brutal Regime With the Help of a Video Game

Opponents of the coup in Myanmar have flocked to a new online game that lets players shoot virtual soldiers while raising money for the real-life resistance. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/8X1jfQZ

3 Ways Musk Can Support Free Speech

If Elon Musk buys Twitter, there are steps he could take to expand the boundaries of online expression. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/T4gkSpW

Elon Musk and Twitter to Go to Trial Over Deal In October

Twitter had sought to expedite the case by requesting a trial in September, which Mr. Musk had countered by asking for a trial in February. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/WaE83zs

Mourning Technoblade: Fans Grieve a Minecraft Star They Never Met

The expert gamer built a following of millions of mostly young players on YouTube, without revealing his name or face. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/p8S5UuZ

Private Mars Landing Mission Aims to Beat SpaceX

Relativity Space, which could launch its first rocket soon, and Impulse Space, founded by a SpaceX veteran, optimistically say that together they can reach the red planet a few years from now. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/rmvBcfR

NGL Is the App That Will Tell You What You Don’t Want to Hear

NGL is only the latest anonymous-messaging platform to take off by making explicit the subtext of most social media: We’re all judging one another. Why is it so hard to resist? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2X8xjbS

Amazon C.E.O. Andy Jassy Breaks From the Bezos Way

Jeff Bezos’ successor has set himself apart with a hands-on approach in Washington. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/mHMZWly

Elon Musk Claps Back at Twitter’s Lawsuit Over $44 Billion Deal

Mr. Musk formally responded to Twitter’s attempt to force him to buy the company, arguing that there was no reason to hurry the case. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/o7MyUls

Cryptomining Capacity in U.S. Rivals Energy Use of Houston, Findings Show

The findings, by a congressional investigation, highlight how the surge in activity has caused consumers’ electrical bills to rise and makes it harder to fight global warming. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/kzSjNPD

Stripe, the payments start-up, lowers internal valuation 28 percent.

A sell-off of tech stocks in the public markets has prompted private start-ups to evaluate whether their soaring valuations over the past two years will hold up. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/cnvafAH

The Tech Magic That Unleashed Your Best

Our readers tell us about the surprising ways in which tech has helped them discover new worlds. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6EVXm0P

S.E.C. Broadens Inquiry Into Elon Musk’s Disclosures About Twitter

The agency questioned whether a tweet Mr. Musk sent in May about the acquisition of Twitter should have been disclosed to the agency and investors. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/7UAQWeH

Twitter Is Down in an Worldwide Outage

The social networking site went offline on Thursday morning, affecting users worldwide. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/HGMJUlL

Electric Car Sales Climb Sharply Despite Shortages

A scarcity of semiconductors and raw materials held back production, but buyers remain enthusiastic. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/YOGb9lp

Online Shopping Is Bananas Confusing

How much we buy online affects the whole economy, but right now there are lots of question marks. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ouRV48b

Why Elon Musk Can’t Back Out of Buying Twitter, According to Twitter

Here are some of the company’s main legal arguments. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/B5TvnVS

Twitter Sues Musk After He Tries Backing Out of $44 Billion Deal

The question of whether Elon Musk must buy Twitter, as he agreed to do in April, is headed to a court in Delaware. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/5vzBsiG

Apple Ends Consulting Agreement With Jony Ive, Its Former Design Leader

Three years after promising to work “long into the future” with the man behind its candy-colored computers, Apple and Mr. Ive are through. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/83m9IoL

What Is Delaware’s Court of Chancery and Its Role in Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal?

If Twitter sues Mr. Musk to force a sale of the company, the case is likely to end up at a 230-year-old court in Delaware. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/FHOc0fz

How Deep Is Our Love for Prime Day?

