Why Does Twitter Verify Some Accounts?
Elon Musk, who recently closed a deal to acquire the social media company, could soon charge a monthly fee for the blue verification badge...
After Covid Lockdown, Fear and Unrest Sweep iPhone Factory in China
Hundreds of workers are said to have fled, afraid of being forced into quarantine with inadequate food and supplies.Read More
Personal Tech Has Changed. So Must Our Coverage of It.
Our tech problems have become more complex, so we are rebooting the Tech Fix column to focus on the societal implications of the tech...
Debunking Voting Misinformation About the Midterm Elections
Here are some of the main falsehoods and rumors that have spread on social media in the lead-up to Election Day.Read More
“The Playlist” resembles other TV dramas that follow founders to their eventual comeuppance — except Spotify isn’t facing any messy implosion.Read More
Pack Your Bags, We’re Moving to ‘Roku City’
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Instead of streaming a new TV show or movie, some Roku users are in it for the screen saver.Read More
Security Cameras Make Us Feel Safe, but Are They Worth the Invasion?
Internet cameras like Amazon’s Ring come at a high cost to our privacy.Read More
Bill Outlawing Online Suicide Assistance Would Open Sites to Liability
Bipartisan legislation in the House targets not only the online activity of individual users but also the website operators hosting it.Read More
Elon Musk’s Twitter Faces Exodus of Advertisers and Executives
At least four Twitter executives have left in recent days, as one of the world’s largest ad companies said clients should pause spending on...
Elon Musk’s Twitter Faces Exodus of Advertisers and Executives
At least three Twitter executives have left in recent days, as one of the world’s largest ad companies said clients should pause spending on...