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New York Times Tech
Sep 19, 2024

Meta, TikTok and More Sites Engaged in ‘Vast Surveillance,' a New FTC Study Finds
Meta, YouTube and other sites collected more data than most users realized, a new report by the Federal Trade Commission finds.

New York Times Tech
Sep 18, 2024

How Israel Built a Modern-Day Trojan Horse: Exploding Pagers
The Israeli government did not tamper with the Hezbollah phones that exploded, defense and intelligence officials say. It manufactured them as part of an elaborate ruse.

New York Times Tech
Sep 18, 2024

Elon Musk's X Finds Way Around Brazil Ban and Goes Live Again for Many Users
Elon Musk's social media platform used a technical maneuver to restore service for many Brazilians after a court blocked it. Blocking it again would be difficult, experts said.

New York Times Tech
Sep 18, 2024

G.M. Electric Vehicles Gain Access to Tesla Chargers
After a delay of several months, General Motors said owners of its battery-powered models would now be able to use Tesla charging stations with adapters.

New York Times Tech
Sep 18, 2024

Why Foldable Smartphones Are Worth Considering
New devices from Motorola and Google prove that phones with bendable screens keep getting better — and some are even becoming cheaper.

New York Times Tech
Sep 17, 2024

California Gov. Newsom Signs Laws Regulating Election A.I. ‘Deepfakes'
The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year's presidential race.

New York Times Tech
Sep 17, 2024

Caroline Ellison, Star Witness in FTX Case, Should Receive Lenient Sentence, Prosecutors Signal
Ms. Ellison, Sam Bankman-Fried's former girlfriend and a top executive in his empire, is set to be sentenced on Sept. 24 for her role in the collapse of the crypto exchange.

New York Times Tech
Sep 17, 2024

How A.I., QAnon and Falsehoods Are Reshaping the Presidential Race
Three experts on social media and disinformation share their predictions for this year's chaotic election.

New York Times Tech
Sep 17, 2024

Instagram Teen Accounts: What to Know About New Privacy Settings
The social media app says new privacy settings and features will create more age-appropriate experiences for youth under 18.

New York Times Tech
Sep 17, 2024

Instagram Unveils Sweeping Changes for Users Under Age 18
The app, which is popular with teenagers, introduced new settings and features aimed at addressing inappropriate online contact and content, and improving sleep for users under 18.

New York Times Tech
Sep 17, 2024

Meta Plans to Ban the Russian TV Network RT
The Facebook and Instagram owner said it would bar Russian media outlets including RT, which the U.S. has accused of acting as an intelligence arm.

New York Times Tech
Sep 16, 2024

Donald Trump Rolls Out World Liberty Financial, A New Crypto Venture
In a livestream, Mr. Trump formally introduced World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture led by a pair of digital currency enthusiasts with little experience running high-profile businesses.

New York Times Tech
Sep 16, 2024

Intel, Aiming to Reverse Slump, Unveils New Contracts and Cost Cuts
The chipmaker, which has been struggling, said on Monday that it obtained a new government grant, signed a contract with Amazon and would pause some initiatives.

New York Times Tech
Sep 16, 2024

Amazon Tells Employees to Return to Office Five Days a Week
The internet giant told employees on Monday that it expected them to return to the office full-time in January.

New York Times Tech
Sep 16, 2024

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan Testifies Google Faces Plenty of Ad Tech Competition
Kicking off the second week of an antitrust trial, Neal Mohan testified that Google did what was best for consumers and the ad industry.

New York Times Tech
Sep 16, 2024

TikTok Faces Tough Questions From Judges in Fight Over U.S. Ban
TikTok on Monday pushed back against a law that would force the popular video app to sell to a non-Chinese owner or be banned, in what is shaping up to be a landmark case.

New York Times Tech
Sep 16, 2024

A.I. Pioneers Call for Protections Against ‘Catastrophic Risks'
Scientists from the United States, China and other nations called for an international authority to oversee artificial intelligence.

New York Times Tech
Sep 16, 2024

How SMIC, China's Semiconductor Champion, Landed in the Heart of a Tech War
Efforts by the Beijing-backed Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, or SMIC, to break through innovation barriers have landed it in a geopolitical tech battle.

New York Times Tech
Sep 16, 2024

Will TikTok Be Banned in January? That Question is Headed to Court
TikTok will be in federal court on Monday, aiming to block a new law that will ban the popular video app in the United States early next year.

New York Times Tech
Sep 13, 2024

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Files Appeal to Overturn Fraud Conviction
Mr. Bankman-Fried, the founder of the collapsed FTX cryptocurrency exchange, was convicted last fall and is serving a 25-year sentence in prison.

