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As TikTok's popularity has exploded, it's become more than just a place for viral dance challenges.

The politician tapped to help Japan keep pace with the digital age has his work cut out for him.

Japan said it is providing a major U.S. chipmaker a subsidy of up to $322 million to back its plan to produce advanced memory chips at a Hiroshima factory.

Newly disclosed text messages between Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal showed that the two men briefly bonded in April over their love of engineering — at least until Musk tweeted this message early on Aug. 9: ‘Is Twitter dying.

Police say the hacker who stole the personal data of almost 10 million people in one of Australia’s worst privacy breaches concealed their identity, actions and whereabouts.

The House has approved antitrust legislation targeting the dominance of Big Tech companies by giving states greater power in competition cases and increasing money for federal regulators.

Google says it plans to expand its cloud services infrastructure to Greece, promising to create nearly 20,000 jobs through direct investment and partnerships by the end of the decade.

Doreen Bogdan-Martin of the United States has been elected to head the U.N.’s telecommunications agency.

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says Australia could have tough new data protection laws in place this year in an urgent response to a cyberattack that stole from a telecommunications company the personal data of 9.8 million customers.

Amazon says it’s raising its average starting pay for frontline workers from $18 to $19 a hour.

For years, Facebook, now called Meta, has pushed the narrative that it was a neutral platform in Myanmar that was misused by malicious people and failed to moderate violent and hateful material adequately.

Soon enough, a bedside Amazon device might know whether you’re sleeping — or not.

Australia’s federal and state governments have called for Optus to pay for replacing passports and driver’s licenses after 9.8 million of the telecommunications company’s customers had personal data stolen by computer hackers.

A Delaware judge heard more arguments over the exchange of information by lawyers in the Twitter lawsuit that seeks to force billionaire Elon Musk to carry through with his $44 billion acquisition of the social platform.

Facebook says it has identified and stopped a sprawling network of fake accounts that spread Russian propaganda about the invasion of Ukraine throughout Western Europe.

Australia's second-largest wireless carrier says police are investigating the release by a purported hacker of stolen personal data from its customers and demanding a $1 million ransom in cryptocurrency.

British authorities say TikTok could face a 27 million-pound ($29 million) fine over a possible breach of U.K. data protection law by failing to protect children’s privacy when they are using the video-sharing platform.

Apple Inc. has announced it will make its iPhone 14 in India.

The Australian government says it's considering tougher cybersecurity rules for telecommunications companies and blamed the nation’s second-largest wireless carrier, Optus, for an unprecedented breach of personal data from 9.8 million customers.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk won a reprieve from questioning by Twitter lawyers Monday, according to several press reports citing anonymous sources.

Tech writer Tatum Hunter gets hacked on purpose to figure out what hackers can see and what they can't.

Amazon says it is holding a second Prime Day-like shopping event in October.

The Treasury Department says it will allow American tech firms to expand their business in Iran to boost internet access for the Iranian people.

Actions by Facebook and its parent Meta during last year’s Gaza war violated the rights of Palestinian users to freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, political participation and non-discrimination.

Federal regulators are ordering Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and CEO Andy Jassy to testify in the government's investigation of Amazon Prime.

Saudi Arabia plans to launch a training program with the goal of sending its own astronauts, including a woman, into space next year.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered the lone video speech at the U.N. General Assembly.

European Parliament members investigating the use of surveillance spyware by European Union governments have sharply criticized Israel.

Iranians are experiencing a near-total internet blackout amid days of mass protests against the government.

The latest iOS 16 update allows you to use voice dictation to type emojis.

On iOS 16, you can now add widgets and other fun things to your lock screen.

Elon Musk’s hopes to operate his satellite internet firm in Iran require permission from the Treasury Department, which said Tuesday it welcomes applications to support internet freedom in the country, which is largely isolated from western economies.

The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be equipped with blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.

At a Jack-in-the-Box in Chula Vista, Calif., Flippy — an autonomous robotic arm with eight associated cameras — is responsible for frying all your fast food.

Video game producer Rockstar Games says early development footage from the next version of its popular title Grand Theft Auto was stolen in the hack of its network.

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a Texas law targeting major social media companies like Facebook and Twitter.

The ride-hailing service Uber says all its services are operational following what security professionals are calling a major data breach.

Donald Trump is increasingly embracing and endorsing the QAnon conspiracy theory, even as the number of frightening real-world events linked to the movement rises.

Uber says it has reached out to law enforcement after the apparent breach of its network.

Geoffrey Fowler and Chris Velazco offer their takes on the new iPhone 14 for the Washington Post Help Desk.

A new law in California will require companies that provide online services to protect children's privacy.

A major software change to the cryptocurrency ethereum holds the potential to dramatically reduce its energy consumption and resulting climate effects.

Microsoft’s $69 billion deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard faces an in-depth antitrust investigation in Britain after the tech company refused to offer proposals to ease competition concerns.

Software company Adobe is buying online design company Figma in an approximately $20 billion cash-and-stock deal.

The European Union’s executive arm is proposing legislation to force manufacturers to ensure that devices connected to the internet meet cybersecurity standards.

Federal investigators say a 20-year-old Tesla driver who died with a passenger in a fiery, high-speed crash on a South Florida street last year might have been upset after learning he had lost a scholarship.

California is suing Amazon, accusing the company of violating the state’s antitrust and unfair competition laws.

The Justice Department says three Iranian citizens have been charged in the United States with ransomware attacks that targeted power companies, local governments and small businesses and nonprofits, including a Pennsylvania domestic violence shelter.

A U.S. firm that monitors false online claims reports that searches for information about prominent news topics on TikTok are likely to turn up results riddled with misinformation.

