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Anxiety, Mood Swings and Sleepless Nights: Life Near a Bitcoin Mine

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 05:00
Pushed by an advocacy group, Arkansas became the first state to shield noisy cryptocurrency operators from unhappy neighbors. A furious backlash has some lawmakers considering a statewide ban.

He’s Lost His Marriage, His Followers and His Lamborghini

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 11:48
Ben Armstrong, better known as BitBoy, was once the most popular cryptocurrency YouTuber in the world. Now his empire has collapsed.

How X Is Trying to Win Over Influencers

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 11:38
Linda Yaccarino, the chief executive of the platform formerly known as Twitter, is relying on her TV industry ties to recruit established stars to the site.

Meta Reports Profits More Than Tripled and Issues Its First Dividend

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 20:32
The company’s quarterly revenue rose 25% as its costs fell after layoffs last year.

Apple Sees First Quarterly Revenue Increase in a Year

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 18:57
The iPhone maker’s share price dropped in after-hour trading even though sales and profit topped Wall Street expectations.

Amazon Introduces Rufus, an AI Shopping Tool, and Reports Earnings

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 18:50
The tech giant introduced the Rufus chatbot. It has lagged behind others on introducing consumer-facing generative artificial intelligence.

How to Quit Your Smartphone

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 14:17
Readers who have taken the plunge said it had improved their lives, marriages and mental health, and offered advice to those going without their smartphones for “Flip Phone February.”

A Shape-Shifting Plastic With a Flexible Future

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 14:00
The material can be tempered into different shapes — like steel in the hands of a blacksmith — and could someday transform space travel, recycling and more.

TikTok Lost Universal’s Huge Music Catalog. What Happened?

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 13:14
Universal Music Group, the biggest of the three major conglomerates, pulled songs by Taylor Swift, Drake and other stars after failing to agree on a new contract. Here’s what’s at stake.

Developers Pan Apple’s New Plan for App Store in Europe

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 10:44
To comply with European regulations, Apple has proposed reducing its commission on app sales while adding new fees and hurdles.

Is TikTok Over?

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 08:32
The app once offered seemingly endless chances to be charmed by music, dances, personalities and products. But in only a few short years, its promise of kismet is evaporating.

Will Lawmakers Really Act to Protect Children Online? Some Say Yes.

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 05:03
After senators grilled the leaders of Meta, TikTok, X and others, there may be momentum to pass rules to safeguard the internet’s youngest users, some said.

Generative A.I.’s Biggest Impact Will Be in Banking and Tech, Report Says

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 05:02
For some companies, the new technology is an opportunity to enhance productivity and profit. Will their workers benefit as well?

A.I. Fuels a New Era of Product Placement

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 05:00
Realistic-looking shampoo bottles and seltzer cans are popping up on videos from digital creators on TikTok and YouTube in a new form of old advertising.

Can This A.I.-Powered Search Engine Replace Google? It Has for Me.

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 05:00
A start-up called Perplexity shows what’s possible for a search engine built from scratch with artificial intelligence.

Takeaways From the Senate Hearing With Tech C.E.O.s on Online Child Safety

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 16:50
Senators aggressively questioned executives from major tech companies, especially Meta and TikTok, while Mark Zuckerberg spoke directly to victims’ families.

Senators Denounce Tech Companies Over Child Sex Abuse Online

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 16:47
Senators criticized the chief executives of Meta, TikTok, Snap, X and Discord for not doing enough to prevent child sexual abuse online, amid rising fears over how the platforms affect youths.

F.B.I. Director Warns of China Hacking Threat

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 16:27
In testimony before Congress, Christopher A. Wray, the agency’s director, said Beijing was preparing to sow chaos if disputes with the United States flared into conflict.

Elon Musk’s $50 Billion Tesla Pay Was Struck Down. What Happens Next?

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 16:25
The company’s board of directors will now decide whether to appeal the decision, change where Tesla is incorporated or negotiate a new pay package.

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