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Washington Post Tech
Sep 10, 2024

Who's paying for Apple Intelligence in new iPhones? Probably you.
Ready or not, more subscription fees are coming for software in your phone, smart speaker, car and other products.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 10, 2024

42 state AGs endorse federal plan to add warning labels on social media
The plan, championed by the U.S. surgeon general, is a response to concerns over platforms' impact on child mental health.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 10, 2024

Apple, Google must pay billions in back taxes and fines, E.U. court rules
The European Court of Justice said Apple must repay about $14.35 billion after reaping illegal tax benefits in Ireland and backed a $2.65 billion antitrust fine on Google.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 10, 2024

E.U. top court rules Apple, Google owe billions in back taxes and fines
The European Court of Justice said Apple must repay about $14.3 billion after a tax deal with Ireland and backed a $2.65 billion antitrust fine on Google.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 10, 2024

Australia plans social media minimum age, citing mental health concerns
The government is considering a minimum age of between 14 and 16 for using apps without parental permission, but some experts warn of harmful consequences.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 09, 2024

Apple reveals AI iPhones and AirPods that double as hearing aids
AI-forward iPhones, sleeker Apple Watches and AirPods that double as hearing aids will go on sale soon, Apple says.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 09, 2024

Everything Apple unveiled at the iPhone 16 event
AI-forward iPhones, sleeker Apple Watches and AirPods that double as hearing aids will go on sale soon, Apple says.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 09, 2024

Everything Apple's event unveiled from the iPhone 16 to new AirPods
AI-forward iPhones, sleeker Apple Watches and AirPods that double as hearing aids will go on sale soon, Apple says.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 09, 2024

IPhone 16 is all about Apple Intelligence. Previews show it can be kind of dumb.
The new iPhone 16 is all about artificial intelligence. But the iPhone does an uncomfortable amount of making things up in tests of its pre-release software.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 09, 2024

iPhone 16's unfinished Apple Intelligence is useful except when it's bonkers
The new iPhone 16 is all about artificial intelligence. But the iPhone does an uncomfortable amount of making things up in tests of its pre-release software.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 09, 2024

Apple unveils AirPods that can work as hearing aids
Apple unveiled new Airpods at its September launch event that will feature hearing aid capabilities.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 09, 2024

News publishers in spotlight at Google's latest monopoly trial
Federal prosecutors are seeking a divestment of Google's multibillion-dollar online advertising business, saying its monopoly power harms advertisers and publishers.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 09, 2024

Apple to unveil iPhone 16, new Watches and AirPods. Here's what to expect.
At a keynote at its headquarters in California, Apple will highlight its push into AI — and trot out plenty of new gadgets from the iPhone to Apple Watch.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 09, 2024

News publishers in spotlight as another Google monopoly trial begins
A trial opens in federal court in Arlington, Va., on Google's other big antitrust challenge, with the Justice Department alleging that the company's control of the technology used in placing and monitoring ads online constitutes a monopoly. We plan to get a starter story up early in the morning and update it with developments in the courtroom.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 08, 2024

Russia throttles YouTube, popular with kids, celebrities and dissidents
Russia is cracking down on alternative sources of information, especially online, and is pushing citizens away from foreign-based social media apps.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 07, 2024

Google is a monopoly and judges want to fix that. Outcomes are hard to predict.
The business outcomes of the AT&T and Microsoft cases bode poorly for the internet giant if a judge calls for stern measures up to and including a breakup.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 07, 2024

Trump Media stock plunge has cost Trump $4 billion in potential wealth
The Truth Social parent company's losing streak has erased billions of dollars from former president Donald Trump's paper wealth.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 07, 2024

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' and the swinging sex scandal, explained
The new Hulu series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" follows eight Mormon influencers as they navigate the aftermath of a sex scandal that rocked their #MomTok group.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 06, 2024

