TECHNOLOGY

Social media platforms often rely on labels to let users know an account is operated by a Russian state propaganda agency.

Top executives of Chinese e-commerce and financial giant Alibaba say it plans to spin off some of its sprawling e-commerce and finance empire as independent businesses to make them more flexible and maximize their value.

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley has tried to force a Senate vote on legislation that would ban TikTok from operating in the United States.

Twitter says it has removed tweets showing a poster promoting a ‘Trans Day of Vengeance’ protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, D.

Are tech companies moving too fast in rolling out powerful artificial intelligence technology that could one day outsmart humans.

Montenegro says both South Korea and the United States have formally requested extradition of Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon, who is wanted in connection with a $40 billion crash of the firm’s cryptocurrency that devastated retail investors around the world.

Apple is getting into the buy now, pay later space with a few tweaks to the existing model, including no option to pay with a credit card.

Doctors are using AI technology to detect signs of breast cancer, which could help lessen radiologists' workloads. Here's the artificial intelligence breakthrough.

A new indictment charges FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried with directing $40 million in bribes to one or more Chinese officials to unfreeze assets relating to his cryptocurrency business.

MLB The Show is breaking a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players — from Satchel Paige to Jackie Robinson — into the 2023 edition of the game as playable characters.

Can playing more Roblox make your kids more philanthropic.

U.S. highway safety regulators have opened an investigation into complaints that Tesla seat belts may not hold people in a crash.

Japan and the United States have reached an agreement on trade in critical minerals for electric vehicle batteries.

President Joe Biden says Republicans’ budget plans could undermine U.S. manufacturing and help China dominate the world economy.

A proposed French law for the 2024 Paris Olympics that critics contend will open the door for privacy-busting video surveillance technology in Europe has passed an important hurdle.

A downloadable app that has been voiced by “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill is triggered when air raid alarms sound in Ukraine.

Lyft co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer are relinquishing their leadership roles to make way for a former Amazon executive as the ride-hailing service struggles to recover from the pandemic while long-time rival Uber has been regaining its momentum.

South Dakota’s House has failed to override Gov. Kristi Noem’s recent veto of a bill that would have created government regulations for the use of cryptocurrency in the state.

To use, or not to use, Bard.

William Shatner, Monica Lewinsky and other prolific Twitter commentators — some household names, others little-known journalists — could soon be losing the blue check marks that helped verify their identity on the social media platform.

The origin story of the iconic computer game “Tetris” is more thrilling than you may think.

The U.S. government will restrict its use of commercial spyware tools that have been used to surveil human rights activists, journalists and dissidents around the world.

Alibaba founder Jack Ma has resurfaced in China after months of overseas travel, visiting a school in the eastern city of Hangzhou where he discussed various topics including artificial intelligence.

Some parts of Twitter’s source code _ the fundamental computer code on which the social network runs _ were leaked online, the social media company said in a legal filing that was first reported by The New York Times.

For exactly 50 years, Oregon’s farms and forests have been protected from urban sprawl by the nation’s first statewide law creating urban growth boundaries.

German news agency dpa says Lufthansa’s operations have been disrupted at Frankfurt airport because of technical problems.

Recent moves by President Joe Biden to pressure TikTok and approve oil drilling in an untapped area of Alaska are testing the loyalty of a young voters.

Gordon Moore, the Intel Corp. co-founder who set the breakneck pace of progress in the digital age with a simple 1965 prediction of how quickly engineers would boost the capacity of computer chips, has died.

On the one side are dozens of lawmakers on Capitol Hill issuing dire warnings about security breaches and possible Chinese surveillance.

It was the stuff of novels: For years, a con artist plagued the publishing industry, impersonating editors and agents to pull off hundreds of literary heists.

France says it's banning the “recreational″ use of TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and other apps on government employees' phones.

ChatGPT told me what to eat all day and I listened with an open mind and mouth

Ford says its new assembly plant under construction in western Tennessee will be able to build up to 500,000 electric pickup trucks a year at full production.

British antitrust regulators scrutinizing Microsoft’s blockbuster purchase of videogame maker Activision Blizzard have dropped concerns that the deal would hurt the console gaming market.

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has endured a nearly six-hour grilling by U.S. lawmakers, some of whom are pushing to ban the popular short-video app nationwide.

