Tag: Technology
Elizabeth Holmes Trial: Key Takeaways From Week 9
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The ninth week of testimony in the fraud…
Anonymity No More? Age Checks Come to the Web.
Richard Errington clicked to stream a science-fiction film from his home in…
Ignoring Sanctions, Russia Renews Broad Cybersurveillance Operation
SEA ISLAND, Ga. — Russia’s premier intelligence agency has launched another campaign…
Facebook Debates What to Do With Its Like and Share Buttons
SAN FRANCISCO — In 2019, Facebook researchers began a new study of…
I’m Not a Pilot, but I Just Flew a Helicopter Over California
CAMARILLO, Calif. — On a recent Wednesday afternoon, I flew a helicopter…
In India, Facebook Struggles to Combat Misinformation and Hate Speech
On Feb. 4, 2019, a Facebook researcher created a new user account…
Key takeaways from Week 7 of the Elizabeth Holmes trial.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — In the seventh week of the fraud trial…
Eating Disorders and Social Media Prove Difficult to Untangle
On Twitter, creators routinely share advice for crash diets and encourage disordered…
Lyft Says 1,807 Sexual Assaults Occurred in Rides in 2019
More than 1,800 sexual assaults occurred during Lyft rides in 2019, the…
Mark Zuckerberg to Be Added to Facebook Privacy Suit
WASHINGTON — The attorney general for the District of Columbia on Wednesday…
The True Cost of Upgrading Your Phone
Let’s talk about buying an iPhone for $1,000. Tim Cook, Apple’s chief…
Facebook to Pay $14 Million to Settle Worker Discrimination Claims
WASHINGTON — Facebook agreed on Tuesday to pay up to $14.25 million…