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That Spotify Daylist That Really ‘Gets’ You? It Was Written by A.I.

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 12:10
The music-streaming platform’s new “daylist” feature serves users three personalized playlists a day, with titles ranging from quirky to bewildering.

The Sleepy Copyright Office in the Middle of a High-Stakes Clash Over A.I.

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 05:01
The office is reviewing how centuries-old laws should apply to artificial intelligence technology, with both content creators and tech giants arguing their cases.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the Big Shift in True Crime

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 05:01
Not long ago, true crime storytellers had little in the way of first-person footage captured in real time to rely on. Now, as much of our daily lives are documented, the genre is transforming.

Tesla Profit From Car Sales Falls as Price Cuts Hurt

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 19:24
A tax benefit boosted quarterly earnings, but that masked a decline in earnings from carmaking caused by intensifying competition.

That Spotify Daylist That Really ‘Gets’ You? It Was Written by A.I.

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 19:09
The music-streaming platform’s new “daylist” feature serves users three personalized playlists a day, with titles ranging from quirky to bewildering.

Making VR Headsets Cool Won’t Be Easy, Even for Apple

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 15:33
Starting with Google Glass, all have been plagued with the same issues, even as Apple plunges into the market with its Vision Pro.

Even Rats Are Taking Selfies Now (and Enjoying It)

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 00:02
A photographer trained two rats to take photographs of themselves. They didn’t want to stop.

New Hampshire Officials to Investigate A.I. Robocalls Mimicking Biden

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 16:44
The calls, in a voice most likely artificially generated, urged people not to vote in Tuesday’s primary.

Microsoft Executives’ Emails Hacked by Group Tied to Russian Intelligence

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 19:39
The hackers appeared to be trying to learn what the company knew about them, a regulatory filing said.

Apple Takes a Humble Approach to Launching Its Newest Device

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 05:03
The Vision Pro augmented reality device goes on sale Friday. Don’t expect Apple to host a splashy event to promote it.

The A.I. Election, Bitcoin’s Wall Street Debut and TikTok’s Doodad Era

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 05:02
“Two truly terrible ways to make money this week.”

Astrobotic’s Peregrine Moon Lander Burns Up in Earth’s Atmosphere

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 20:33
The Astrobotic Peregrine spacecraft launched last week for a lunar landing, but a propulsion malfunction left it unable to complete its mission.

SpaceX and Axiom Launch Ax-3 Mission to International Space Station: Video

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 19:19
A SpaceX launch to the International Space Station led by the company Axiom Space illustrates how traditional and private space efforts are mixing.

Billionaires Wanted to Save the News Industry. They’re Losing a Fortune.

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 18:50
Time magazine, The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times — owned by Marc Benioff, Jeff Bezos and Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong — are still losing money.

Deal Ends Dispute Over Records of Onetime King of Donkey Kong

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 12:56
Billy Mitchell’s records will be listed in a “historical database” but not the leaderboard, ending a dispute familiar from the 2007 documentary, “The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.”

How AI Could Change Travel in 2024

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 05:01
As artificial intelligence improves and expands its reach, expect new ways to book online, fewer snags at the airport and, possibly, more expensive tickets.

Kona Coffee Lawsuit: How Science Helped Farmers Look for Counterfeit Beans

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 05:00
A testing method borrowed from geology helped farmers sue a slew of stores selling supposed “Kona” coffee.

Apple Says It Will Remove a Health Feature From New Apple Watches

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 21:17
Starting on Thursday, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 will no longer detect people’s blood oxygen levels, to comply with a ruling by the International Trade Commission.

Sheryl Sandberg to Depart Meta’s Board of Directors

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 20:14
Ms. Sandberg, who left her role as Meta’s chief operating officer in 2022, said she would serve as an adviser to the company.

YouTube Cuts 100 Employees as Tech Layoffs Continue

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 14:28
The layoffs are part of efforts by the video platform’s parent company, Google, to trim costs and bureaucracy as it embraces artificial intelligence.

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