E.U. Takes Aim at Alphabet, Apple and Meta in Wide-Ranging Investigations
Mon, 03/25/2024 - 20:23
The inquiries signal the bloc’s intention to tightly enforce sweeping new competition rules that took effect this month.
The Government’s Struggles With Outsourcing Software Development
Sat, 03/23/2024 - 15:30
The bloated cost of the ArriveCAN app and new investigations into possible fraud have highlighted some problems with turning to outside companies.
General Motors Quits Sharing Driving Behavior With Data Brokers
Sat, 03/23/2024 - 00:12
G.M. had provided information about braking, acceleration and speed to LexisNexis Risk Solution and Verisk, firms that generated driver risk profiles for insurers.
Joni Mitchell, Following Neil Young, Returns to Spotify After Protest
Fri, 03/22/2024 - 22:57
Her music has quietly reappeared on the streaming service, two years after a departure over what she called “lies” about Covid-19 vaccines in podcasts.
Justice Dept. Sues Apple, Smartphones and Children with Jonathan Haidt and Reddit’s I.P.O.
Fri, 03/22/2024 - 14:37
“We’ll see you in court.”
The Trustbuster Who Has Apple and Google in His Sights
Fri, 03/22/2024 - 14:32
Jonathan Kanter, the head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division, made his boldest move on Thursday by accusing Apple of antitrust violations.
The A.I. Boom Makes Millions for an Unlikely Industry Player: Anguilla
Fri, 03/22/2024 - 13:45
The small Caribbean territory brought in $32 million last year, more than 10 percent of its G.D.P., from companies registering web addresses that end in .ai.
With TikTok Under Fire, Brands That Rely on It Worry
Fri, 03/22/2024 - 09:30
Many companies, particularly in the beauty and fashion industries, have boosted sales through the platform. They don’t really have a backup plan.
In One Key A.I. Metric, China Pulls Ahead of the U.S.: Talent
Fri, 03/22/2024 - 09:30
China has produced a huge number of top A.I. engineers in recent years. New research shows that, by some measures, it has already eclipsed the United States.
In One Key A.I. Metric, China Pulls Ahead of the U.S.: Talent
Fri, 03/22/2024 - 09:30
China has produced a huge number of top A.I. engineers in recent years. New research shows that, by some measures, it has already eclipsed the United States.
Apple Lawsuits: A Look at the Many Challenges Facing the Tech Giant
Thu, 03/21/2024 - 23:08
The Justice Department’s lawsuit against Apple is the latest in a series of regulatory actions that are hitting the tech giant at the same time.
Reddit Opens Up 38%, as Shares Begin Trading
Thu, 03/21/2024 - 23:06
The social media company’s debut on the New York Stock Exchange was one of the first major tech initial public offerings of the year.
U.S. Sues Apple in Antitrust Case, Accusing It of iPhone Monopoly
Thu, 03/21/2024 - 22:32
The lawsuit caps years of regulatory scrutiny of Apple’s wildly popular suite of devices and services, which have fueled its growth into a nearly $3 trillion public company.
Reddit’s I.P.O. Is a Content Moderation Success Story
Thu, 03/21/2024 - 14:35
The site’s journey from toxic cesspool to trusted news source illustrates the business value of keeping bad actors at bay.
Condé Nast’s Owners Set to Reap a $1.4 Billion Windfall From Reddit
Thu, 03/21/2024 - 04:07
The Newhouse family, which controls the Advance media empire, made a 2006 investment of $10 million in the social site, which plans to go public on Thursday.
Reddit Said to Price IPO at $34 a Share, in a Positive Sign for Tech
Thu, 03/21/2024 - 04:00
The social media company raised $748 million in the offering. Its shares begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday.
These Mobile Games are For the Birds
Wed, 03/20/2024 - 19:30
How do you design an app for a parrot? Consider games that are “made to be licked,” a new study suggests.
Why Tech Companies Are Not Your Friends: Lessons From Roku
Wed, 03/20/2024 - 18:30
Roku recently changed its policy to make it even harder for customers to take legal action. It’s a reminder of how we need to protect ourselves.
How Waymo Driverless Cars Could Change Los Angeles
Wed, 03/20/2024 - 14:35
Autonomous taxis have arrived in the nation’s second most populous city. Some Angelenos aren’t ready to go driverless.
Intel to Receive $8.5 Billion in Grants to Build Chip Plants
Wed, 03/20/2024 - 14:34
The award, to be announced by President Biden at a plant in Arizona, is the biggest the government has made under a new program that aims to rebuild the nation’s semiconductor manufacturing industry.