The FBI Is Tracking Our Faces in Secret, and We’re Suing

The FBI Is Tracking Our Faces in Secret, and We’re Suing

NSO hacked WhatsApp to spy on top government officials at U.S. allies

NSO hacked WhatsApp to spy on top government officials at U.S. allies

Twitter under fire for banning all political ads


Twitter under fire for banning all political ads



Ban comes after Democrats go after Facebook for ads; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'

I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb

I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb

Apple TV Plus joins streaming wars, has Oprah but no catalog


Apple TV Plus joins streaming wars, has Oprah but no catalog



LOS ANGELES (AP) — As the streaming wars near a fever pitch and viewers are targeted from every vantage point — Disney Plus has the Marvel and Star Wars brands! HBO Max counters with "Game of Thrones" and DC superheroes! — Apple TV Plus could be cast as the highly pedigreed and improbable underdog.

Russian hackers on the attack because of possible Olympic ban


Russian hackers on the attack because of possible Olympic ban



Russian hackers are targeting anti-doping organizations after the country was banned from the 2020 Olympics, according to a new report.

California Attorney General Is a No-Show on Tech Investigations


By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology

Early Retirement May Speed Up Cognitive Decline: Study

Early Retirement May Speed Up Cognitive Decline: Study

Microsoft Access: The Database Software That Won't Die

Microsoft Access: The Database Software That Won't Die

Would you let a robot mow your lawn?


Would you let a robot mow your lawn?



From factories to living rooms, robots are being deployed to perform a bewildering array of different tasks. But would you let one mow your lawn?

Mysterious hidden 'witches’ marks' revealed


Mysterious hidden 'witches’ marks' revealed



Perfectly timed for Halloween, researchers are set to reveal mysterious “witches’ marks” from a cave in the English countryside in an ambitious 3D project.

How robot lawnmowers may change the landscaping industry


How robot lawnmowers may change the landscaping industry



Swedish company Husqvarna believes that robotic mowing is the future.

New Zealand bans 'abhorrent' video game seemingly based on Christchurch mass shooting


New Zealand bans 'abhorrent' video game seemingly based on Christchurch mass shooting



New Zealand has banned an "abhorrent"  video game that the country’s chief censor said glorifies the mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch that killed 51 worshipers last March, according to a report.

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Unfork()

WhatsApp sues NSO Group for allegedly helping spies hack phones around the world

WhatsApp sues NSO Group for allegedly helping spies hack phones around the world

Xfinity Is Man-in-the-Middle Attacking My Internet

Xfinity Is Man-in-the-Middle Attacking My Internet

After Spike in Deaths, New York to Get 250 Miles of Protected Bike Lanes

After Spike in Deaths, New York to Get 250 Miles of Protected Bike Lanes

Cognizant, a Facebook content moderation vendor, is reportedly quitting the business


Cognizant, a Facebook content moderation vendor, is reportedly quitting the business



The professional services firm Cognizant will exit the content moderation business in the wake of investigations into poor working conditions at sites dedicated to Facebook, the company confirmed to The Verge.

Hackers hijacked DC’s surveillance cameras just before Trump’s inauguration: report


Hackers hijacked DC’s surveillance cameras just before Trump’s inauguration: report



Days before Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, a pair of hackers managed to seize control of Washington, DC's surveillance cameras.

Facebook’s Earnings and Revenue Jump, Topping Forecasts


By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology

Twitter to ban political advertising

Twitter to ban political advertising

Twitter to ban political ads worldwide, CEO Jack Dorsey announces


Twitter to ban political ads worldwide, CEO Jack Dorsey announces



Twitter will stop all political advertising globally beginning next month, the tech company's CEO Jack Dorsey announced on Wednesday.

