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“State of the Art: How Netflix Is Deepening Our Cultural Echo Chambers” plus 11 more NYT > Technology

“State of the Art: How Netflix Is Deepening Our Cultural Echo Chambers” plus 11 more NYT > Technology

State of the Art: How Netflix Is Deepening Our Cultural Echo Chambers

Posted: 11 Jan 2017 02:00 AM PST

There was a lot to criticize about broadcast TV, but it brought the nation together. Streaming services are doing the opposite.

Facebook, Nodding to Its Role in Media, Starts a Journalism Project

Posted: 11 Jan 2017 07:00 AM PST

The effort calls for, among other things, the company to forge deeper ties with news organizations by collaborating on publishing tools and features before they are released.

More Ads to Appear on Instagram, Now on ‘Stories’ Feature

Posted: 11 Jan 2017 06:00 AM PST

The free app, which Facebook owns, is offering another vehicle to advertisers, who since late 2015 have been buying space on its original photo feed.

App Smart: Virtual Reality on the Cheap? Try These Apps on Your Phone

Posted: 11 Jan 2017 07:22 AM PST

A variety of apps, some using Google's Cardboard viewer, allow users to sample films and games with 3-D imagery.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Builds Political Muscle for Philanthropic Work

Posted: 10 Jan 2017 12:00 PM PST

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, have hired two former presidential campaign managers for the company they set up for charitable efforts.

Op-Ed Columnist: Online and Scared

Posted: 11 Jan 2017 12:21 AM PST

A critical mass of our interactions has moved to a realm where we're all connected but no one's in charge.

SoftBank’s $100 Billion Investment Fund Starts to Take Shape

Posted: 10 Jan 2017 01:28 PM PST

Masayoshi Son has pledged to create jobs, but a small group of former Deutsche Bank executives are looking beyond just tech start-ups for investing the mammoth fund.

Open Blog: HTTPS on NYTimes.com

Posted: 10 Jan 2017 11:20 AM PST

We are thrilled to announce that we have begun to enable HTTPS on NYTimes.com, an effort that helps protect the privacy of our readers and ensures the authenticity of our content.

Chief Executive of Audio Firm Sonos Steps Down

Posted: 10 Jan 2017 10:30 AM PST

The Santa Barbara, Calif., company has managed to compete with industry giants for 14 years. But it faces new challenges from Amazon and Google.

Tech Tip: Watch PBS Shows Online or Off

Posted: 10 Jan 2017 09:44 AM PST

Just because it's public television does not mean all the shows are free, but you can stream and view content in many ways.

Bits: Daily Report: Big Data Comes to the Medicaid Debate

Posted: 11 Jan 2017 07:07 AM PST

A San Francisco start-up has completed the formidable task of gathering the information of 74 million Medicaid recipients in one giant database.

Alibaba Looks to Bricks and Mortar With Bid for Mall Operator in China

Posted: 10 Jan 2017 05:17 AM PST

The Chinese e-commerce giant, which is seeking to acquire Intime Retail, has spent billions buying up pieces of the very sector it disrupted.