New York Times Tech
Sep 13, 2024

Donald Trump Prepares to Unveil World Liberty Financial, a Cryptocurrency Business
Mr. Trump said he would introduce the project on Monday, continuing his embrace of the crypto industry, a major source of political donations.

New York Times Tech
Sep 13, 2024

Do You Need a New iPhone? Yuval Noah Harari's A.I. Fears Hard Fork Crimes Division
Welcome to our 100th episode!

New York Times Tech
Sep 13, 2024

How Elon Musk's Security Detail Has Grown Following Death Threats and Stalkers
As threats to his personal safety have become graver, the world's richest man has barricaded himself behind a phalanx of bodyguards that operates like a mini-Secret Service.

New York Times Tech
Sep 12, 2024

OpenAI Unveils o1 ChatGPT Model That Can Reason Through Math and Science
Driven by new technology called OpenAI o1, the chatbot can test various strategies and try to identify mistakes as it tackles complex tasks.

New York Times Tech
Sep 12, 2024

U.S. Pushes Nigeria to Release Tigran Gambaryan of Binance
Diplomats are calling for the release of Tigran Gambaryan, an employee of the crypto exchange who was arrested in February.

New York Times Tech
Sep 12, 2024

First Private Spacewalk in SpaceX Capsule Achieves New Milestone
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire leading the Polaris Dawn mission, and Sarah Gillis, a SpaceX engineer, exited and re-entered their spacecraft in a test of commercial space technologies.

New York Times Tech
Sep 12, 2024

Video: SpaceX Polaris Dawn Spacewalk — Watch the Astronauts Live
The astronauts of the mission led by the billionaire Jared Isaacman, after traveling through heavy radiation and high orbits, have opened the hatch of their spacecraft.

New York Times Tech
Sep 12, 2024

G.M. and Hyundai Plan to Work Together on New Vehicles
General Motors and the South Korean automaker say they will collaborate on new vehicles, buying parts and clean energy technologies.

New York Times Tech
Sep 12, 2024

Offshore Wind Slowed by Broken Blades, Rising Costs and Angry Fishermen
Accidents involving blades made by GE Vernova have delayed projects off the coasts of Massachusetts and England and could imperil climate goals.

New York Times Tech
Sep 12, 2024

Video: SpaceX Polaris Dawn Spacewalk -- Watch the Astronauts Live
The astronauts of the Polaris Dawn mission, after traveling through heavy radiation and high orbits, are getting ready to open the hatch of their SpaceX vehicle.

New York Times Tech
Sep 11, 2024

SpaceX Polaris Dawn Spacewalk: How to Watch the Astronauts
The astronauts of the Polaris Dawn mission, after traveling through heavy radiation and high orbits, are getting ready to open the hatch of their SpaceX vehicle.

New York Times Tech
Sep 11, 2024

OpenAI in Talks That Value Company at $150 Billion
The San Francisco start-up hopes to raise $6.5 billion as part of an aggressive push for more investment.

New York Times Tech
Sep 11, 2024

Mark Zuckerberg Discusses Meta at ‘Acquired' Podcast Live Taping
Mr. Zuckerberg talked success to a packed house Tuesday night for the "Acquired" podcast. It's a sign of how tech titans reach the public now.

New York Times Tech
Sep 11, 2024

How False Claims About Immigrants and Dead Pets Became a Trump Talking Point
Falsehoods claiming migrants in Ohio are killing cats and decapitating ducks went viral this week. The Trump campaign embraced them.

New York Times Tech
Sep 11, 2024

When Self-Driving Cars Don't Actually Drive Themselves
An immersive article shows readers what a New York Times reporter has tracked for nearly a decade: Robot taxis still need human help.

New York Times Tech
Sep 10, 2024

Polaris Dawn Astronauts in SpaceX Dragon Reach Record Orbit Above Earth
After launching early on Tuesday, the billionaire Jared Isaacman and his crew traveled to altitudes not visited by any astronaut since the Apollo moon missions of the 1960s and '70s.

New York Times Tech
Sep 10, 2024

How False Claims About Dead Cats Became Trump Campaign Fodder
Falsehoods claiming migrants in Ohio are killing cats and decapitating ducks went viral this week. The Trump campaign embraced them.

New York Times Tech
Sep 10, 2024

Should We Be Receiving Mystical Truths on Our Phones?
The algorithm of entertainment was not built for ancient knowledge extracted from sacred spaces.