Probably not very, judging by our past flings with online fads. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/xBHuED4

Robots Aren’t Done Reshaping Warehouses

The pace of automation has accelerated in the pandemic, as big players invest billions in their efforts to streamline how goods are sorted and shipped. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/mElhIwB

Advanced Batteries Move From Labs to Mass Production

Makers of batteries that could charge in a few minutes are setting up assembly lines, bringing the technology a big step closer to auto showrooms. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/lDGn2co

How Elon Musk Damaged Twitter and Left It Worse Off

Mr. Musk swooped in and exposed Twitter’s lack of business and financial prospects. After criticizing the company’s weaknesses, he now wants to back out of buying it. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ilS0uCA

The Google One-Star Review Scam Targeting Restaurants

Emails sent to dozens of restaurants, including those with Michelin stars, threaten a barrage of one-star reviews unless owners pay. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/tBMcnmF

What Is Delaware’s Court of Chancery and Its Role in Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal?

If Twitter sues Mr. Musk to force a sale of the company, the case is likely to end up at a 230-year-old court in Delaware. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/RgJOtdv

The Fight Over Truth Also Has a Red State, Blue State Divide

Several states run by Democrats are pushing for stiffer rules on the spread of false information, while Republican-run states are pushing for fewer rules. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/QM1b8jH

Twitter’s Stock Falls Further as Doubts Swirl Over Musk’s Takeover

Shares of the social media company have lost a third of its value since April 25, when Mr. Musk’s offer to buy the company was accepted by the company’s board. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/XD70Tuw

The Elon Musk-Twitter Saga Now Moves to the Courts

Most legal experts say Twitter has the upper hand. But Musk revels in brinkmanship. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/0uxdQSF

What Are Spam Bots and Why They’re an Issue in Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal

Bots can tweet at people, share tweets, follow and be followed by other people. And there are good bots and bad. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/AOkNTYU

Elon Musk Moves to End $44 Billion Deal to Buy Twitter

In a regulatory filing on Friday, Mr. Musk said Twitter was in “material breach” of the acquisition agreement. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/D1Z3xHN

Twitter Is Ready for a Potential Legal Battle With Elon Musk

Mr. Musk has appeared reluctant to proceed with the $44 billion agreement, citing uncertainty about the number of fake accounts on the platform. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/QKz2WUy

Why South Korea Can’t Quit Internet Explorer

Why a country known for blazing broadband and innovative devices remains tethered to a browser abandoned by most of the world long ago. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/G8C2w7N

James Murray, Secret Service Director, to Step Down and Join Snap

The director, James M. Murray, was appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2019 and is departing after nearly three decades with the agency. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/APVmZhF

No. 2 Theranos Executive Found Guilty of 12 Counts of Fraud

Ramesh Balwani, who helped his ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Holmes lead the failed blood testing start-up, was convicted on Thursday. They will likely be sentenced together. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/XfDqax6

Tech Is Not Representative Government

And yet, we demand that it protect us. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/aHjJbwW

Amazon Hub in Newark Is Canceled After Unions and Local Groups Object

The e-commerce giant planned to build an airport cargo center, hire 1,000 workers and invest hundreds of millions of dollars over 20 years. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/xhfNeul

How Wish Built (and Fumbled) a Dollar Store for the Internet

The number of users has plummeted, and its stock price has dropped. Former employees point to an emphasis on short-term growth over customer service. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/jxrkVDP

Expert GeoGuessr Players Know That Google Maps Spot Instantly

In a game called GeoGuessr, competitors try to pinpoint where in the world a Google Street View image has been taken. Some can do it in seconds. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/GLkhnjt

Start-Up Funding Falls the Most It Has Since 2019

The drop was another fallout of rising inflation and widespread economic uncertainty, and a retreat after years of a funding boom. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/t9lxGTu

Parents Sue TikTok, Saying Children Died After Viewing ‘Blackout Challenge’

The suit, involving girls ages 8 and 9, claims TikTok knew or should have known that its product was “addictive” and was directing children to dangerous content. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3749wmM

Steam Deck Review: A Game Console for the Quintessential Gamer

This new hand-held gaming device by Valve is lots of fun. But perhaps not as much if you’re a casual gamer. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/yQlPFhk