Telegram chief Durov condemns his arrest but promises to ‘improve'
Durov argued that if CEOs are held responsible for misuse of a platform, no one would ever innovate.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 06, 2024

Google's punishment for illegal search monopoly to be determined next summer
Federal Judge Amit P. Mehta sets courtroom schedule for the remedy phase of the Justice Department's landmark case against the internet giant, having ruled last month that it illegally acts as a monopoly in internet search.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 06, 2024

Stocks slide as chip industry fears, economic uncertainty weigh on markets
The three major U.S. indexes have experienced a difficult start to September, particularly the Nasdaq.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 06, 2024

This is the best privacy setting that almost no one is using
You have options to click one box to order companies not to blab your personal data. California might soon require it by law.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 06, 2024

Telegram chief Durov condemns his arrest, says it stifles innovation
Durov argued that if CEOs are held responsible for misuse of a platform, no one would ever innovate.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 06, 2024

Telegram chief Pavel Durov condemns his arrest, says it stifles innovation
Durov argued that if CEOs are held responsible for misuse of a platform, no one would ever innovate.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 05, 2024

Amazon's Alexa favored Harris over Trump after AI upgrade
Internal Amazon documents reveal what caused voice assistant Alexa to apparently favor Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in a viral video this week.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 05, 2024

YouTube takes down right-wing channels linked to DOJ Russia indictments
YouTube "terminated" Tenet Media and other channels run by Lauren Chen, who was accused by the DOJ Wednesday of using Russian government money to pay right-wing influencers.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 05, 2024

Verizon offers to buy Frontier in multibillion bid to expand network
If approved by Frontier Communications shareholders, the deal would expand Verizon's landline footprint beyond the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 05, 2024

Verizon offers to buy Frontier for $9.6 billion cash to expand fiber network
If approved by Frontier Communications shareholders, the deal would expand Verizon's landline footprint beyond the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 05, 2024

Got a Change Healthcare letter about a data breach? Here's what to do.
Nervous about that Change Healthcare data breach letter that came in the mail? Take these steps if you're worried you've been affected by a data breach.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 05, 2024

New Mexico sues Snapchat over sexual predation of minors
Snapchat's disappearing messages and algorithms have facilitated the sexual exploitation of children, according to a New Mexico AG lawsuit viewed exclusively by The Post. Undercover investigators using AI to pose as teen girls found many Snapchat accounts that openly captured and sold CSAM directly on the app. The lawsuit comes as states are more aggressively addressing online harms of children, as Washington dithers on new internet safety laws.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 04, 2024

Meta content court rules ‘from the river to the sea' isn't hate speech
Meta's Oversight Board ruled the phrase "from the river to the sea" isn't necessarily hate speech, a decision likely to fuel debate over Israel-Gaza war content.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 04, 2024

National Novel Writing Month faces backlash over allowing AI: What to know
Authors are criticizing NaNoWriMo for not objecting to the use of artificial intelligence in its annual event challenging people to write a novel in a month.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 04, 2024

Few have tried OpenAI's Google killer. Here's what they think.
OpenAI's search tool shows promise but lacks Google's specialized functions and can suffer from hallucinations.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 04, 2024

How to master small talk at work
Engaging in small talk at work can boost your career and well-being. Follow these expert tips.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 04, 2024

Spyware vendors thwart restrictions with new names and locations
International efforts to rein in online surveillance tools are being systematically skirted, researchers say.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 03, 2024

Stock markets suffer worst day since early August meltdown
Stock markets suffer worst day since early August meltdown

Washington Post Tech
Sep 03, 2024

This is what happened to the world's most pointless website
How it started and how it's going with the dumbest website in the world, the company whose fans turned against and your favorite simple technology.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 03, 2024

Silicon Valley had Harris's back for decades. Will she return the favor?
Some critics of Big Tech worry the Democratic presidential nominee's deep ties to large tech companies could prompt friendlier treatment.

