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Chatbots Are the New Influencers Brands Must Woo

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 05:02
Companies are realizing they can no longer simply promote themselves to potential customers. They have to win over the robots, too.

With Niche Tech World References, Vibe Hopes Its Billboards Reach Start-Up Insiders

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 05:01
Billboards that wouldn’t make sense to people outside the tech industry have become common in the Bay Area. One company took the microtargeting game to another level.

Did That Bald Head Get Your Attention? One Start-Up Hopes So.

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 05:01
Billboards that wouldn’t make sense to people outside the tech industry have become common in the Bay Area. One company took the microtargeting game to another level.

User Issues With X Appear to Have Resolved

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 12:08
The social media site was the subject of user complaints early Monday.

Cloudflare Reports Issues as X and Amazon Web Services Are Disrupted

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:40
Cloudflare, the tech company that provides services for a wide range of apps and websites, said it was working to fix an internal issue.

Could an Electronic Coach Help Ski Jumpers Leap Farther?

Sun, 02/15/2026 - 07:25
Future Olympic prospects are testing a device that can give them corrective advice in real time as they hurtle into the air.

More Than Ever, Videos Expose the Truth. And Cloud It, Too.

Sun, 02/15/2026 - 05:02
In Minneapolis, videos of the Alex Pretti killing undermined the federal government’s account. But an A.I. video of Brad Pitt shows the dangers ahead.

More Than Ever, Videos Expose the Truth. And Cloud It, Too.

Sun, 02/15/2026 - 05:02
In Minneapolis, videos of the Alex Pretti killing undermined the federal government’s account. But an A.I. video of Brad Pitt shows the dangers ahead.

Ring Ends Deal to Link Neighborhood Cameras After Backlash to Super Bowl Ad

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 16:33
A commercial about a lost dog being reunited with his family ignited concerns that a “Search Party” feature posed privacy risks. Ring parted ways with the tech company Flock Safety.

David J. Farber, ‘Grandfather of the Internet,’ Dies at 91

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 08:09
A researcher, professor and federal policy adviser, he guided students who went on to do groundbreaking work in connecting the world online.

Their Secret to a Happy Marriage? A Translation App

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 05:00
He speaks English. She speaks Mandarin. The secret to their happy marriage: Microsoft Translator.

Homeland Security Demands Social Media Sites Reveal Names Behind Anti-ICE Posts

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 16:52
The department has sent Google, Meta and other companies hundreds of subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials and tech workers said.

F.T.C. Chair Warns Apple Against Bias in Apple News

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 12:24
Andrew Ferguson of the F.T.C. said in a letter to Apple that it might be violating consumer protection law by stifling conservative speech in its news aggregation service.

‘Something Big Is Happening’ + A.I. Rocks the Romance Novel Industry + One Good Thing

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 07:00
“I do think we are reaching an inflection point in people’s feelings and senses about A.I. and where it’s going.”

Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 05:03
In an internal memo last year, Meta said the political tumult in the United States would distract critics from the feature’s release.

Iran Turns to Digital Surveillance Tools to Track Down Protesters

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 05:00
As Iranian authorities restore some online services after crushing antigovernment demonstrations, they are using a technological dragnet to target attendees of the protests.

Anthropic Is Valued at $380 Billion in New Funding Round

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 17:19
The artificial intelligence start-up raised another $30 billion and its valuation more than doubled since its last funding round in September.

Why Tech Giants Are Accused of Causing Social Media Addiction

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 12:59
In a series of landmark trials, plaintiffs are alleging that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products. Our technology reporter Cecilia Kang describes what’s at stake for tech giants and social media users.

Gail Slater Leaves Role as Justice Dept.’s Antitrust Chief

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 11:48
Her departure comes after months of mounting tension over her division’s work to determine whether companies violated antitrust laws.

Anthropic Invests $20 Million in Super PAC to Counter OpenAI

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 07:07
Anthropic and OpenAI now have their own well-funded political groups that will square off in the midterm elections over artificial intelligence safety and regulation.

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