“In Race Against Fake News, Google and Facebook Stroll to the Starting Line” plus 8 more NYT > Technology

“In Race Against Fake News, Google and Facebook Stroll to the Starting Line” plus 8 more NYT > Technology


In Race Against Fake News, Google and Facebook Stroll to the Starting Line

Posted: 26 Jan 2017 01:41 AM PST

Google and Facebook emphasized their efforts to combat the spread of false articles, but industry watchers say their measures have had little impact.

That Old Phone Trump Uses for Twitter Could Be an Opening to Security Threats

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 05:07 PM PST

The president has taken his Twitter habit to the White House, but it's unclear what security measures are in place on the device.

Tech Fix: Dumping a Bad App? Tips for a Painless Breakup

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 08:49 AM PST

If a once-beloved app no longer brings you joy, it may be time to move on. Here's how to know when to look for something better and how to take your data with you.

Facebook’s Virtual Reality Business Gets a New Leader

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 09:15 PM PST

Hugo Barra, a former executive at Google and the Chinese phone maker Xiaomi, will lead the company's virtual reality efforts, which have faced several hurdles.

Op-Docs: Orbital Vanitas

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 12:55 PM PST

This virtual reality experience presents a surreal sci-fi mystery and meditation on death.

Bits: Daily Report: American Jobs and Chinese Robots

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 09:40 AM PST

We build more than ever before, but automation plays a big role. Increasingly, it's Chinese-made automation too. Maybe we shouldn't worry.

Alibaba’s Profile Is Global, but Its Fate Is Tied to China

Posted: 24 Jan 2017 04:45 AM PST

The Chinese e-commerce giant posts strong quarterly revenue, but its businesses abroad are only a minor contributor to its results.

On Technology: How Alexa Fits Into Amazon’s Prime Directive

Posted: 24 Jan 2017 02:00 AM PST

The wildly popular home assistant offers a vision of an automated future — one that Amazon itself is poised to dominate.

Tech Tip: X Marks the Spot to Close All Browser Tabs

Posted: 24 Jan 2017 10:12 AM PST

If you have dozens of webpages open in your tablet's browser, there is a quick way to shut them with a couple of taps.