Apple Has Upbeat Forecast While Profit Continues to Fall


By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology

Epstein's injuries look more like murder than suicide, noted pathologist says

Epstein's injuries look more like murder than suicide, noted pathologist says

Facebook’s Revenue Jumps 29%


By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology

Facebook’s Profits Jump 29%


By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology

Lyft Focuses on Profitability as Money-Losing Companies Lose Luster


By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology

Twitter Says It Will Ban All Political Ads


By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology

This Guy Thought He Beat Facebook’s Controversial Political Ads Policy


By BY NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Technology

Army Infantry improves its ability to attack and destroy enemy tanks


Army Infantry improves its ability to attack and destroy enemy tanks



A small group of maneuvering infantry soldiers will soon be able to target and destroy enemy tanks at night from distances up to 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles) -- by firing portable, man-carried Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles engineered with a new generation of targeting optics. 

A Greater Understanding of Race and Identity Through Tech


By BY LAURETTA CHARLTON from NYT Technology

2 Plead Guilty in 2016 Uber and Lynda.com Hacks


By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology

Thank You, Guido

Thank You, Guido

New 'period' emoji included in latest iPhone update


New 'period' emoji included in latest iPhone update



Apple has added nearly 400 new emoji as part of its latest iOS update, including gender-neutral people and a blood drop to represent menstruation.

Russia Tests New Disinformation Tactics in Africa to Expand Influence


By BY DAVEY ALBA AND SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology

IRS Tried to Hide Emails That Show Tax Industry Influence over Free File Program

IRS Tried to Hide Emails That Show Tax Industry Influence over Free File Program

How to tell if someone read your text


How to tell if someone read your text



As the way we use our phones has changed, our cell plan requirements have changed too. Odds are, you’re paying more than you need to. Tap or click here for a comparison of the best low-cost plans for seniors from the four major carriers.

Ready. Set. Write a Book.


By BY J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

Gitlab cancels plan on tracking user behaviour on GitLab.com

Gitlab cancels plan on tracking user behaviour on GitLab.com

Facebook employees call on Zuckerberg to crack down on 'false' political ads in letter


Facebook employees call on Zuckerberg to crack down on 'false' political ads in letter



Hundreds of Facebook employees have signed a letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other executives saying they oppose the social network’s policy of letting politicians lie in advertisements.

Alphabet in bid to buy Fitbit

Alphabet in bid to buy Fitbit

Facebook employees sign letter opposing political ads policy


Facebook employees sign letter opposing political ads policy



Hundreds of Facebook employees have signed a letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other executives saying they oppose the social network’s policy of letting politicians lie in advertisements.

Instagram removes fictional depictions of self-harm, suicide


Instagram removes fictional depictions of self-harm, suicide



Instagram is banning drawings, memes, video and comics that depict self-harm or suicide, along with other imagery that includes "associated materials or methods," the company announced on Sunday.

4 in 10 shoppers plan to buy most of their holiday gifts on Amazon


4 in 10 shoppers plan to buy most of their holiday gifts on Amazon



Amazon prepares for busy holiday season; Fox Biz Flash: 10/28.

Google, in Rare Stumble, Posts 23% Decline in Profit


By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

Google, in Rare Stumble, Posts 23% Decline in Profit


By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

The “Talk”

The “Talk”

Apple Developer Documentation Is Missing

Apple Developer Documentation Is Missing

F.C.C. Plans Vote to Restrict Huawei and ZTE Purchases


By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology

Read the Letter Facebook Employees Sent to Mark Zuckerberg About Political Ads


By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology

These Apps Say You May Have a Health Disorder. What if They’re Wrong?


By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology

Massachusetts Sues Exxon over Climate Change, Accusing the Oil Giant of Fraud

Massachusetts Sues Exxon over Climate Change, Accusing the Oil Giant of Fraud

An Illustrated Guide to Useful Command Line Tools

An Illustrated Guide to Useful Command Line Tools

Gmail marking email from me as spam

Gmail marking email from me as spam

Find out who’s blocking you, iPad malware and more: Tech Q&A


Find out who’s blocking you, iPad malware and more: Tech Q&A



I think my ex blocked my number from his phone. He never answers my calls. Is there a way to know is someone blocked your number?

