Tech Titans Rebound From Tough Times as AI Fuels Optimism
October 30, 2023
Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Meta are seeing some initial payoff from big investments in AI, while trying to assure Wall Street that more wins are ahead.
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Meta Pauses Ads for Users Under 18 in Europe as It Rolls Out Subscriptions
October 30, 2023
The decision is part of a plan to launch subscription-based versions of Facebook and Instagram to comply with the continent’s regulations.
Western Digital Separating Hard-Drive Business From Flash-Memory Unit
October 30, 2023
Western Digital plans to break itself up, separating its business making traditional hard drives for computers from its flash-memory business.
I Can Hear You Fine. Is It Rude That I’m Still Wearing AirPods?
October 29, 2023
A new AirPods Pro feature called Conversation Awareness lets you keep them in your ears all day.
Goodbye Green Bubbles: The Android User’s Survival Guide in an Apple World
October 29, 2023
Missing out on iMessage group chats and other Apple perks, Android users are finding workarounds such as chat service Sunbird.
Elon Musk’s Outlook on Our Future Turns Dour
October 28, 2023
The billionaire entrepreneur has been in a dark place these days in the midst of worries about war and U.S. resilience.
Petal Ads showcases cutting-edge mobile advertising platform at IMMAP DigiCon 2023: DIGIMAX Summit
October 28, 2023
Petal Ads, a leading provider of mobile advertising solutions, participated in the recent IMMAP DigiCon 2023: DIGIMAX Summit, one of the largest gatherings for the local digital marketing industry in the Philippines. It was held last October 18 to 20, at the Marriot Grand Ballroom in Pasay City. Petal Ads is revolutionizing the mobile advertising […]
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Stacking Boxes? Treating Cancer? AI Needs to Learn Physics First
October 28, 2023
Adding what we know about the real world to artificial intelligence can make it more effective at solving some of the hardest and most essential problems.
X Launches Two Premium Tiers in Bid for Subscription Revenue
October 28, 2023
The social-media platform offered new higher and lower tiers, with the more expensive option reducing ads.
The 9 Most Over-the-Top Perks Companies Are Using to Bring Workers Back to the Office
October 28, 2023
Foosball tables and free cold brew are old news. These workplaces have implemented far more interesting strategies.
Google Commits $2 Billion in Funding to AI Startup Anthropic
October 28, 2023
Google move follows Amazon investment as tech giants place bigger bets on startups racing to develop artificial intelligence.
You Don’t Need a New iPhone. You Just Need a New Battery.
October 27, 2023
Every iPhone has a secret indicator of battery health. So why did our columnist’s iPhone 14 Pro battery deplete so much in a year?
Amazon’s Profit Triples as Sales Show Resilience
October 27, 2023
The company’s revenue increased by 13% to $143.1 billion for its third quarter, beating Wall Street expectations.
Apple Faces Potential Watch Import Ban After Federal Trade Ruling
October 27, 2023
The U.S. International Trade Commission found that Apple violated the patent of a rival company, a ruling that could lead to an import ban for certain of its smartwatch.
These 11 Videogames Make Working Out Actually Fun
October 27, 2023
Why waste time running marathons and lifting weights when you could just be playing Xbox? A trendy category of game will get your heart pumping without feeling like a chore.
X’s Tumultuous First Year Under Elon Musk, in Charts
October 26, 2023
The platform is struggling to attract users and advertisers, third-party data suggest. Musk has voiced optimism, saying the company “can be thought of as an inverse startup.”
Meta Sees Continued Rebound in Advertising
October 26, 2023
The Facebook parent posted quarterly profit of $11.6 billion and reported its largest sales in years.
Tired of Frayed Charging Cables? This Chic Fix Only Costs $8
October 26, 2023
Apple’s new cables will be braided, making them sturdier. But if you’re not buying a new phone, here are some other cures, including a low-budget hack.