New York Times Tech
Sep 10, 2024

China's Huawei Unveils the Mate XT, Its $2,800 ‘Trifold' Phone
The latest announcement from Apple's China rival came just hours after the unveiling of iPhone 16.

New York Times Tech
Sep 10, 2024

Google and Apple Face Billions in Penalties After Losing E.U. Appeals
The cases had established the European Union as the world's leading tech watchdog, but have since raised questions about its protracted appeals process.

New York Times Tech
Sep 09, 2024

Apple ‘Glowtime' Event Puts New Apple Watches, iPhone 16 on Full Display
The company also showcased a new Apple Watch and AirPods that can reduce noise at concerts or near construction sites.

New York Times Tech
Sep 09, 2024

U.S. Argues Google Created Ad Tech Monopoly
The tech giant went to court on Monday in a second antitrust trial, this one focused on its dominance in advertising technology software. The case could reshape its business.

New York Times Tech
Sep 09, 2024

How to Get A.I. Features on an Older iPhone Model (and Skip the Upgrade)
Apple is using Apple Intelligence, a suite of tools for generating images and text, to upsell the iPhone 16. But you can get similar features elsewhere.

New York Times Tech
Sep 09, 2024

Battery Maker Northvolt to Cut Costs as E.V. Demand Slumps in Europe
The Swedish battery manufacturer said it would eliminate jobs and seek partnerships as it grapples with competition from China.

New York Times Tech
Sep 09, 2024

Apple Introduces New iPhones with A.I. Features
On Monday, the company will introduce smartphones with A.I. features that could take the technology mainstream or sow fresh doubts about its viability.

New York Times Tech
Sep 09, 2024

Google's Ad Technology to Be Challenged in Second Antitrust Trial
In a second antitrust trial that starts on Monday, the Justice Department has called for a breakup of the tech giant, which it says controls the vast majority of online advertising.

New York Times Tech
Sep 09, 2024

Google's Legal Scorecard Before New Antitrust Fight
How the tech giant has fared in its major legal battles across the U.S. and Europe so far.

New York Times Tech
Sep 07, 2024

Starliner Capsule Returns, but Boeing's Space Business Woes Remain
The capsule, which returned without astronauts, and other space programs at Boeing have suffered many delays and cost overruns.

New York Times Tech
Sep 07, 2024

How Russia Found Its Way Into America's Conservative Media
Federal prosecutors say Russia paid an American media company to push pro-Kremlin messages from social media influencers including Benny Johnson, Tim Pool and Dave Rubin.

New York Times Tech
Sep 07, 2024

How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists and Terrorists
Drug dealers, scammers and white nationalists openly conduct business and spread toxic speech on the platform, according to a Times analysis of more than 3.2 million Telegram messages.

New York Times Tech
Sep 06, 2024

Remedies to Google's Search Monopoly Will Be Decided by August 2025, Judge Says
After ruling against Google last month, Judge Amit P. Mehta said he would take until next August to determine fixes that the company must make.

New York Times Tech
Sep 06, 2024

How Elon Musk Is Influencing Donald Trump
Their fast-evolving political friendship has become a potential minefield, as Mr. Musk's sprawling businesses may present conflicts of interest if Mr. Trump is elected in November.

New York Times Tech
Sep 06, 2024

X Gets a Brazilian Ax Founder Mode Listeners Respond on School Phone Bans
"This is not a normal legal dispute."

New York Times Tech
Sep 06, 2024

What Is ‘Agentic' AI? It Doesn't Require a Human to Tell It What to Do
So-called agentic artificial intelligence doesn't require a human to tell it what to do. At least, that's the idea.

New York Times Tech
Sep 06, 2024

Japan Tries to Reclaim Its Clout as a Global Tech Leader
Japanese chip companies are tapping billions of dollars and collaborating with foreign firms as part of new government policies that look outward.

New York Times Tech
Sep 05, 2024

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Defends App in First Comments Since Arrest
Pavel Durov, held in France since last month, blamed "growing pains" for the company's problems and pledged to make improvements.

New York Times Tech
Sep 05, 2024

Start-Up Investors Push Back Against Venture Capital's Bigger-Is-Better Mantra
A small but vocal group is forming new funds and taking new approaches to counter the swell of money into venture capital in recent years.

New York Times Tech
Sep 04, 2024

Internet Archive Loses Court Appeal in Fight Over Online Lending Library
The dispute started in the early days of the pandemic when the organization expanded access to a free online collection of books.

New York Times Tech
Sep 04, 2024

TikTok Expands its Election Resources Ahead of November
The company is an increasingly popular source of political news. It's adding more content about how elections work and media literacy.