Washington Post Tech
Sep 01, 2024

Musk's Twitter investors have lost billions in value
Musk bought X with a combination of his own money, bank loans and capital raised from friends and associates. Here's how far underwater his investors are today.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 31, 2024

Musk and Durov are facing the revenge of the regulators
For years, internet moguls like Elon Musk and Pavel Durov have flown above the law as captains of free speech. Now they're hitting turbulence.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 30, 2024

Brazilian judge orders suspension of X in dispute with Elon Musk
X owner Elon Musk has refused to reestablish an office in the country to respond to government requests to take down accounts that spread fake news.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 30, 2024

Why killer AI is such an alluring horror villain
The new horror movie "AfrAId" shows that malicious AI is now the go-to villain for Hollywood and our nightmares.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 29, 2024

Where to find new music in the age of algorithms
Find new music without relying on Spotify or Apple Music algorithms.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 29, 2024

Telegram's Pavel Durov built a haven for free speech — and child predators
Telegram's anything-goes approach to online content has also made it one of the internet's largest havens for child predators, experts say.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 28, 2024

California AI bill passes State Assembly, pushing AI fight to Newsom
The bill, which seeks to make companies liable if their artificial intelligence harms people, is at the center of a debate over how to regulate the tech

Washington Post Tech
Aug 28, 2024

Google sued by longtime enemy Yelp after years of antitrust complaints
The reviews site said a court ruling that Google had an illegal monopoly in search opened the door to its own lawsuit.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 28, 2024

Nvidia results show AI boom continues despite recent bubble fears
The company makes computer chips needed to train and run advanced AI. Its financial results are a weathervane for the AI boom.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 28, 2024

Telegram CEO Durov indicted in France, banned from leaving country
Russian-born billionaire is charged with complicity in distributing child sexual abuse images and aiding organized crime.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 28, 2024

This is the new tech travel etiquette. Don't travel without it.
These common tech goofs can annoy those around you. Here's how to be kinder to your fellow travelers.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 28, 2024

Man posing as teen YouTube star sentenced for global child sextortion plot
Muhammad Zain Ul Abideen Rasheed used Instagram to ensnare 286 sextortion victims in 20 countries, an Australian judge said. Most of his victims were children.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 27, 2024

U.S. Army soldier charged with using AI to create child sexual abuse images
U.S. Army soldier Seth Herrera used artificial intelligence to generate child abuse images of children he knew, according to prosecutors.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 27, 2024

Zuckerberg expresses regrets over covid misinformation crackdown
Meta CEO criticizes government effort to police online misinformation on the pandemic, while saying he "owns" Facebook's decisions on content moderation.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 27, 2024

After a decade of free Alexa, Amazon now wants you to pay
AI is a chance for companies to charge for products we're in the habit of using for free.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 27, 2024

Chinese government hackers penetrate U.S. internet providers to spy
Beijing's hacking effort has "dramatically stepped up from where it used to be," says former top U.S cybersecurity official.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 26, 2024

Amazon aims to launch delayed AI Alexa subscription in October
The revamp of the personal voice assistant, which includes new AI-enhanced features for cooking, kids, and news, comes just weeks before the US presidential election.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 26, 2024

Arrest of Telegram's Durov inflames debate over online crime and free speech
The arrest in France of the site's Russia-born founder highlights ongoing disputes over social media's responsibility for spreading child sexual abuse material and other criminal content.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 26, 2024

Telegram's Pavel Durov held in France for alleged distribution of child sex abuse material
The arrest of the site's founder renews the debate over free speech on social media.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 26, 2024

Who is Pavel Durov, the Russian-born Telegram founder arrested in France?
Durov, who founded Telegram with his brother, has an estimated net worth of $15 billion. He was born in the Soviet Union and now lives in Dubai.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 26, 2024

The Gen Z guide to getting ahead at work
The evolving world of work can make it hard for young professionals in their first jobs. Here are expert tips to help you succeed.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 26, 2024

