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Could Altering Ocean Chemistry Help Slow Global Warming?

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 03:00
By tweaking the chemistry of rivers and oceans, humans could remove billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air. But huge challenges loom.

Could Altering Ocean Chemistry Help Slow Global Warming?

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 03:00
By tweaking the chemistry of rivers and oceans, humans could remove billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air. But huge challenges loom.

Elon Musk’s X Backs Down in Brazil

Sat, 09/21/2024 - 11:15
In an abrupt reversal, the social network’s lawyers said it was complying with court orders that it had previously defied. Brazil’s Supreme Court could allow the site to return next week.

Car Parts, Fiberglass and a Dream: How a Teacher Built a Hovercraft

Sat, 09/21/2024 - 05:40
Robert Tymofichuk, a teacher in Alberta, Canada, spent nearly 2,000 hours building an operational hovercraft from salvaged car parts and with no blueprint.

How the Kremlin Might Get Past RT Bans to Spread Its Message

Sat, 09/21/2024 - 05:03
Social media companies may try to ban RT, the Russian state media broadcaster. But the network has proved in the past to be a wily adversary when confronted with efforts to silence it.

Inside Jony Ive’s Life After Apple and His LoveFrom Design Business

Sat, 09/21/2024 - 05:00
Five years after leaving Apple, the iPhone designer is forging a new life in San Francisco, one imaginative building at a time.

Qualcomm Asked Rival Intel if It Would Consider Sale

Fri, 09/20/2024 - 19:44
While Intel has struggled in recent years, other chipmakers are thriving because of a boom in demand.

What the U.S. Has Argued in the Google Ad Tech Antitrust Trial

Fri, 09/20/2024 - 16:25
As the government wraps up its case, it has built a picture of how Google has become dominant among companies that buy and sell ads online.

OpenAI’s Reasoning Machine, Instagram Teen Changes and Amazon R.T.O. Drama

Fri, 09/20/2024 - 05:05
“They should have just called it Strawberry. At least that’s delicious.”

Kamala Harris Outspends Donald Trump by Tens of Millions Online

Fri, 09/20/2024 - 05:03
The week of their debate, Kamala Harris outspent Donald Trump by 20 to 1 on Facebook and Instagram. It was just one sign of how uneven their online advertising battle has become.

Meta, TikTok and More Sites Engaged in ‘Vast Surveillance,’ a New FTC Study Finds

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 09:00
Meta, YouTube and other sites collected more data than most users realized, a new report by the Federal Trade Commission finds.

How Israel Built a Modern-Day Trojan Horse: Exploding Pagers

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 19:17
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.

Elon Musk’s X Finds Way Around Brazil Ban and Goes Live Again for Many Users

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 16:17
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.

G.M. Electric Vehicles Gain Access to Tesla Chargers

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:00
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.

Why Foldable Smartphones Are Worth Considering

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 05:05
New devices from Motorola and Google prove that phones with bendable screens keep getting better — and some are even becoming cheaper.

California Passes Laws Regulating Election ‘Deepfakes’

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 19:33
The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year’s presidential race.

Caroline Ellison, Star Witness in FTX Case, Should Receive Lenient Sentence, Prosecutors Signal

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 16:38
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.

How A.I., QAnon and Falsehoods Are Reshaping the Presidential Race

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 11:05
Three experts on social media and disinformation share their predictions for this year’s chaotic election.

Instagram Teen Accounts: What to Know About New Privacy Settings

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 08:06
The social media app says new privacy settings and features will create more age-appropriate experiences for youth under 18.

Instagram Unveils Sweeping Changes for Users Under Age 18

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 07:46
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.

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