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Sep 22, 2020
The decision to narrow the case to search could set off separate lawsuits from states over Google's power in other business segments.
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Sep 22, 2020
Mentions of the racist theory about Ms. Harris spiked higher than the peak of similar lies about President Barack Obama in 2017.
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Sep 22, 2020
Banned apps, nefarious theories, trade wars, voiceless users. The case of TikTok isn't news to most of the world.
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Sep 22, 2020
The social media campaign was small but targeted all sides of the debate. Officials said Beijing had not decided whether to wade more directly in the American presidential race.
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Sep 22, 2020
William B. Crews was especially focused on undermining efforts to persuade the public to wear masks.
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Sep 22, 2020
What if big tech companies paid for lower income Americans to have fast internet access?
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Sep 21, 2020
The department is expected to outline a potential antitrust case against Google, which could be filed in the coming days.
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Sep 21, 2020
Baseless claims about the legitimacy of the justice's final statements were not circulating online in any significant way before the president said them on Fox News.
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Sep 21, 2020
The company's acquisition of ZeniMax Media puts it in a strong position against Sony just weeks before the release of their next generation of gaming consoles.
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Sep 21, 2020
Companies involved in a deal to resolve TikTok's future publicly clashed over the arrangement, while President Trump threatened to block any deal that left the service in Chinese hands.
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Sep 21, 2020
Ten years after state agents raided his home, an engineer fights to prove he was wrongfully attacked over a computer chip start-up.
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Sep 21, 2020
Social media sites cracked down on terrorist recruitment. Imagine what they could do about QAnon.
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Sep 21, 2020
The $3.1 billion acquisition of DoubleClick in 2007 was a "game changer." A growing number of antitrust experts say it's the sort of deal that should no longer be possible.
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Sep 20, 2020
Technological progress has outpaced the political debate again. What will happen when the next TikTok arrives in the United States?
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Sep 20, 2020
The agreement for the social media app falls short of President Trump's promises.
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Sep 20, 2020
Metronome's digital clock in Manhattan, has been reprogrammed to illustrate a critical window for action to prevent the effects of global warming from becoming irreversible.
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Sep 20, 2020
The order is a setback in the president's efforts to block a Chinese social media app that he has labeled a national security threat. The ban had been set to go into effect on Sunday night.
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Sep 19, 2020
The approval delays President Trump's threat to block a popular Chinese-owned social media app from the United States until it receives investment from American partners.
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Sep 19, 2020
The remarks suggested the Chinese-owned social media app may be allowed to continue to operate in the United States after receiving investment from American partners.
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Sep 19, 2020
The country's extensive response has been praised around the world but has led to harassment and slander, raising questions about privacy protections.
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Sep 19, 2020
Beijing issued rules that could allow it to halt exports, imports and investments by businesses accused of endangering national security.
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Sep 18, 2020
When downloads of the Chinese-owned messaging service are barred in the U.S. starting at midnight on Sunday, the feud between the countries will hit home for millions of people.
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Sep 18, 2020
It's a twist for the cable channel, which regularly airs criticism of the billionaire investor and Democratic donor.
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Sep 18, 2020
The social network tried cracking down on the spread of the conspiracy theory and other extremist material. But QAnon groups are still flourishing on the site.
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Sep 18, 2020
A Heritage Foundation investigation went viral on Thursday, but it conflated two nonprofits with the same name.
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Sep 18, 2020
The Commerce Department announced that it was prohibiting downloads of WeChat and TikTok in U.S. app stores. Here's what you need to know.
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Sep 18, 2020
The Commerce Department announced that it was prohibiting downloads of WeChat and TikTok in U.S. app stores. Here's what you need to know.
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Sep 18, 2020
What to do if you think Facebook worsens misinformation and hate speech.
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Sep 18, 2020
The Trump administration issued new rules Friday morning that will cripple the operation of two popular Chinese-owned apps in the United States.
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Sep 18, 2020
There's no such thing as remote restaurant work. But there is HotSchedules.
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Sep 18, 2020
They said the administration's policies were driving away technology talent and could do long-term damage to their industry.
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Sep 17, 2020
President Trump continued his assault on voting by mail, but printing and mailing errors are nothing new, and have affected Republican and Democratic candidates alike.
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Sep 17, 2020
The video app is also looking for a new chief executive and has talked to candidates including a founder of Instagram.