Who is Pavel Durov, the Russian-born Telegram founder detained in France?
Durov, who founded Telegram with his brother, has an estimated net worth of $15 billion. He was born in the Soviet Union and now lives in Dubai.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 25, 2024

Telegram founder Pavel Durov detained in France
Pavel Durov's online messaging app Telegram has come under increasing scrutiny from governments concerned about its unmoderated messaging services.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 25, 2024

Daring SpaceX Polaris mission aims for first spacewalk by private citizens
The Polaris Dawn mission is the first of three flights that Jared Isaacman has commissioned from SpaceX.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 24, 2024

NASA to keep Starliner crew in space until 2025, with SpaceX handling return
Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have been on their mission far longer than originally expected.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 24, 2024

NASA picks SpaceX to bring back astronauts stuck on space station
Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have been on their mission far longer than originally expected.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 23, 2024

Iranian hackers targeted Biden, Trump staffers with WhatsApp accounts
Meta says a group linked to the Tehran government posed as customer service reps in a bid to gain access.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 23, 2024

What all parents can learn from the troubled AI in Los Angeles schools
An education expert says schools fail to ask essential questions about AI for children: Does it work? And is it better than other alternatives?

Washington Post Tech
Aug 23, 2024

Is your kid's screen time a problem?
Answer these seven questions for personalized advice on how to manage your child's screen time.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 23, 2024

Why Kamala Harris is looking to WhatsApp to win over Latino voters
With WhatsApp used widely by Latinos, the Harris campaign hopes its channel will help activate a community that represents 14.7 percent of all eligible voters.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 23, 2024

Bored? Scientists say mindless scrolling through online videos makes it worse
Researchers conducted experiments to investigate the psychological effects of flicking by and fast-forwarding through online videos during moments of downtime.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 22, 2024

Federal labor regulator says delivery drivers are Amazon employees
The decision in a Palmdale, Calif. National Labor Relations Board case could widen Amazon's legal liabilities and force it to bargain with the Teamsters.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 22, 2024

NASA says data will guide return of stuck astronauts, but past tragedies loom large
The political implications for the White House are unmistakable even as NASA vows engineering and data alone will guide whether two astronauts return in the troubled Starliner.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 22, 2024

Who was Mike Lynch, the British tech entrepreneur in superyacht sinking?
The software millionaire was once considered Britain's version of Bill Gates. The yacht trip followed his acquittal on U.S. fraud charges related to a tech deal.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 22, 2024

How to save your unspeakably precious voicemails permanently
If you're one of the many people who have treasured voicemails locked away on your phone, please: Take a few moments to save them elsewhere.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 21, 2024

Elon Musk's X reveals investors in court filing
A judge ordered Elon Musk's X to reveal its shareholders, showing who helped with his $44 billion purchase of the social media platform formerly called Twitter.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 21, 2024

Hacker who faked his death to avoid child support sentenced to prison
Jesse Kipf was sentenced to more than six years in prison after prosecutors said he hacked into a government system to create his own death certificate.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 21, 2024

Recovering locked Facebook accounts is a nightmare. That's on purpose.
Social media account recovery is a pain after a hacking incident, but it's not impossible.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 20, 2024

Google must face trial over claims Chrome misled users on data collection
A federal appeals court ruled that Google must face trial in a case seeking class action status that alleges its Chrome browser misled users over data collection.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 20, 2024

Don't trust Google for customer service numbers. It might be a scam.
Google just keeps highlighting scams when you're looking for help from your bank, airline or other businesses — and people are being tricked out of money.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 20, 2024

Who is Mike Lynch, the British tech entrepreneur in the superyacht sinking?
The software millionaire was once considered the U.K.'s version of Bill Gates. The yacht trip came after his acquittal on U.S. fraud charges related to a 2011 tech deal.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 19, 2024

Trump's AI fakes of Harris and Swift aren't meant to fool you
Trump isn't using AI as a sophisticated weapon of deception, but as just another tool in his rhetorical arsenal.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 19, 2024