New York Times Tech
Sep 04, 2024

Waymo Turns Toward Making Money as It Expands Driverless Car Business
Now that its technology is showing it can work on city streets, Alphabet, which owns Waymo, plans to invest billions more.

New York Times Tech
Sep 03, 2024

OpenAI, Maker of ChatGPT, Is Trying to Grow Up
The maker of ChatGPT is struggling to transform itself into a profit-driven company while satisfying worries about the safety of artificial intelligence.

New York Times Tech
Sep 03, 2024

Left-Wing Conspiracy Theories Are Having a Moment
America's right flank remains the chief purveyor of misinformation, but this summer's political tumult created ideal conditions for falsehoods to spread among progressives.

New York Times Tech
Sep 03, 2024

Left-Wing Misinformation Is Having a Moment
America's right flank remains the chief purveyor of misinformation, but this summer's political tumult created ideal conditions for falsehoods to spread among progressives.

New York Times Tech
Sep 02, 2024

Order to Block Elon Musk's X in Brazil Is Upheld
Mr. Musk has criticized the blackout of the social network in Brazil as a campaign by a single, crusading justice. On Monday, four other justices affirmed the ruling.

New York Times Tech
Sep 02, 2024

Will Automation Replace Jobs? Port Workers May Strike Over It.
A contract covering longshore workers on the East and Gulf Coasts will expire at the end of September, but talks have been stalled over the use of equipment that can function without human operators.

New York Times Tech
Aug 31, 2024

With X Blocked, Brazilians Turn to Other Social Media Platforms
The platform went dark across Brazil on Saturday, sending online commentators to new digital town squares.

New York Times Tech
Aug 30, 2024

OpenAI Names Political Veteran Chris Lehane as Head of Global Policy
The prominent A.I. start-up is also considering a change to its corporate structure to make it more appealing to outside investors.

New York Times Tech
Aug 30, 2024

Brazil Blocks X After Musk Ignores Court Orders
The social network will go dark in the nation of 200 million, the result of an escalating fight between Elon Musk and a Brazilian judge over what can be said online.

New York Times Tech
Aug 30, 2024

How I Improved My Tainted Reputation With Chatbots
When I set out to improve my tainted reputation with chatbots, I discovered a new world of A.I. manipulation.

New York Times Tech
Aug 30, 2024

The Telegram Problem Gov. Kathy Hochul on School Phone Bans Kevin's A.I. Reputation Rehab
Tech platforms and governments are in a standoff.

New York Times Tech
Aug 29, 2024

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov's Indictment Thrusts Encryption Into the Spotlight
The criminal charges against Pavel Durov, Telegram's founder, raised concerns in Silicon Valley about encryption and the app's approach to privacy and security.

New York Times Tech
Aug 29, 2024

Apple and Nvidia in Talks to Invest in OpenAI
Led by the investment firm Thrive Capital, the new deal would value the artificial intelligence start-up at over $100 billion.

New York Times Tech
Aug 28, 2024

Brazil Threatens to Ban Elon Musk's X
The country's Supreme Court gave the service 24 hours to name a legal representative in Brazil or face suspension.

New York Times Tech
Aug 28, 2024

OpenAI Eyes $100 Billion Valuation
While some young A.I. companies have struggled to compete with the tech industry's giants, OpenAI has been rapidly expanding.

New York Times Tech
Aug 28, 2024

California Legislature Approves A.I. Safety Bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom must now decide whether to sign into law the fiercely debated legislation.

New York Times Tech
Aug 28, 2024

Google Sued by Yelp in Antitrust Case
Yelp complained for more than a decade that Google tilted the search market in its favor. After its rival's landmark legal loss, it finally decided to sue.

New York Times Tech
Aug 28, 2024

Nvidia Earnings: Revenue Jumps 122%, a Positive Sign for AI Boom
Expectations for the chipmaker have been through the roof because of its dominance in a key component for artificial intelligence systems.

New York Times Tech
Aug 28, 2024

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Charged With Wide Range of Crimes in France
Pavel Durov, who was arrested near Paris over the weekend as part of a broad investigation into criminal activity on the platform, was also barred from leaving the country.

New York Times Tech
Aug 28, 2024

Google Says It Fixed Its A.I. Image Generator
The company will allow users of its Gemini chatbot to create images of people with artificial intelligence after disabling the feature six months ago.

New York Times Tech
Aug 28, 2024

Smartphone Battery Tips: How to Stretch the Charge on Your Older Device
If your current smartphone can't make it through the day without needing a recharge, here are a few steps to make it last a little longer.

