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User Issues With X Appear to Have Resolved February 16, 2026
The social media site was the subject of user complaints early Monday.
Their Secret to a Happy Marriage? A Translation App February 16, 2026
He speaks English. She speaks Mandarin. The secret to their happy marriage: Microsoft Translator.
Could an Electronic Coach Help Ski Jumpers Leap Farther? February 15, 2026
Future Olympic prospects are testing a device that can give them corrective advice in real time as they hurtle into the air.
More Than Ever, Videos Expose the Truth. And Cloud It, Too. February 15, 2026
In Minneapolis, videos of the Alex Pretti killing undermined the federal government’s account. But an A.I. video of Brad Pitt shows the dangers ahead.
Ring Ends Deal to Link Neighborhood Cameras After Backlash to Super Bowl Ad February 14, 2026
A commercial about a lost dog being reunited with his family ignited concerns that a “Search Party” feature posed privacy risks. Ring parted ways with the tech company Flock Safety.
Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses February 14, 2026
In an internal memo last year, Meta said the political tumult in the United States would distract critics from the feature’s release.
David J. Farber, ‘Grandfather of the Internet,’ Dies at 91 February 14, 2026
A researcher, professor and federal policy adviser, he guided students who went on to do groundbreaking work in connecting the world online.
Homeland Security Demands Social Media Sites Reveal Names Behind Anti-ICE Posts February 13, 2026
The department has sent Google, Meta and other companies hundreds of subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials and tech workers said.
F.T.C. Chair Warns Apple Against Bias in Apple News February 13, 2026
Andrew Ferguson of the F.T.C. said in a letter to Apple that it might be violating consumer protection law by stifling conservative speech in its news aggregation service.
‘Something Big Is Happening’ + A.I. Rocks the Romance Novel Industry + One Good Thing February 13, 2026
“I do think we are reaching an inflection point in people’s feelings and senses about A.I. and where it’s going.”
Iran Turns to Digital Surveillance Tools to Track Down Protesters February 13, 2026
As Iranian authorities restore some online services after crushing antigovernment demonstrations, they are using a technological dragnet to target attendees of the protests.
Why Tech Giants Are Accused of Causing Social Media Addiction February 12, 2026
In a series of landmark trials, plaintiffs are alleging that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products. Our technology reporter Cecilia Kang describes what’s at stake for tech giants and social media users.
Anthropic Is Valued at $380 Billion in New Funding Round February 12, 2026
The artificial intelligence start-up raised another $30 billion, and its valuation more than doubled since its last funding round in September.
Gail Slater Leaves Role as Justice Dept.’s Antitrust Chief February 12, 2026
Her departure follows months of mounting tension over her division’s work to determine whether companies violated antitrust laws.
Laid-Off Battery Plant Workers Pin Blame on Ford, not Trump, for Lost Jobs February 12, 2026
Ford Motor shut down a battery factory and laid off 1,600 workers after President Trump and Republicans gutted government support for electric vehicles.
Anthropic Donates $20 Million to Super PAC Operation to Counter OpenAI February 12, 2026
Anthropic and OpenAI now have their own well-funded political groups that will square off in the midterm elections over artificial intelligence safety and regulation.
Ford Will Make a Play for a Different Battery Market February 12, 2026
The company, long focused on cars and trucks, plans to begin manufacturing large batteries used by utilities, data centers, other businesses and homeowners.
Instagram Chief Says Social Media Is Not ‘Clinically Addictive’ in Landmark Trial February 11, 2026
Adam Mosseri, who leads the Meta-owned app, testified that the company was careful to test features used by young people before releasing them.
OpenAI’s Biggest Challenge Is Turning Its A.I. Into a Cash Machine February 11, 2026
The maker of ChatGPT hopes to triple its revenue in the coming year because it is planning to spend tens of billions of dollars. The clock is ticking.
Ford Says Electric Vehicle Losses Will Continue for 3 More Years February 11, 2026
Ford Motor reported a big loss for 2025 because of its troubled electric vehicle division, which it has significantly scaled back.

Month: July 2024

SkyBridge’s Anthony Scaramucci on Donald Trump, Gary Gensler and Bad Press

UK house purchases delayed by problems with Chaps payments system

Bitcoin Slumps Towards $63K as Speculation About Biden Dropout Intensifies

AI is overpowering efforts to catch child predators, experts warn

Crypto Exchange Kraken Paid Dave Portnoy Bitcoin in Sponsorship Deal

DePIN Allows Us to Be Stakeholders in the Machine Economy

Doomscrolling linked to existential anxiety, distrust, suspicion and despair, study finds

Crypto for Advisors: Web2 to Web3

Germany Dumping $2.8B Bitcoin Is ‘Market Intervention,’ Despite Murky Legal Justifications

Chainbase Raises $15M to Grow Omnichain Data Network

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