A new loneliness cure: Apps that match you with strangers for a meal
A bevy of apps are trying to help isolated remote workers and others find new offline friends.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 19, 2024

The movement to diversify Silicon Valley is crumbling amid attacks on DEI
Groups that promote diversity in tech are shutting their doors, laying off staff, and rebranding their efforts to stay afloat amid backlash against DEI.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 19, 2024

Mayoral candidate vows to let VIC, an AI bot, run Wyoming's capital city
Victor Miller has skirted attempts by OpenAI and the state to shut down his campaign, believed to be the first U.S. effort of its kind.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 18, 2024

Far-right influencers turn against Trump campaign
Hard-right provocateurs take aim at how the former president's aides are positioning him for the November vote - though not at the Republican candidate himself.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 17, 2024

X closes operations in Brazil, blames judge's ‘censorship' orders
The social media platform and owner Elon Musk have been feuding with Brazilian Justice Alexandre de Moraes for months.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 16, 2024

Federal court upholds block on California child online safety law
A federal court largely upheld a block against California's landmark child online safety law.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 16, 2024

OpenAI says Iranian group used ChatGPT to try to influence U.S. election
The AI company found its tools used for websites and social media posts trying to increase polarization in the U.S. election. The posts did not gain widespread traction, OpenAI said.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 16, 2024

Data broker suggests fraud alerts after Social Security number breach
Stolen data from a background check company may expose millions of Social Security numbers, a lawsuit claims. Here's how to protect yourself.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 16, 2024

Elon Musk's X is a haven for ‘free speech' — and noxious AI images
Elon Musk launched an AI image generator that appeared to lack standard guardrails, further dragging X into uncharted territory ahead of a contentious election.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 16, 2024

Elon Musk's X is a haven for free speech — and noxious AI images
Elon Musk launched an AI image generator that appeared to lack standard guardrails, further dragging X into uncharted territory ahead of a contentious election.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 16, 2024

Noxious images spread after Elon Musk launches AI tool with few guardrails
Elon Musk launched an AI image generator that appeared to lack standard guardrails, further dragging X into uncharted territory ahead of a contentious election.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 16, 2024

Iran seeks China's help with surveillance satellites, officials say
Tehran is chasing deals with two Chinese companies that specialize in small satellites with powerful cameras. Intelligence assessments worry about military applications.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 16, 2024

Fortnite's mobile return shows the gloriously messy app revolution
The blacklisted Fortnite app is coming back (sort of) to phones, showing the complicated efforts to wrest app power from Apple and Google.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 15, 2024

Hearing about leaked Social Security numbers? Don't panic.
Stolen data from a background check company may expose millions of Social Security numbers, a lawsuit claims. Here's how to protect yourself.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 15, 2024

Hearing about leaked Social Security numbers? Here are some tips.
Stolen data from a background check company may expose millions of Social Security numbers, a lawsuit claims. Here's how to protect yourself.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 15, 2024

Fake accounts on Meta pushed conservatives to run for office as independents
Meta removed dozens of accounts promoting a fictitious political advocacy group ahead of the 2024 election.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 15, 2024

Google sold Android phones with hidden insecure feature, companies find
The master software for some Android phones includes a hidden feature that is insecure and could be activated to allow remote control or spying, a security company says.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 15, 2024

Google's foes on both coasts consider what it takes to crack a monopolist
After a landmark court decision deemed Google an illegal monopoly, its foes are crafting the legal case for something unthinkable until recently: the internet giant's breakup.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 15, 2024

See why AI detection tools can fail to catch election deepfakes
As deepfakes flood the web, deepfake detector tools have been marketed as a silver bullet for identifying what's real. But they can be easily duped.

Washington Post Tech
Aug 14, 2024

Russian spy agency hackers breach human rights groups, victims say
Traditional phishing attacks aimed to break into organizations advocating for Russian dissidents, among others.

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