One of the European Union’s highest courts has largely upheld a huge fine issued to Google by the bloc’s antitrust enforcers in 2018 over its Android mobile operating system.

South Korea’s privacy watchdog has fined Google and Meta a combined 100 billion won ($72 million) for tracking consumers' online behavior without their consent and using their data for targeted advertisements.

China has granted a game license to its second largest gaming firm, NetEase, the first in over a year in a possible sign Beijing may be easing a crackdown on the industry.

Northern Virginia has established itself as the world's largest home for data centers.

A strike by railroad workers would have wide-ranging impact on consumers, commuters and businesses.

Twitter’s former security chief told Congress Tuesday there was “at least one agent” from China’s intelligence service on Twitter’s payroll — and that the company knowingly allowed India to add agents to the company roster as well.

With Apple's iOS16 update it's now possible to change and call back messages you send to other iPhones. Help Desk columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler explains how.

With Apple's iOS16 update it's now possible to change and call back messages you send to other iPhones. Help Desk columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler explains how.

The Washington Post Help Desk columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler and tech reporter Chris Velazco break down the latest releases Apple announced on Sept 7.

Apple announced two new iPhone 14 Pro's with always-on displays, improved low-light photography, Emergency SOS via satellite and crash detection on Sept. 7.

Help Desk reporter Chris Velazco shares how to text from a Mac or PC.

Help Desk reporter Chris Velazco shares how to text from a Mac or PC.

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert on Aug. 25 announced a partnership with SpaceX to use Starlink satellites to expand the carrier’s coverage.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Aug. 25 the new cellular service with T-Mobile will use Starlink satellites and will work with phones currently on the market.

The Washington Post's Chris Velazco and Geoffrey Fowler compared Apple's new M2 MacBook Air to Apple's M1 MacBook Air head-to-head.

The Washington Post tech columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler shares five ways to save the life of your batteries and keep your devices out of the landfill.

Google researchers are using results from large language models and A.I. studies to teach simple robots to make decisions and perform more complicated tasks.

Help Desk reporter Chris Velazco reviewed several unique smartphones. Spoiler alert: None of them are iPhones.

Any portable gadget with a battery is eventually going to stop working. Post columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler says device makers should be up front with consumers.

Twitter is suing Elon Musk to force him to buy the tech giant. Silicon Valley correspondent Elizabeth Dwoskin explains how the legal drama has unfolded.

Tech reporter Chris Velazco shares how to save old voicemails for The Washington Post's Help Desk.

New dad and Post tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler asked Frances Haugen for help understanding why shocking Instagram images kept appearing next to his baby's.

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen and The Washington Post tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler discuss the potential harms of unchecked social media algorithms.

Twitter accepted a $44 billion takeover offer from Elon Musk on April 25. Why did he want to buy the social media giant?

Technology columnist Geoffrey Fowler hid an Apple AirTag, a Samsung SmartTag and a Tile in a stroller to test the effectiveness of anti-stalking technology.

The Washington Post tech reporter Tatum Hunter worked out using Oculus fitness apps to find which could match against real-world cardio exercise.

A crew of three wealthy entrepreneurs and a former NASA astronaut, who is serving as their guide, docked on April 9 at the ISS.

SpaceX successfully launched a crew of private citizens from the Kennedy Space Center on a flight to the International Space Station on April 8.

Is the metaverse coming to your workplace? Tech at work writer Danielle Abril explains what you need to know for The Washington Post's Help Desk.

Technology writer Tatum Hunter breaks down the best payment apps for The Washington Post's Help Desk.

Dave Jorgenson takes us behind the scenes of his job: TikTok creator for The Washington Post.

Technology reporter Heather Kelly explains how to protect your privacy on Twitter for The Washington Post's Help Desk.

Technology reporter Heather Kelly explains how to protect your privacy on TikTok for The Washington Post's Help Desk.

Tech reporter Chris Velazco explains what you need to know to get 5G service on your smartphones.

Stephanie Hinds, a U.S. attorney, said in a statement on Jan. 3 that the guilty verdicts reflected Holmes’ "culpability in this large scale investor fraud."

Tidal power generators that look like aircraft are being tested in the sea off the Faroe Islands.

Help Desk reporter Heather Kelly looks at what might cause holiday shopping headaches and how to avoid them.

The Washington Post's Tatum Hunter shows how tools thieves used to hide from the law can help you protect your privacy, money and data from being stolen.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off, carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station from the Kennedy Space Center on Nov. 10.

Four astronauts splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico on Nov. 8, completing a six-month mission on the International Space Station.

The new technology is part of a partnership with the TSA to cut wait times at security checkpoints.

Inexpensive Bluetooth trackers like AirTags and Tile give us the perilous power to find and confront our thieves.

Senators say new social media laws could be on the way - sooner than later | Accountable

An independent U_N_ investigator is warning that despite the Nobel Peace Prize to courageous Filipino journalist Maria Ressa, “gender equality in freedom of expression remains a distant goal.”

Tech reporter Heather Kelly shares a quick tip to make your Google experience more private for The Washington Post's Help Desk.

Tech reporter Chris Velazco shares tips on what to do with your old phones and gadgets for The Washington Post's Help Desk.

There’s no telling what you might find — or how you’ll find it — when the search engine is off.

To find the best payment apps to go cashless, tech reporter Tatum Hunter compares usability and major features for The Washington Post's Help Desk.

SpaceX’s Inspiration4 flight splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean on Sept. 18, completing the first all-civilian mission to orbit the Earth.

Watch the highlights of Apple's Sept 14 fall product reveal.

On Sept. 14, the Apple showed off a new smartwatch with a tougher, larger screen and new software for typing messages.