Even as cryptocurrency prices have plunged, several big tech companies are working on their own digital tokens for use in text messaging systems. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2BYdmqj
From sponsoring “Hockey Night in Canada” to financing 5G research, Huawei’s footprint in Canada is expanding. Former government officials are expressing concern, but many consumers like the products. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2BVRDPH
In a music video on Chinese social media, young patriots sing the praises of the tech giant’s smartphones. The company says it had nothing to do with it. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2NBOwBq
The agency found many users of the app, now known as TikTok, were under 13 and revealed sensitive personal information without their parents’ permission. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2Tg1F8r
The American-led campaign against Huawei hung over the giant tech conference in Barcelona. But most attendees were focused instead on new mobile phones and ultrafast wireless networks. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2VqSDCY
Despite being an excellent phone with an innovative wide-angle camera, Samsung’s new flagship device lags Apple in biometrics. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2Xt2jys
To protect himself and his sources from prying eyes in China, Paul Mozur, a technology reporter in Shanghai, leaves just an “innocent trace” of digital exhaust. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2tFJAlC
Seeing the world while holding down a full-time job sounds too good to be true, but with the right planning, equipment and support, it can be done. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2NAhrFW
Managers who aggressively “demand” excellence from their employees won’t necessarily produce it, researchers say. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2EzGvdm
The country, an ally of the United States, will work with the Chinese company on a high-speed wireless network in latest setback to American campaign. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2EduZmp
The federal government lost its second bid to halt the blockbuster transaction, which has already begun to reshape much of the media industry. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2EzuRyX
Are some celebrity mediums fooling their audience members by reading social media pages in advance? A group of online vigilantes is out to prove it. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2tCk8gT
Mr. Musk violated a settlement when he published information about production goals without seeking approval from his company’s lawyers, the Securities and Exchange Commission wrote to a judge. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2BVqL2y
When you need a new charging cable for your phone, or video cable for your TV, you don’t need to spend a fortune. We asked the experts for the affordable options they buy. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2H4fSyv
Many companies invest in automation because the tax code encourages it, not because robots are more productive. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2Vfht8x
As a devastating disease afflicts the country’s swine, companies are scrambling to roll out facial and voice recognition and other unproven ways to save them. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2VjLQeh
Garrett Morgan created an improved gas mask. Marie Van Brittan Brown patented a home security system. Lonnie Johnson dreamed up the Super Soaker. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2EsbjMK
Behind the scenes, businesspeople worry that Beijing has become more interested in solidifying its control over people’s lives than promoting economic growth. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2ItXsJR
Plus, what a sneaker says about college sports, and questions about the next step in building wireless networks. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2tAochS
The digital platform is grappling with the proliferation of anti-vaccination content online, a problem also faced by Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2Td8szw
The potential bans of Huawei technology is overshadowing the mobile phone industry’s biggest annual event in Barcelona. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2GYdTM8
The impact virtual and augmented reality software has had on the travel industry is small but growing. Here are a few examples you may encounter before or during your next trip. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2Iu7uef
After sending pilots to the edge of space in December, the company moved another step closer to commercial space travel with another safe flight on Friday. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2GHCfdK
In this week’s newsletter, Nicole Perlroth explains why U.S. companies and government agencies face renewed cybersecurity concerns. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2SiOjnd
The battle over Amazon’s New York plans resurfaced tensions among unions over how to deal with Uber, Airbnb and other emerging giants. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2Nk7TOX
Amazon may not call it home. But the city, by design and because of its allure, is increasingly a magnet for coders and companies. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2GD6yCD
The company had pledged to do away with the controversial practice for sexual harassment claims, but expanded it to all disputes. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2BNymQv
The company had pledged to do away with the controversial practice for sexual harassment claims, but expanded it to all disputes. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2STW3RE
The Chinese technology company, accused by American authorities of posing a security risk, will add to its research and development group in Canada. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2T6Jn9v
DNA is spelled out with four letters, or bases. Researchers have now built a system with eight. It may hold clues to the potential for life elsewhere in the universe and could also expand our capacity to store digital data on Earth from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2IrmlWU
With $100 million and a lot of volunteer labor, SpaceIL’s Beresheet spacecraft could be the first privately built vessel to reach the lunar surface. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2T6r0Bz
