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Uber, Facing Sexual-Assault Litigation, Pushes Plan That May Curb Suits

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 03:00
Uber has spent millions trying to get a proposal on the Nevada ballot that would restrict the legal fees that bankroll many lawsuits against companies.

How Has Tech Changed Your School Experience? We Want to Hear About It.

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 05:03
Some states are banning phones in schools to reduce classroom distraction and cyberbullying. Tell us about your experience with tech in schools.

Why Schools Are Racing to Ban Student Phones

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 05:00
As the new school year starts, a wave of new laws that aim to curb distracted learning is taking effect in Indiana, Louisiana and other states.

Susan Wojcicki, YouTube’s Former CEO, Dies at 56

Sat, 08/10/2024 - 13:30
The business executive helped turn Google into an internet juggernaut and became one of the most prominent women in Silicon Valley.

Elon Musk to Speak to West Point Cadets

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 16:48
The billionaire owner of the social media platform X and Tesla’s chief executive will deliver the keynote speech at an annual event.

Former Twitter Board Member Sues Elon Musk’s X For $20 Million in Pay

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 16:16
After purchasing Twitter, Mr. Musk failed to cash out Omid Kordestani’s stock, according to allegations in a new lawsuit.

Cash App Users May Claim Up to $2,500 in Data Breach Settlement

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 14:52
A proposed $15 million settlement stipulates that account holders can file for losses related to breaches disclosed in 2022 and 2023. A deadline looms for those claims.

Google’s Monopoly Money + Is the A.I. Bubble Popping? + The Hot-Mess Express

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 05:05
“Maybe this actually is a chance to press the reset button on the internet.”

China Battery Tech Reflects Research Boom and Big Spending

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 00:28
Stressing science education, China is outpacing other countries in research fields like battery chemistry, crucial to its lead in electric vehicles.

Elon Musk’s X Sued an Advertising Coalition. Now It’s Shutting Down.

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 15:35
The Global Alliance for Responsible Media will dissolve after Mr. Musk accused the group of orchestrating a boycott.

From Tips to TikTok, Trump Discards Policies With Aim to Please Voters

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 10:53
The former president’s economic agenda has made some notable reversals from the policies he pushed while in the White House.

Why Google, Microsoft and Amazon Shy Away From Buying A.I. Start-Ups

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 10:40
Google, Microsoft and Amazon have made deals with A.I. start-ups for their technology and top employees, but have shied from owning the firms. Here’s why.

Tech Investors Are the Latest to Zoom for Harris

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 10:10
Compared with the calls for cat ladies, white dudes and others, the group of venture capitalists was small at around 600.

Where Are the Trumpiest Ads? All Over Truth Social.

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 05:04
Donald J. Trump’s social network is increasingly relying on a niche of the ad market that caters to hard-core Trump fans and Christian conservatives for revenue.

Elon Musk Clashes With Keir Starmer Over Riots in Britain

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:06
Over the past few days, the billionaire has posted incendiary comments about violent protests on the social media platform he controls, drawing the ire of the prime minister.

How Are Conspiracy Theorists Responding After False Claims of President Biden’s Death?

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 05:00
An outlandish idea that President Biden was dead or nearly dead was quickly refuted. Few of the accounts that had spread it online recanted.

‘The Blair Witch Project’ Brings Up a Riddle That Looms 25 Years Later

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 05:00
Twenty-five years ago, the indie horror blockbuster compelled audiences to ask, “Was that real?” The question now permeates our age of misinformation.

Microsoft Says Delta Was Largely Responsible for Flight Cancellations Amid Tech Outage

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 12:00
The software company said in a letter that Delta Air Lines had falsely blamed Microsoft for its decision to cancel thousands of flights after a tech outage.

X, Owned by Elon Musk, Brings Antitrust Suit Accusing Advertisers of a Boycott

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 11:54
The company claimed that members of the Global Alliance for Responsible Media coordinated to dissuade brands from advertising on X.

Why Are Silicon Valley Therapists Becoming Tech Coaches?

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 05:02
In the Bay Area, therapists are embracing a new kind of practice: advising executives on becoming their best selves.

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