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FTC report assails social networks’ privacy, safety practices
The Federal Trade Commission said social media and streaming companies including YouTube, Amazon and Facebook fail to adequately protect consumer privacy.
By Cristiano Lima-Strong and Naomi NixSeptember 19, 2024
Tech BriefAnalysis
House panel advances child safety bills but roadblocks pile up
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By Cristiano Lima-StrongSeptember 19, 2024
Pagers attack brings to life long-feared supply chain threat
The deadly detonation of thousands of Hezbollah pagers shows the power and stealth of sophisticated supply chain attacks.
By Eva Dou and Gerrit De VynckSeptember 19, 2024
Eyes hurt from staring at screens? Don’t fall for blue light glasses.
Eyewear companies sell lenses that block blue light at an upcharge, claiming it causes eyestrain. But experts say research offers no evidence of that.
By Tatum HunterSeptember 19, 2024
U.S. and allies seize control of massive Chinese tech spying network
FBI Director hails successful action but calls it “just one round in a much longer fight.”
By Joseph Menn and Ellen NakashimaSeptember 18, 2024
Russia blames Ukraine for possible assassination attempt at Trump golf course
A pro-Kremlin narrative implicating Kyiv takes hold among some conservative influencers, as tech leaders testify on the Hill about foreign meddling in the U.S. election.
By Cat ZakrzewskiSeptember 18, 2024
Hezbollah explosions put spotlight on old-school pagers
Hezbollah turned to low-tech pagers to avoid cellphone tracking by Israeli intelligence. Who else uses pagers, and why?
By Victoria BissetSeptember 18, 2024
Tech BriefAnalysis
Zuckerberg shrinks from politics as Musk goes all-in for Trump
The two social media executives are following very different political playbooks.
By Will Oremus and Cristiano Lima-StrongSeptember 18, 2024
Tech in Your LifeReview
iPhone 16’s camera takes some getting used to, but its battery is better
The company’s latest iPhones don’t have Apple Intelligence yet — but they do think about photos differently.
By Chris VelazcoSeptember 18, 2024
California passes AI laws to curb election deepfakes, protect actors
The bills signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) come amid concerns over the use of AI in the run-up to the presidential vote and its threat to actors’ livelihoods.
By Kelsey Ables and Gerrit De VynckSeptember 18, 2024
A bottle of water per email: the hidden environmental costs of using AI chatbots
AI needs a lot of electricity and water to stay cool in data centers. We break down the toll prompt-by-prompt to show the scale of AI’s environmental needs.
By Pranshu Verma and Shelly TanSeptember 18, 2024
YouTuber MrBeast, Amazon sued by show contestants for alleged abuses
The lawsuit alleges sexual harassment and injury on the set of the Amazon Prime reality competition show “Beast Games,” based on the internet star’s videos.
By Kelly Kasulis ChoSeptember 18, 2024
Instagram’s latest child safety effort: ‘Teen accounts’
Instagram is introducing Teen Accounts, which aim to streamline previous attempts to give parents oversight into what their younger teens are doing online.
By Naomi Nix and Cristiano Lima-StrongSeptember 17, 2024
FAA to fine SpaceX for breaking launch rules, drawing rebuke from Musk
The Federal Aviation Administration wants to fine Elon Musk’s SpaceX $633,009 for allegedly failing to follow license requirements in two recent launches.
By Aaron GreggSeptember 17, 2024
Russians made video falsely accusing Harris of hit-and-run, Microsoft says
Russian propagandists have circulated a video falsely accusing Kamala Harris of involvement in a hit-and-run accident, Microsoft says.
By Joseph MennSeptember 17, 2024
How to set up monitored ‘teen accounts’ on Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat
Here’s how to set up teen accounts and parental controls on Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube.
By Tatum HunterSeptember 17, 2024
Tech BriefAnalysis
The EU is losing two titans of tech regulation, testing its resolve
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By Cristiano Lima-StrongSeptember 17, 2024
Meta bans Russian state media outlet RT for acts of ‘foreign interference’
The U.S. recently imposed sanctions on RT’s parent companies, Rossiya Segodnya and TV-Novosti, accusing them of acting as an arm of Moscow’s intelligence operations.
By Niha MasihSeptember 17, 2024
Data centers are everywhere. What it’s like to work in one.
Often seen as the “invisible” workforce behind the scenes, data center workers are critical to the operation of modern technology and the future of AI.
By Danielle AbrilSeptember 17, 2024
Amazon tells staff to return to office five days a week
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy shared a message announcing the new return-to-office policy, telling employees they will be expected to be in the office five days a week starting Jan. 2.
By Danielle AbrilSeptember 16, 2024