New York Times Tech
Aug 28, 2024

Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?
The arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram's founder, as part of an investigation into illicit activities on the messaging app set off worries about the personal liability of tech executives.

New York Times Tech
Aug 27, 2024

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Interview to Air on CNN on Thursday
The joint interview, airing at 9 p.m. Eastern, is the first time the vice president will face sustained questions from a journalist since President Biden withdrew from the race.

New York Times Tech
Aug 27, 2024

CNN's Dana Bash to Interview Harris and Walz on Thursday
The joint interview, airing at 9 p.m. Eastern, is the first time the vice president will face sustained questions from a journalist since President Biden withdrew from the race.

New York Times Tech
Aug 27, 2024

The Crypto Industry Loudly Defends Telegram's Pavel Durov
When the messaging app's founder, Pavel Durov, was arrested, he received a flood of support from a multitrillion-dollar industry that relies on it.

New York Times Tech
Aug 27, 2024

Tesla Chargers Are Still Closed to Most Electric Cars
Elon Musk's plan to open Tesla's charging network is proceeding slowly. Nobody is entirely sure why, or when that might change.

New York Times Tech
Aug 26, 2024

Telegram Turmoil Threatens Chronicle of Russia's War in Ukraine
The detention of Telegram's founder has highlighted the messaging app's outsized status in Europe's deadliest war since World War II.

New York Times Tech
Aug 26, 2024

How Pavel Durov, Telegram's Founder, Went From Russia's Mark Zuckerberg to Wanted Man
Pavel Durov's anti-establishment streak helped him create one of the world's biggest online platforms, which emphasizes free speech. It also put a target on his back.

New York Times Tech
Aug 26, 2024

Telegram Turmoil Threatens Dominant Chronicle of the War in Ukraine
The detention of Telegram's founder has highlighted the messaging app's outsized status in Europe's deadliest war since World War II.

New York Times Tech
Aug 26, 2024

Arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram Founder, Is Part of Broad Investigation in France
A case was opened last month to investigate child pornography, drug sales, fraud and other criminal activities on the platform. The app's founder, Pavel Durov, was detained over the weekend near Paris.

New York Times Tech
Aug 26, 2024

Canada Will Impose 100% Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
The new tariffs announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will match levies imposed by President Biden and could further strain relations between Canada and China.

New York Times Tech
Aug 26, 2024

Uber Fined $324 Million by Dutch Watchdog Over Driver Data Protection
The authorities in the Netherlands said the ride-hailing company had violated European data protection laws when it sent sensitive information to the United States.

New York Times Tech
Aug 26, 2024

Will A.I. Ruin the Planet or Save the Planet?
It's a notorious energy hog. But artificial intelligence can also foster innovation and discovery, and it could speed the global transition to cleaner power.

New York Times Tech
Aug 26, 2024

SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission: Why a Billionaire Is Risking a Spacewalk
Jared Isaacman is leading three other privately trained astronauts on a SpaceX vehicle for Polaris Dawn, a mission that will include a daring spacewalk.

New York Times Tech
Aug 25, 2024

Arrest of Telegram's Pavel Durov Becomes Free Speech Flashpoint
Pavel Durov, the founder of the app, which has more than 900 million users, was taken into custody by the French authorities.

New York Times Tech
Aug 25, 2024

Telegram Becomes Free Speech Flashpoint After Founder's Arrest
Pavel Durov, the founder of the app, which has more than 900 million users, was taken into custody by the French authorities.

New York Times Tech
Aug 25, 2024

Telegram Becomes Free Speech Flashpoint After Reports of Founder's Arrest
Pavel Durov, the founder of the app, which has more than 900 million users, was taken into custody by the French authorities, the French news media reported.

New York Times Tech
Aug 25, 2024

Telegram's Top Executive Pavel Durov Reportedly Detained in France
The founder of Telegram, an app with more than 900 million users, was taken into custody by authorities, French media reported.

New York Times Tech
Aug 25, 2024

Apple Rethinks Its Movie Strategy After a String of Misses
"Wolfs," a new film starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, was going to get a robust theatrical release. But the company is curtailing that plan.

New York Times Tech
Aug 24, 2024

Overlooked No More: Mabel Addis, Who Pioneered Storytelling in Video Gaming
She was a teacher when she participated in an educational experiment with IBM. As a result, she became the first female video game designer.

New York Times Tech
Aug 24, 2024

Elon Musk's X Is Leaving San Francisco. City Officials Say ‘Good Riddance.'
The company, founded in the city as Twitter, is moving its headquarters to Texas as a shadow of its former self.

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