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35 minutes ago

TikTok propaganda labels fall flat in 'huge win' for Russia

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

4 hours ago

China e-commerce giant Alibaba outlines future strategy

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.

10 hours ago

TikTok ban pushed by Missouri's Hawley blocked in Senate

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

12 hours ago

Twitter removes tweets about 'Trans Day of Vengeance'

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

18 hours ago

Musk, scientists call for halt to AI race sparked by ChatGPT

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

21 hours ago

Montenegro: South Korea, US seek extradition of Do Kwon

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.

1 day ago

Apple rolls out buy now, pay later service: What to know

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.

1 day ago

Revolutionizing breast cancer detection: The power of AI

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

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1 day ago

FTX founder Bankman-Fried charged with paying $40M bribe

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.

1 day ago

MLB The Show breaks barrier with Negro League players

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.

1 day ago

Comic Relief launches metaverse fundraiser to fight poverty

Can playing more Roblox make your kids more philanthropic.

2 days ago

US opens investigation into Tesla seat belts coming loose

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

2 days ago

US, Japan reach deal on vital minerals for EV batteries

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

2 days ago

In North Carolina, Biden to compare economic plan with GOP’s

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

2 days ago

Lawmakers back Paris Olympic law despite surveillance fears

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.

2 days ago

Feel the Force: Hamill carries 'Star Wars' voice to Ukraine

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

2 days ago

Lyft to pick up new CEO amid deepening post-pandemic losses

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.

2 days ago

South Dakota gov's veto of cryptocurrency regulations upheld

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.

2 days ago

What can Google's AI-powered Bard do? We tested it for you

To use, or not to use, Bard.

2 days ago

Twitter celebs balk at paying Elon Musk for blue check mark

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.

2 days ago

Taron Egerton slots Tetris story into place in new biopic

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

2 days ago

US to adopt new restrictions on using commercial spyware

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.

2 days ago

Alibaba's Jack Ma returns to mainland China

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.

3 days ago

Twitter hunts Github user who posted source code online

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.

3 days ago

Factory or farm? Oregon may alter land use for chipmakers

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.

Technical issues at Lufthansa cause delays in Frankfurt

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

Biden's moves on Alaska drilling, TikTok test young voters

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.

Intel co-founder, philanthropist Gordon Moore dies at 94

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.

Gap grows between TikTok users, lawmakers on potential ban

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

Book thief in plot that duped famous authors avoids prison

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 bans TikTok, Twitter from government staff phones

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

I Spent a Day Following AI Recipes and It Was Both Delicious and Freaky

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

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Ford's Tenn. plant could make 500K electric pickups a year

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.

UK watchdog softens position on Microsoft Activision deal

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.

Why does US see Chinese-owned TikTok as a security threat?

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 CEO Shou Zi Chew: 3 things to know

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.

Trump arrested? Putin jailed? Fake AI images spread online

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 tumbles after SEC warns of securities violations

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 criticizes possible US plan to force TikTok sale

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 shares on TikTok to educate young people

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

Launch debut of 3D-printed rocket ends in failure, no orbit

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

Ford says EV unit losing billions, should be seen as startup

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.

TikTok CEO grilled by skeptical lawmakers on safety, content

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.

Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears

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 sends influencers to Washington as its troubles grow

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

Dutch gov't staff discouraged from apps such as TikTok

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 updates rules; CEO on charm offensive for US hearing

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's artificially intelligent 'Bard' set for next stage

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

Amazon cuts 9,000 more jobs, bringing 2023 total to 27,000

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.

Digital literacy: Can the republic 'survive an algorithm?'

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

Taylor Swift kicks off US Eras Tour at Super Bowl stadium

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

Pro-Moscow voices tried to steer Ohio train disaster debate

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

How to set up physical security keys for your iPhone

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.

washingtonpost.com

Chinese balloon: What investigators might learn from the debris

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

bbc.co.uk

Could we use antimatter-based propulsion to visit alien worlds?

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.

space.com

Quick Fix: How to remotely access another computer

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

washingtonpost.com

Section 230: 26 words that shaped the internet

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.

washingtonpost.com

EU biometric border system faces more delays

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

bbc.co.uk

What is shadowbanning — and how to fix it

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

washingtonpost.com

How to give your TikTok a ‘tune-up’

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.”

washingtonpost.com

The real costs of using Lensa. Is it worth it?

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.

washingtonpost.com

What to know about TSA's facial recognition tech

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

washingtonpost.com

Twitter limps on, gutted by Musk layoffs

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.

washingtonpost.com

The ISPY Awards: A parody award show for internet providers

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

washingtonpost.com

NASA successfully launches Artemis 1 rocket

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

washingtonpost.com

Apple launches Emergency SOS for iPhone 14

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

washingtonpost.com

Your smartphone can warn you before an earthquake hits

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

washingtonpost.com

Elon Musk buys Twitter. Now what?

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.

washingtonpost.com

How to avoid housing rental scams

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.

washingtonpost.com

How to not turn on your iPhone flashlight by accident

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

washingtonpost.com

How to pay less for your internet

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

washingtonpost.com

Google is giving political spam a free pass into your inbox

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

washingtonpost.com

Google is giving political spam a free pass into your inbox

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

washingtonpost.com

Elon Musk reveals latest Tesla AI robots

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

washingtonpost.com

Is public WiFi safe to use?

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

washingtonpost.com

How to customize your lock screen

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

washingtonpost.com

How to dictate emojis

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

washingtonpost.com

Meet Flippy — the robot frying your fast food

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.

washingtonpost.com

Is it worth buying the new iPhone 14?

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

washingtonpost.com

How to fix typos in iOS16 Messages

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.

washingtonpost.com

How to fix typos in iOS16 Messages

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.

washingtonpost.com

Hands-on with the new iPhone 14 and Apple Watches

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

washingtonpost.com

Apple reveals iPhone 14 Pro with dynamic notch

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.

washingtonpost.com

Quick Fix: How to text from your computer

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

washingtonpost.com

Quick Fix: How to text from your computer

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

washingtonpost.com

Elon Musk says using satellites will end mobile dead zones

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.

washingtonpost.com

T-Mobile and SpaceX team up to expand cell service

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

washingtonpost.com

Apple's M2 MacBook Air vs. Apple's M1 MacBook Air

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.

washingtonpost.com

Bad charging habits may be killing your gadgets

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.

washingtonpost.com

Google is training robots to perform complex tasks

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.

washingtonpost.com

3 new smartphones that are not iPhones

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

washingtonpost.com

Your gadgets will die one day. We found out when.

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.

washingtonpost.com

Why Twitter is now taking Elon Musk to court

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.

washingtonpost.com

Quick Fix: How to save your voicemails

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

washingtonpost.com

We the Users: Instagram preys on our closest fears to keep us coming back

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.

washingtonpost.com

We the Users: How 'runaway' algorithms lead us into dark places

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

washingtonpost.com

What Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover means for you

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

washingtonpost.com

We tested anti-stalking tech on AirTags, Tiles and SmartTags

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.

washingtonpost.com

Virtual workout, real sweat: VR fitness apps, scientifically tested

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

washingtonpost.com

First all-private mission arrives to the International Space Station

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

washingtonpost.com
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