The groups called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether Facebook violated consumer protection and child privacy laws. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2U1N4uj
Google said it had deleted the accounts and channels of people leaving the comments in question, but acknowledged “there’s more to be done.” from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2Xfn0xH
Hoping to beat Uber to the market, Lyft plans to talk up its offering to investors, known as the roadshow, in mid-March and go public in early April. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2Sec9Ra
A top security official outlined an alternative approach to the Trump administration’s call to keep the Chinese company Huawei out of 5G networks. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2E8UeGD
Isabella Kwai, a reporter in Australia, rarely takes notes on paper anymore and instead uses her iPhone. She can still look sources in the eye while typing. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2SUy9Ww
For a glimpse of what’s coming, look to Samsung’s newly unveiled Galaxy phones. One of the models works with 5G wireless networks, while another folds up like a book. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2X9eFfb
The bills come amid a trend toward “cash-free” stores, which supporters say are more convenient. Critics counter that they discriminate against the poor. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2BK0ZxT
The attacks, which come ahead of elections in May, reflect the spread of a broad online campaign linked to Moscow to disrupt its political opponents. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2Ej4tZX
Ren Zhengfei had previously avoided passing judgment on the case out of respect for the legal process. Now he appears to be sharpening his language. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2V6kgB0
The tech giant put “too much focus” on art-house fare, the head of Amazon Studios said. The tech giant will now focus more on films for a broader audience, including “sexy date-night movies.” from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2Ijl2ZX
Virgin Hyperloop One is testing a system that would put passengers in pods hurtling through vacuum tubes. Other companies are moving ahead with similar plans. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2TVSKpy
New government regulation of Silicon Valley is needed, a parliamentary committee concluded after an 18-month investigation. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2BGk9ou
President Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and his trade conflicts with China are believed to have inspired new waves of attacks. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2DSbTSH
Lisa Taback, who worked with Harvey Weinstein on awards campaigns for best picture winners like “The Artist” and “The King’s Speech,” is in charge of the lavish effort behind “Roma.” from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2ttoLdg
The results of a consumer genetic test identified the mother of the man whose donated sperm was used to conceive Danielle Teuscher’s daughter. Legal warnings soon followed. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2GsM8vR
The ride-hailing giant said that excluding certain costs, its losses increased significantly in the fourth quarter of 2018. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2N91KFx
The deal is the latest example of how the auto industry is being reshaped by new technologies and nimble companies that have raced ahead of many traditional carmakers. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2SAFqdS
What kinds of companies will be the next so-called unicorns? A hint: Many of them won’t have much in common with Uber or Airbnb. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2EcsZMm
The social media company is in discussions with regulators over claims that it violated a 2011 consent decree regarding user privacy. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2GsvRXH
Labor groups aiming to organize a Staten Island warehouse were in talks with the company a day before it abandoned plans for a Queens headquarters. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2GKvGqm
Amazon’s pullout poses a challenge to one of the company’s bedrock beliefs: that being loved by customers is all that matters. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2DGCLFa
3D-printed and “smart” pharmaceuticals are making medical treatments more effective. But it may take years before the new devices reach most patients, if they do at all. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2SPbCcv
Amazon’s plan to build a sprawling complex in Queens in return for nearly for $3 billion in government incentives had come under fierce opposition from local lawmakers. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2BBREIB
The Modi government’s plan, which would require tech companies to automatically block a vast array of content, stifles free speech, critics said. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2N5PmpH
Want to take President Xi Jinping’s wisdom with you wherever you go? A lot of Chinese people do. Or they’ve been told to. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2tmutxh
The cancellation of a tourism initiative and the abrupt return of a Shanghai-bound Air New Zealand flight has many suspecting Chinese retaliation for a ban on the company Huawei. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2GNxSNR
Careful out there. Scammers are robbing people who are looking for love online, and the problem is only getting worse. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2IkrRuq
Melissa Eddy, a Berlin reporter, explains how privacy laws have led to blurred Google Street View pictures, and why WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook are popular almost despite themselves. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2GqeBlR
The former executive, who oversaw compliance with insider trading rules, was accused by the S.E.C. of profiting on nonpublic information. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2GoREzw
In a country where wealth usually comes from mining or banking, Scott Farquhar and Mike Cannon-Brookes of Atlassian are a new kind of mogul. And they’re getting into politics. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2E8b7Ch