Apple Raises TV Streaming Price to $9.99
October 26, 2023
The iPhone maker is the latest company to raise prices on streaming services.
Microsoft Earnings Growth Accelerates on Stronger-Than-Expected Cloud Demand
October 25, 2023
The company’s partnership with OpenAI has helped power new artificial-intelligence businesses.
Google’s Cloud Sales Disappoint as Advertising Rebounds
October 25, 2023
Parent company Alphabet reports an 11% increase in revenue, driven by strength in search-engine ads.
Snap Returns to Revenue Growth After Two Quarters of Declining Sales
October 25, 2023
The company behind the popular social-media app Snapchat is seeing improvements in ad spending, but cautions that the Israel-Hamas war could temper its recovery.
States Sue Meta Alleging Harm to Young People on Instagram, Facebook
October 25, 2023
A group of more than 40 attorneys general are filing lawsuits alleging that Meta Platforms built products with addictive features that harm young users.
Meta’s Threads Draws Power Users Seeking Alternative to Musk’s X
October 24, 2023
The new social media service is growing again, although demand for immediacy continues.
Google and Apple Want You to Log In With Passkeys. Here’s How.
October 22, 2023
Passwords are inherently flawed, so tech companies are turning to more secure logins that just require your face or fingerprint.
Inside Meta, Debate Over What’s Fair in Suppressing Comments in the Palestinian Territories
October 22, 2023
The Instagram and Facebook owner has been wrestling with how to best enforce its content rules in the midst of a brutal and chaotic war.
Teens Want Parents to Track Their Phones and Monitor Their Every Move
October 21, 2023
An upbringing filled with anxiety has Gen Z sharing their location via apps.
The Ultra-Affordable EVs That Won’t Be Coming to the U.S. Anytime Soon
October 21, 2023
A new generation of tiny one- and two-passenger electric cars is becoming available around the world. Americans aren’t interested.
Amazon Confronts a New Rival: TikTok
October 21, 2023
In the emerging business of ‘social shopping,’ TikTok dominates the social and is spending big to improve the selling. Amazon dominates selling, and is working on the social.
3 Things I Learned About What’s Next in AI
October 20, 2023
In an interview, OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman discusses job disruption, data and the ‘person-ness’ of bots.
Apple’s Tim Cook Makes Surprise China Visit as iPhone Sales Slump
October 20, 2023
The CEO’s second visit to China in roughly seven months highlights Apple’s increasingly complex relationship with the world’s second-largest economy.
Massaging Balls, Plunge Pools, Memory Foam Dog Beds: Who Needs All This ‘Recovery’ Gear?
October 20, 2023
Trendy new tools pledge to soothe tired, worn muscles. We asked experts for a reality check.
Google Antitrust Trial: Five Key Moments as DOJ Concludes Its Case
October 19, 2023
The Justice Department has presented its last scheduled witness, but weeks of trial testimony are still ahead as Google mounts its defense.
Amazon Introducing Warehouse Overhaul With Robotics to Speed Deliveries
October 18, 2023
The company will use new AI systems at its fulfillment facilities that will work alongside its employees.
Tech Leaders Say AI Will Change What It Means to Have a Job
October 18, 2023
Artificial intelligence will likely lead to seismic changes to the workforce, eliminating many professions and requiring a societal rethink of how people spend their time.
X Is Testing $1 Annual Fee in New Zealand, Philippines to Fight Spam
October 18, 2023
The platform formerly known as Twitter is testing Not A Bot subscription model for new users.
U.S. Tightens Curbs on AI Chip Exports to China
October 18, 2023
The new rules, which significantly constrict sales of advanced semiconductors to the Chinese market, came despite intense lobbying by chip companies.
How Generative AI Will Change the Way You Use the Web, From Search to Shopping
October 18, 2023
Consumers are going to gravitate toward applications powered by the buzzy new technology, analyst Michael Wolf predicts.