The Latin of Software Code Is Thriving

Next time you laugh at musty old tech, remember that new technologies are often built on it. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/L3cv4Ji

Lawmakers Ask F.T.C. Chair to Investigate TikTok’s Data Practices

Questions are surfacing once again about whether TikTok poses a national security threat because it is owned by a Chinese company. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/0rJf1jV

Disinformation Has Become Another Untouchable Problem in Washington

Numerous federal agencies agree that widely promoted falsehoods threaten the nation’s security. Doing something about them is another matter. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/nqchdWs

‘Ready to Rock, You Guys?’ The Winklevoss Twins Play Amagansett.

At the end of a tour that drew some social media mockery, the billionaire brothers’ rock band received a friendly reception at a venue close to their parents’ beach house. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/fiE9XFY

The Jumbled Dream of U.S. Chips

It’s even harder now to understand what the U.S. wants to accomplish with its computer chip plans. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/m9UNxJ7

Twitter, Challenging Orders to Remove Content, Sues India’s Government

Twitter’s lawsuit is part of a broadening battle between the biggest tech companies and governments around the world over who gets to control information and how. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/M7zACpc

3-D Printing Grows Beyond Its Novelty Roots

With the technology improving and costs falling, 3-D printing could be poised to play a major role in manufacturing. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/iZc84hX

On Conservative Radio, Misleading Message Is Clear: ‘Democrats Cheat’

Election fraud claims from 2020 are widespread on talk radio, contributing to the belief that the midterm results cannot be trusted. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3OaPX9C

Hacker Offers to Sell Chinese Police Database in Potential Breach

For about $200,000, an unidentified person or group is offering what is described as data on a billion Chinese citizens. A sampling seemed to show the data to be genuine. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/C0GfHra

How Wall Street Escaped the Crypto Meltdown

As cryptocurrency prices plunged and funds failed, strict rules on risky assets helped Wall Street companies sidestep the worst. Retail investors weren’t as lucky. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/819TZzR

On Conservative Radio, Misleading Message Is Clear: ‘Democrats Cheat’

Election fraud claims from 2020 are widespread on talk radio, contributing to the belief that the midterm results cannot be trusted. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/uWGMTk1

No Guns, No Dragons: Her Video Games Capture Private Moments

Nina Freeman, a leading indie game designer, infuses her work with a poetic sensibility far from the tone of mainstream shoot-’em-ups. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/9L7H4Nf

Tesla Sales Slow as the Pandemic Hobbles Production

The decline in deliveries by the electric carmaker in the second quarter was the first drop since the beginning of 2020. The main reason was factory shutdowns in China. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/D5EdBXT

Tesla Sales Slow as Pandemic Hobbles Production

Deliveries by the electric carmaker fell in the second quarter because of factory shutdowns in China. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Xhcs34I

Mark Zuckerberg Prepares Meta Employees for a Tougher 2022

In an internal meeting this week, Mr. Zuckerberg said the tech giant was facing one of the “worst downturns that we’ve seen in recent history.” from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/yEYDMta

Google Says It Will Delete Location Data When Users Visit Abortion Clinics

Under pressure from employees and supporters of reproductive rights, the company announced privacy changes for the post-Roe era. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/4HEiLgn

Mark Zuckerberg Prepares Meta Employees for a Tougher 2022

In an internal meeting this week, Mr. Zuckerberg said the tech giant was facing one of the “worst downturns that we’ve seen in recent history.” from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/jdNUu8r

Google Says It Will Delete Location Data When Users Visit Abortion Clinics

Under pressure from employees and supporters of reproductive rights, the company announced privacy changes for the post-Roe era. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/LJVeRNB

Technoblade, YouTube Star Popular for Minecraft Videos, Has Died

Technoblade’s father announced the death in a video on his son’s YouTube channel, where he had entertained more than 11 million subscribers with his Minecraft gameplay and wry commentary. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/M2v5gDU

TikTok tells Republican senators how it plans to keep American data away from China.

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