The company expected a smooth path to a deal. But then came the rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the progressive left, which shook the foundation of the state’s politics. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2UTdkqP
Before you get out the hardware, use software like free floor-plan apps and augmented-reality tools to sketch out the ideas for your remodeling projects. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2Gou0n0
The strip’s tagline was “Gay Muslim comics for people who are able to think.” Instagram said it had not complied with the government’s request to block it. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2N7PF3q
The private Facebook group, called the Ligue du LOL, was behind waves of online mockery of women in journalism, often those who were feminists. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2RWhrAE
A long-awaited executive order would block technology from adversarial powers, including China, from superfast next-generation networks. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2Ssvl2u
Democratic lawmakers, empowered by their new House majority, have amplified their criticism of the deal, and two hearings are set this week. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2E820l2
A reporter for the site estimates the effort has the support of “90 percent” of eligible employees. The BuzzFeed founder Jonah Peretti has spoken against the idea. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2DvUleR
Mete out love and discipline. Set ambitious goals. Endure a teenager’s first dates. Fans say the game Chinese Parents is a surprisingly poignant exercise in role reversal. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2X0fBCe
The paper, which has flourished under Mr. Bezos’ ownership, is now reporting on his dispute with another publisher, American Media Inc. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2TJphPJ
But the order does not set aside additional funds for A.I. development, and officials provided few details on how it will track the progress of its new policies. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2UR19uH
A neural network analyzed the medical records of 600,000 hospital patients in China, and diagnosed their conditions as accurately as doctors did in some cases. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2BvXpYi
But the order does not set aside additional funds for A.I. development, and officials provided few details on how it will track the progress of its new policies. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2WV9bVa
If American Media is found to have broken a law, it would be in violation of a deal struck with federal prosecutors in connection to hush money paid to protect Donald Trump. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2HYYdup
A neural network analyzed the medical records of 600,000 hospital patients in China, and diagnosed their conditions as accurately as doctors did in some cases. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2MXWMuU
From Tokyo to Zurich, readers told us how New York’s subway compares with the public transportation in their cities (spoiler alert: not well). from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2MYjbs8
Uber and Airbnb were part of an early generation of tech start-ups that quickly reached $1 billion in value. The up-and-coming generation is looking very different. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2TGgn5p
CB Insights, a firm that tracks start-ups, analyzed a variety of data to create a list of 50 private companies around the world that are on a path to a $1 billion valuation. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2BthK0u
With new vegetarian and lab-produced burgers coming to stores, several states are looking to bar newcomers from using the word meat on their labels. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2SElgyG
“When people have something to say, they come to Medium, where they can say it at length,” a spokeswoman for the online platform said. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2HYOLHr
The threat of legal action by the Chinese tech giant is part of a broader effort to defend itself from charges that it poses a security risk. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2GxwQVO
Blackmail and extortion schemes have existed for centuries, from 17th-century Scottish farmers paying off plunderers to David Letterman revealing he was targeted to keep his affairs quiet. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2Gxro5i
Quadriga CX said that Gerald W. Cotten died while visiting India in December, and he was the sole person able to access $250 million in client holdings. Some investors are skeptical. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2GaX5Cj
Global criticism of the tech industry hasn’t had an impact on the bottom line — at least not yet, writes Kate Conger. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2WJ0yge
In an online post, the chief executive of Amazon said the tabloid’s owner had used “extortion and blackmail” to try to stop his investigation into leaked photos and text messages. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2GlmVnh
Instagram and its parent company, Facebook, will no longer allow images of cutting and will make nongraphic photos of self-harm, such as healed scars, more difficult to find. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2GwySWi
In an online post, the chief executive of Amazon said the tabloid’s owner had used “extortion and blackmail” to try to stop his investigation into leaked photos and text messages. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2RP7nsU
Britain’s chief medical officers declined to recommend specific age or time limits, but saw associations between social media use and mental health problems. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2TBUvIB
Net income was $255 million in the fourth quarter, the fifth straight with a profit. But the company reported a loss of users for the third consecutive quarter, to 321 million. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2DdBs05
The competition authority said the company could no longer combine data from different sources without explicit permission from users. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2SwzPnY
In the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, Facebook, working with a local partner, has found a way to overcome China’s internet blocks to make ad dollars. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2WPtxzh
