Tag: Technology
Masayuki Uemura, 78, Dies; Designed the First Nintendo Console
TOKYO — Masayuki Uemura, an engineer who developed the Nintendo Entertainment System,…
Now in Your Inbox: Political Misinformation
A few weeks ago, Representative Dan Crenshaw, a Texas Republican, falsely claimed…
Alibaba Dismisses Employee Who Accused Her Boss of Rape
In the video she posted on the company’s internal website, she accused…
Congress, Far From ‘a Series of Tubes,’ Is Still Nowhere Near Reining In Tech
“It’s not a trick question,” Mr. Poe blustered. “You know, you make…
Elon Musk’s Latest Innovation: Troll Philanthropy
Mr. Musk did not respond to an email asking him to discuss…
Gig Worker Protections Get a Push in European Proposal
Last year, gig economy companies staged a successful referendum campaign in California…
BuzzFeed Stock Drops Nearly 24 Percent
BuzzFeed’s first week on the stock market went from bad to worse…
Why Apps Suddenly Want to Protect Kids
But most advocates for children believe the guidelines are a thoughtful approach…
Elizabeth Holmes Rests Her Case in Fraud Trial
When asked how that had affected her work at Theranos, Ms. Holmes…
How to Use Your Phone’s Privacy-Protection Tools
Concerned about how your data is being used by apps and websites?…
Group Backed by Top Companies Moves to Combat A.I. Bias in Hiring
Artificial intelligence software is increasingly used by human resources departments to screen…
Chanel, TikTok and the Beauty Advent Calendar Controversy
Hell hath no fury like a social media mob that thinks it…