Facebook crawls links in PDFs you send in Messenger

Facebook crawls links in PDFs you send in Messenger

Facebook CEO slammed by Democrats and Republicans during Capitol Hill testimony


Facebook CEO slammed by Democrats and Republicans during Capitol Hill testimony



Gillian and Leland break down why both sides of the aisle are upset with Mark Zuckerberg.

5 digital signs your significant other is cheating


5 digital signs your significant other is cheating



A secret affair is like a bombshell. You feel shock, rage, and humiliation. You feel betrayed, your trust squandered. But for many people, the worst part isn't the act itself but the secrecy.

Microsoft Wins Pentagon’s $10B Contract

Microsoft Wins Pentagon’s $10B Contract

My company sold for $100M and I got zilch – how can that be?

My company sold for $100M and I got zilch – how can that be?

Pentagon awards Microsoft $10B 'war cloud' contract, snubbing Amazon


Pentagon awards Microsoft $10B 'war cloud' contract, snubbing Amazon



The Pentagon announced Friday that it awarded the $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) contract to build a cloud computing system for the military to Microsoft, in a noteworthy snub to Amazon.

Microsoft Wins Pentagon’s $10 Billion JEDI Contract, Thwarting Amazon


By BY KATE CONGER, DAVID E. SANGER AND SCOTT SHANE from NYT Technology

Questions raised over TikTok app's ties to China


Questions raised over TikTok app's ties to China



App raises concern over U.S. national security; Gillian Turner reports.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has a fireside chat with NewsCorp CEO Robert Thomson


Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has a fireside chat with NewsCorp CEO Robert Thomson



Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson have a public conversation on journalism in the digital age.

Army AI task force works to massively 'speed up' weapons attacks


Army AI task force works to massively 'speed up' weapons attacks



Envision high-speed, multi-domain, massive mechanized warfare in 2030 -- -- a fast-moving, lightweight armored vehicle detects an approaching column of enemy tanks with long-range infrared targeting sensors. The targets are dispersed across expansive, mountainous terrain, yet moving in coordination for attack. The armored vehicle cannot fire upon the enemy tanks and give away its position, so it “networks” the targeting specifics to an armed overhead drone which then attacks the enemy tanks -- exploding them with Hellfire missiles, all without putting soldiers at risk.

Perfectly Cropped

Perfectly Cropped

قلب: a non-ASCII programming language written entirely in Arabic

قلب: a non-ASCII programming language written entirely in Arabic

Ring Gave Police Stats About Users Who Said No to Law Enforcement Requests

Ring Gave Police Stats About Users Who Said No to Law Enforcement Requests

Ask HN: Are there books for mathematics like Feynman's lectures on physics?

Ask HN: Are there books for mathematics like Feynman's lectures on physics?

Gitlab ‘rethinking’ third-party telemetry

Gitlab ‘rethinking’ third-party telemetry

Comcast Is Lobbying Against DNS Encryption

Comcast Is Lobbying Against DNS Encryption

U.S. senators want social media users to be able to take their data with them

U.S. senators want social media users to be able to take their data with them

Google Pixel 4 review: A mixed bag


Google Pixel 4 review: A mixed bag



Google's Pixel 4 is a solid smartphone for any Android user and while it's not going to make me switch from being an iPhone guy, it does offer a few benefits over the competition. Unfortunately, it also offers a few drawbacks as well.

Facebook CEO faces backlash from both sides of the aisle during Capitol Hill hearing


Facebook CEO faces backlash from both sides of the aisle during Capitol Hill hearing



Arkansas Republican Rep. French Hill weighs in on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's Capitol Hill testimony.

Riot Games has a lot in store for 2020


Riot Games has a lot in store for 2020



Riot Games announces plans to add a new slate of games to its arsenal in 2020 during a celebration of its 10-year anniversary.

The Week in Tech: Google’s Quantum Leap


By BY JAMIE CONDLIFFE AND NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology

No, Judges Don’t Overturn Elections Because of isolated Irregularities

By Unknown Author from NYT Technology