NYT Technology

For a Day, Google Made It Easy to Spoof Satellite Imagery

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 15:25

A new Google Earth tool allowed the creation of A.I. deepfake maps. The tech giant quickly pulled it back after a backlash and concerns about disinformation risks.

Open Model Wars + Claire Stapleton’s Dishy Google Memoir + Substack’s Slop Fight

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 07:00

“It just seems like the temperature is rising on Silicon Valley.”

Five Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into Larry Ellison’s A.I. Gamble

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 05:05

The billionaire’s company took on ominous loads of debt to build data centers around the world. The implications go far beyond Oracle.

We All Do Errands. Noah Blau Films Them.

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 05:04

Fighting a traffic ticket. Hanging a curtain. Installing an air-conditioner. With his cult-hit online series, Noah Blau has made the mundane fascinating.

Larry Ellison Bet It All on the A.I. Boom. Will He Be the Face of the A.I. Bubble?

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 05:03

Inside the 81-year-old billionaire’s risky, debt-fueled scramble to transform his data empire into an A.I. juggernaut.

What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 05:02

You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.

The German Auto Industry, a Pillar of the National Psyche, Is Trembling

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 05:02

The country’s iconic carmakers are struggling with tariffs, the growth of electric vehicles and intense competition from Chinese companies.

Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 05:00

Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.

How the Pro-Trump Media Ecosystem Is Splintering Ahead of the Midterms

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 05:00

Once united in support of President Trump, right-wing influencers are embroiled in feuds and losing viewers, creating a problem for Republicans in the midterm elections.

Anthropic Says Its A.I. Systems Broke Into Computers at 3 Organizations

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 20:06

The disclosure followed OpenAI’s report last week that its own artificial intelligence had hacked into the network of an online library.

Why an A.I. Bubble Might Not Be a Bad Thing

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 17:30

As fears spread over a possible artificial intelligence bubble, some tech investors say: Bring it on.

Big Tech’s A.I. Spending Keeps Rising. So Do the Jitters.

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 16:48

Amazon joined a procession of tech giants that ramped up their spending on artificial intelligence, as its capital expenditures soared 69 percent. Concerns over the industry’s spending are mounting.

Apple’s Profit Increases 27 Percent, Topping Wall Street Expectations

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 16:36

The company recently raised prices on a number of products because of component supply shortages caused by the artificial intelligence boom.

State Department Map Mislabels African Countries at AIDS Conference

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 14:50

Nigeria, a coastal country in western Africa, was landlocked in the Sahara, among other errors. The department said it had been “hastily altered.”

Mistaken Username Sent Man to Prison for 18 Months, Court Finds

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 05:03

An appeals court in Canada acquitted Brandon Klayme of child pornography-related charges. His Kik username had one less underscore than another account that was involved.