The N.Y.P.D. said that Waze, by allowing people to share the locations of sobriety checkpoints, was impeding the police’s ability to keep streets safe. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2DVMHM5
Parents are often surprised by unauthorized credit card charges. The culprit: Bait apps, which lure children into buying virtual junk online. Preventing these purchases isn’t easy, but it can be done. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2WO7nNQ
The new emojis and variants, which emphasize inclusivity, are expected to come out later this year, the organization that sets standards for emoji compatibility announced. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2HXw1bk
The delivery start-up will retroactively pay shoppers whose tips were included in guaranteed minimum amounts. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2ScnMwA
The delivery start-up will retroactively pay shoppers whose tips were included in guaranteed minimum amounts. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2MQP7Pf
The delivery companies are under fire from critics who say the companies are taking advantage of their workers with deceptive tipping policies. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2TBE0fl
The deals will help the music-streaming giant expand beyond its core service and reduce its reliance on the major record labels. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2Gt19gA
The company is nearing its goal of $800 million in digital revenue ahead of a 2020 target. Paying subscribers rose to 4.3 million, a record. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2StLVyi
Angela Ahrendts, hired after leading Burberry to global prominence, was among Apple’s highest-paid executives. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2RDhP6Z
Researchers at DeepMind, owned by Google’s parent company, and other companies are applying their powerful A.I. systems to drug discovery research. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2MSan75
The social media company, which makes the Snapchat ephemeral messaging app, said on Tuesday that the flood of users who were leaving its platform had subsided. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2D8mSXI
The Senate has tapped a vocal critic of Amazon, State Senator Michael Gianaris of Queens, to sit on a state board that could kill the deal. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2MO8gkG
Fast, accurate and no typos! Bloomberg News, The Washington Post and The Associated Press test out machine-generated journalism. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2SacQzO
Google’s parent company, fueled by searches on mobile devices and YouTube’s popularity, continues to have strong financial results. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2TrVYBa
Getting a “throwaway” email for online booking is one tip experts offer. Another: Consider signing up for a credit card only for online purchases. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2S7BYXG
The workplace messaging company, one of the technology industry’s so-called unicorns, said Monday it had confidentially filed to go public. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2Grxq7L
Scientists accelerated the update of a model of Earth’s fluctuating magnetic field, which is needed to keep navigational systems functioning. Many wondered what’s happening inside the planet’s core. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2t4xnGX
The largest tech companies aren’t driving the performance of the market, and that shift doesn’t bode well for a march to new highs. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2UEGdHe
From Apple to Nvidia, tech companies say business is slowing. Among the reasons: China and a Bitcoin slump. It may be just a bump — until it’s not. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2WDfAEa
Whether you’re traveling abroad or just away from home, these apps and services can help you get from the airport or hotel to the places you actually want to see. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2sZOycN
The second season averaged 1.9 million viewers during its first seven days, according to Nielsen, which released an Amazon show’s figures for the first time. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2CXgCBS
The company, which has shifted the project’s emphasis from manufacturing, said it would include a plant that turns out displays for consumer products. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2MM1Ank
A software update will be released next week for owners of iPhones, iPads and Mac computers, the company said. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2t0avZh
A lawsuit challenging the Federal Communications Commission’s repeal of rules meant to ensure internet users open access to all websites and services is one of several fronts in a broader battle. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2Be3dFQ
For years, BuzzFeed seemed to be leading the journalism industry toward a brave new future. Now that it has stumbled, the way ahead looks more old-school than ever. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2MOCAMc
A lawsuit challenging the Federal Communications Commission’s repeal of rules meant to ensure internet users open access to all websites and services is one of several fronts in a broader battle. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2UBTHDF
A software update will be released next week for owners of iPhones, iPads and Mac computers, the company said. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2S0gsUS
Li Yuan, Asia tech columnist for The Times, says it could be a tough year for tech workers in China amid a growing trade war with the United States. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2CYdlCD
Chinese factories, which have long made goods for the world, increasingly make stuff for the country’s own middle class. When those spenders hold back, local workers can suffer. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2CYrHTm
After two days of disruptions, the iPhone maker restored the social network’s access to internal apps that its employees rely on in their jobs. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2sXslMa
The company is compensating for slowing growth in e-commerce by expanding its fast-moving, highly profitable cloud and advertising businesses. from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2t0D2h4