“Bits: Mike’s and Sapna’s Week in Tech: There are Zombie Social Networks. Then There’s Facebook.” plus 5 more NYT > Technology

“Bits: Mike’s and Sapna’s Week in Tech: There are Zombie Social Networks. Then There’s Facebook.” plus 5 more NYT > Technology


Bits: Mike’s and Sapna’s Week in Tech: There are Zombie Social Networks. Then There’s Facebook.

Posted: 21 Jan 2017 06:30 AM PST

A review of important developments in the tech industry.

Apple Adds to Qualcomm’s Troubles, Filing Lawsuit Over Rebates

Posted: 20 Jan 2017 04:25 PM PST

The chip maker's technology is at heart of the smartphone revolution. But as the company's influence grows, it is gaining unwanted antitrust attention.

Uber Hires Google’s Former Head of Search, Stoking a Rivalry

Posted: 20 Jan 2017 01:35 PM PST

Amit Singhal, a 15-year Google veteran, said he was joining Uber, a coup for a company that has publicly stated its intention to chase Google in autonomous-vehicle research.

Netflix Goes Global and Its Profit Soars

Posted: 20 Jan 2017 04:59 PM PST

Netflix added a record 7.05 million streaming members in the three months that ended Dec. 31, beating its forecast of 5.2 million new members for the quarter.

App Smart: Have New Year’s Resolutions? These Apps Help You Achieve Them

Posted: 18 Jan 2017 09:06 AM PST

Help meet your new goals with apps that can help you stick to your plan, even if that means not checking your phone quite so often.

Hey, Mike Tyson. I Can Beat You Blindfolded.

Posted: 18 Jan 2017 02:00 AM PST

Speed-runners are rushing through classic video games, like Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!, without the benefit of sight, and to the delight of others.