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Sep 17, 2020
Like many parents, Valerie Cruz is dealing with a tough situation and making it work.
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Sep 17, 2020
Blood oxygen readings can be a useful indicator of wellness, but context is important — and so is medical advice from a doctor.
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Sep 17, 2020
Using algorithms, tech companies are helping insurers speed up the process after an accident, make it more accurate and keep estimators out of the field — a plus during a pandemic.
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Sep 17, 2020
A giant new vessel, OceanXplorer, seeks to unveil the secrets of the abyss for a global audience.
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Sep 16, 2020
Senate Republicans and others criticized the latest plan to allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States, citing national security concerns.
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Sep 16, 2020
The rumors have overwhelmed local law enforcement agencies, leading them to plead with the public to verify information before sharing it.
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Sep 16, 2020
In indictments against five Chinese nationals, the Justice Department described sophisticated attacks to hijack networks and extort universities, businesses and nonprofits.
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Sep 16, 2020
Viral posts about a man who was arrested and accused of setting fires in Portland, Ore., have left out one important fact: Those fires were quickly put out.
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Sep 16, 2020
The data storage company is among several prominent start-ups going public this year as the tech industry thrives in the pandemic.
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Sep 16, 2020
The data storage company is among several prominent start-ups going public this year as the tech industry thrives in the pandemic.
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Sep 16, 2020
The new $300 virtual-reality headset works well and feels comfortable. But good luck finding games that will keep you entertained.
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Sep 16, 2020
The new $300 virtual-reality headset works well and feels comfortable. But good luck finding games that will keep you entertained.
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Sep 16, 2020
The success of TikTok and Netflix shows that if you have enough eyeballs, mediocrity is totally OK.
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Sep 16, 2020
A court-ordered ban on first-class flights and vacations is a humbling turn of events for Chen Feng, the head of the once high-flying conglomerate HNA Group.
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Sep 15, 2020
Stars including Kim Kardashian West, Katy Perry and Mark Ruffalo said they would protest Facebook by freezing their Instagram accounts on Wednesday. The responses were far from positive.
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Sep 15, 2020
Investigators said the woman had been watching a video on her phone when the vehicle killed a pedestrian in Arizona.
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Sep 15, 2020
Online wellness influencers are pushing back against an influx of misinformation related to QAnon, the vast pro-Trump conspiracy theory.
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Sep 15, 2020
Criminals are increasingly using people like Denise Newton to move their money, just as many have lost their jobs and are vulnerable.
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Sep 15, 2020
People aren't going to the movies at anywhere close to the numbers that Hollywood hoped, prompting studios to postpone more big releases. Marvel's "Black Widow" could be the next to retreat.
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Sep 15, 2020
Rocket Lab may be able to send a small spacecraft to probe the clouds of Venus long before NASA or other space agencies are able to do so.
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Sep 15, 2020
Criminals are increasingly using people like Denise Newton to move their money, just as many have lost their jobs and are vulnerable.
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Sep 15, 2020
With newer technologies, we risk losing the open highways that have defined our digital lives.
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Sep 15, 2020
A group of young tech enthusiasts are carving their own path on Discord.
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Sep 15, 2020
Gamers are awaiting Sony's PlayStation 5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series X, though supply might be limited because of the pandemic.
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Sep 14, 2020
The Chinese-owned app designed a compromise to satisfy U.S. security concerns. The terms are now under review by the Trump administration.
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Sep 14, 2020
The Chinese-owned app designed a compromise to satisfy U.S. security concerns. The terms are now under review by the Trump administration.
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Sep 14, 2020
The employee, who worked in a group dedicated to rooting out fake accounts, said executives ignored or were slow to react to her warnings.
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Sep 14, 2020
The TikTok battle was a chance to debate big questions about technology and government. We missed it.
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Sep 14, 2020
ByteDance's founder has long urged his employees to think beyond the world's No. 2 economy, where growth is easing and competition is rising.
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Sep 13, 2020
The moves came as the clock ticks down on President Trump's executive order to block the Chinese-owned social media app.
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Sep 13, 2020
The move gives Nvidia a way into mobile chips, but the acquisition is likely to face regulatory scrutiny.
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Sep 13, 2020
As the rapid pace of change mixes with national security issues, Europe's role as a global regulator is increasingly tested — and may not be enough.
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Sep 12, 2020
A sale to Nvidia for more than $40 billion would net billions of dollars for the Japanese tech investor and create a powerhouse in the semiconductor industry.