TikTok's CEO was relatively unknown to the U.S. public before Thursday, when he testified before a congressional committee concerned about data protections on the popular video-sharing app.

Fake images of former President Donald Trump being arrested by New York City police and Russian President Vladimir Putin behind prison bars have flooded social media in recent days.

Coinbase’s stock is tumbling after the cryptocurrency trading platform received a warning from the Securities and Exchange Commission that it could possibly face securities charges.

China’s government says it would oppose possible U.S. plans to force TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell the short-video service as a security risk and warned such a move would hurt investor confidence in the United States.

Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman is a TikTok star at age 85, thanks to her 17-year-old grandson.

A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts has finally taken flight, but didn't last long.

Ford’s electric vehicle business has lost $3 billion before taxes during the past two years and will lose a similar amount this year as the company invests heavily in the new technology.

A nearly six-hour grilling of TikTok’s CEO by lawmakers brought the platform’s 150 million U.S. users no closer to an answer as to whether the app will be wiped from their devices.

The battle between the U.S. and China over TikTok came into full view when the social media platform’s CEO testified before Congressional lawmakers.

TikTok is ramping up a public relations campaign to fend off the possibility of a nationwide ban by the Biden administration.

The Netherlands is moving to stop central government employees having apps including popular video sharing service TikTok installed on their work phones, amid concerns over data security.

TikTok has rolled out updated rules and standards for content and its CEO warned against a possible U.S. ban on the video sharing app as he prepares to face Congress.

Google has announced it’s allowing more people to interact with “Bard."

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is telling employees in a memo that the company plans to eliminate 9,000 more jobs in the next few weeks.

Much of the debate about combating online misinformation and extremism revolves around government regulations and changes made by social media platforms.

Taylor Swift opened her U.S. concert series with a three-hour tour of her career.

Not long after the Ohio train derailment, pro-Russian voices on Twitter began spreading anti-U.S. propaganda about the incident.

As part of Apple’s iOS 16.3 update you can now use physical security keys to sign in to your Apple ID. Reporter Heather Kelly talks through how to do it.

Experts believe contents from the wreckage are the key to uncovering its purpose and capabilities.

Antimatter-based propulsion offers a unique opportunity for missions to other star systems because it allows spacecraft to travel much faster than traditional chemical rockets.

Tech reporter Chris Velazco lays out the steps you can do to remotely access a parent or friend's computer.

The last surviving part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 which provides companies legal cover to host others' content could be coming to an end.

A new border control system, which was pushed back to May, has been delayed to the end of the year.

Social media companies all decide which users’ posts to amplify — and reduce. Here’s how we get them to come clean about it.

TikTok’s algorithm can sometimes show unwanted, even offensive content. Help Desk reporter Heather Kelly shows four ways to clean up your “For You Page.”

Social media has been flooded by AI generated images produced by an app called Lensa. Tech reporter Tatum Hunter addresses both the craze and the controversy.

TSA quietly rolled out facial recognition technology at over a dozen airports across the country. Tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler shares what to expect.

Since taking ownership of Twitter CEO Elon Musk has laid off thousands, many tasked with maintaining crucial services. Former staff worry the site may collapse.

A 2022 Consumer Report study revealed some of the tricks internet providers use to charge you more.

After two failed attempts, NASA’s Artemis 1 rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Nov. 16.

Apple rolled out a new feature that lets its latest iPhones connect to low-Earth orbit satellites and relay information to emergency rescue teams.

Want to know when an earthquake might hit? There's an app for that!

After months of legal disputes, Elon Musk closed his deal to buy Twitter and exerted control of the social media company, firing key executives on Oct. 27.

Scammers are using the tight housing market to lure you into their trap. Help Desk reporter Tatum Hunter shares red flags and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Help Desk reporter Heather Kelly is here to help you with that pesky, slightly embarrassing, flashlight problem.

Help Desk reporter Chris Velazco talks about the Affordable Connectivity Program — what it is and how to see if you qualify.

Help Desk technology columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler explains how Google's new program allows political campaign email slip past spam filters.

Help Desk technology columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler explains how Google's new program allows political campaign email slip past spam filters.

On Sept. 30, Elon Musk held an event that showcased its latest Tesla AI robots.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.