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Tesla Robotaxis Are Big on Wall St. but Lagging on Roads December 25, 2025
Shares of Tesla have hit new highs on optimism about the company’s self-driving taxis. But experts say Tesla is far behind Waymo, which has a big head start.
A Father and Son’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery December 25, 2025
Larry and David Ellison didn’t always have a close relationship. Now they’re one of the most intriguing partnerships in business.
They Seek to Curb Online Hate. The U.S. Accuses Them of Censorship. December 24, 2025
The Trump administration said five regulators and researchers who work to tackle disinformation and abuse on the internet had been barred from entering the United States.
Trump Administration Downplays A.I. Risks, Ignoring Economists’ Concerns December 24, 2025
The administration has downplayed concerns — from mass job losses, to a potential financial bubble — as President Trump cheers soaring stock prices and faster growth.
Handy Phone Features Can Save You Holiday Time December 24, 2025
Try these useful shortcuts for sharing your Wi-Fi with guests, wrangling your to-do list or deciding what to do with family and friends.
Texas Age-Verification Law for App Stores Is Blocked, a Win for Apple and Google December 24, 2025
A preliminary injunction in federal court cited the First Amendment, handing a win to tech companies like Apple and Google.
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers December 24, 2025
The Trump administration, citing “foreign censorship,” imposed travel bans on experts involved in monitoring major tech platforms.
How Much Water Does the A.I. Industry Use? December 23, 2025
Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, the hosts of “Hard Fork” at The New York Times, spoke with Andrew Marley, executive director for Effective Altruism DC, about how much water A.I. data centers use.
Is Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids a Good Idea? December 23, 2025
On the “Hard Fork” podcast, the hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss a new law in Australia barring kids under 16 from social media.
It’s a Hard Forkin’ Christmas! December 23, 2025
The “Hard Fork” co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton sing an original, tech-inspired rendition of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
Former Roomba C.E.O. Reminisces on 2008’s Viral ‘Shark Cat’ Meme December 23, 2025
In conversation with Kevin Roose and Casey Newton on the “Hard Fork” podcast, the former Roomba C.E.O. Colin Angle shares how YouTube’s viral shark cat brought him joy in 2008.
Google Buys Data Center Company for $4.75 Billion December 23, 2025
The deal for Intersect, a data center and energy developer, is set to help Google build out its infrastructure for artificial intelligence.
Some of the World’s Atomic Clocks Were Off Last Week (by 5-Millionths of a Second) December 22, 2025
How some of the world’s most precise clocks missed a very small beat.
She Fell in Love With ChatGPT. Then She Ghosted It. December 22, 2025
The 29-year-old woman who created the “MyBoyfriendIsAI” community on Reddit isn’t dating (or sexting) her A.I. boyfriend anymore. She found something more fulfilling.
Driving Somewhere for the Holidays? Here’s How to Make Your Road Trip Safe. December 22, 2025
Be sure you have the right equipment and apps for weather and traffic, and don’t forget to check those tires. Here are more tips for hitting the highway.
Why Do A.I. Chatbots Use ‘I’? December 21, 2025
A.I. chatbots have been designed to behave in a humanlike way. Some experts think that’s a terrible idea.
Power Restored for Most of San Francisco After Widespread Outage December 21, 2025
The hourslong outage affected nearly a third of the city and forced the closure of transit stations. Service was restored for most customers late Saturday.
When Something Goes Wrong With Your Flight, These People Take Charge December 21, 2025
Inside a tornado-hardened office in Texas, 1,700 American Airlines employees manage the carrier’s operations, responding to bad weather, plane trouble and ailing passengers.
U.S. and Venezuela Jam Caribbean GPS Signals to Thwart Attacks, Raising Flight Hazard December 20, 2025
Military brinkmanship between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has led to an increase in electronic warfare in the region.
Trump Media Merger With Nuclear Fusion Firm Raises Ethics Questions December 19, 2025
Trump Media plans to merge with a company developing nuclear fusion technology, putting the president’s financial interests in competition with other energy companies over which his administration holds sway.