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Sep 11, 2020
Vanessa Pappas is keeping a focus on the app's community of creators and users as it deals with pressure from President Trump, Beijing and a possible sale.
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Sep 11, 2020
As the rapid pace of change mixes with national security issues, Europe's role as a global regulator is increasingly tested — and may not be enough.
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Sep 11, 2020
If you participate in a sound walk and no one is there to applaud, does it count as theater? Our critic argues that it does. Or at least that it can.
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Sep 11, 2020
New and proposed laws and regulatory challenges threaten the business model of apps like Uber and Handy.
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Sep 10, 2020
Law enforcement agencies said claims on social media that antifascist activists had set fires on the West Coast were unfounded.
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Sep 10, 2020
China is also growing more adept at targeting campaign workers. But contrary to Trump administration warnings, Beijing is mostly aiming at Biden campaign officials.
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Sep 10, 2020
China is also growing more adept at targeting campaign workers. But contrary to Trump administration warnings, Beijing is mostly targeting Biden campaign officials.
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Sep 10, 2020
Several parties, meant to mark a milestone in the journey of pregnancy, have resulted in devastation. Is it time to temper the spectacle, or embrace the celebratory spirit?
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Sep 10, 2020
After months of speculation, one of the world's most famous video gamers announced his next move.
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Sep 10, 2020
Students are using apps to shame their schools into better coronavirus plans.
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Sep 10, 2020
Workers for a home services company say they face sexual harassment and unfair fees. A civil rights group is asking California regulators to step in.
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Sep 10, 2020
China demanded that Twitter investigate, suggesting that Liu Xiaoming's account had been compromised. But the account has a history of unusual likes.
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Sep 10, 2020
China demanded that Twitter investigate, suggesting that Liu Xiaoming's account had been compromised. But the account has a history of unusual likes.
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Sep 09, 2020
Irish regulators have started an inquiry into Facebook's movement of data on European users to the United States.
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Sep 09, 2020
Despite what Mark Zuckerberg says, Facebook shapes our world.
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Sep 09, 2020
If you're pondering a career shift, looking to learn a specific skill or just plain bored, consider a web-based class to broaden your horizons.
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Sep 09, 2020
This documentary from Jeff Orlowski explores how addiction and privacy breaches are features, not bugs, of social media platforms.
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Sep 08, 2020
Modernizing government technology can be helpful during a crisis. To a point.
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Sep 07, 2020
Viewers are flocking to games during the pandemic, entranced by a charismatic grandmaster and his lightning-fast play.
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Sep 05, 2020
Schools are closed in Indonesia because of the pandemic, but for the rural poor who lack internet access and smartphones, online education is particularly difficult.
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Sep 05, 2020
Fan armies are harassing gay and trans people on TikTok.
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Sep 05, 2020
Pandemic policies at tech companies have created a rift between parents offered more benefits and resentful workers who don't have children.
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Sep 04, 2020
Are online creators responsible for the bigotry and cruelty of their audiences? Or are the platforms?
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Sep 04, 2020
Netflix started with sending DVDs — remember them? — through the mail, but now the streaming pioneer sits atop a Hollywood it has thoroughly upended.
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Sep 04, 2020
Amazon, a rival for the $10 billion contract, has complained that President Trump interfered in the process.
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Sep 04, 2020
There are still many ways that voter misinformation can spread on the social network, even as it moves to cut off new political ads on Oct. 27.
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Sep 04, 2020
A vital connection for the Chinese diaspora, the app has also become a global conduit of Chinese state propaganda, surveillance and intimidation. The United States has proposed banning it.
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Sep 04, 2020
A vital connection for the Chinese diaspora, the app has also become a global conduit of Chinese state propaganda, surveillance and intimidation. The United States has proposed banning it.
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Sep 04, 2020
The tech giant stands out in Silicon Valley for its close ties to the administration, which must bless any deal for the social media app.
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Sep 03, 2020
Virtual classes in the fourth-largest school district in the United States were choked by glitches this week. A 16-year-old high school junior has admitted to the cyberattacks.
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Sep 03, 2020
The attorney general is said to have set a deadline over the objections of career lawyers who say they need more time to build the case.
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Sep 03, 2020
The attorney general is said to have set a deadline over the objections of career lawyers who say they need more time to build the case.
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Sep 03, 2020
One state learned the hard way that technology won't get us out of this pandemic. But it can help.
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