Did tech win the pandemic or not? We likely won’t be able to tell for a while.
By SHIRA OVIDE | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Microsoft reports earnings that fall short of already-reduced expectations
The tech giant blamed its results on the strong dollar, declining consumer demand, and PC production slowdowns.
Microsoft posted quarterly results on Tuesday that fell short of both Wall Street and its own projections as a result of the unpredictability and difficulties in the global economy.
Read more in the article by KAREN WEISE | NYTimes Technology | DisclosureSunday, July 24, 2022
Why Big Tech Is Making a Big Play for Live Sports
Competing for rights to broadcast games from the N.F.L. and other leagues could be hard for broadcast and cable companies that “aren’t playing by the same financial rules.”
The interest of tech companies is exciting for sports leagues and terrifying for media companies, which fear competition from rivals who earn tens of billions of dollars from dominant positions in other businesses. Sports accounted for 95 of the top 100 most-watched television shows last year.
Read more in the article by TRIPP MICKLE, KEVIN DRAPER and BENJAMIN MULLIN | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure
Friday, July 22, 2022
Jay Carney, Amazon’s Top Policy Executive, to Join Airbnb
Mr. Carney, who was press secretary to former President Obama, had joined Amazon in 2015.
BY KAREN WEISE AND DAVID MCCABE | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Streaming Is Sadder Now
When Netflix and other companies face a loss of faith in the growth potential of streaming, we all will feel it.
BY SHIRA OVIDE | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure
Twitter Worker Accused of Spying for Saudi Arabia Heads to Trial
The case showed the intensity of the kingdom’s interest in tracking dissidents, and the timing this week is fraught for U.S.-Saudi relations.
BY KATE CONGER | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure
Loans Could Burn Start-Up Workers in Downturn
Tech workers took out loans based on the value of their start-up stock in recent years. That may come back to haunt them.
BY ERIN GRIFFITH | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure
Thursday, July 14, 2022
The S.E.C. broadens its inquiry into Elon Musk’s disclosures about Twitter.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has expanded its investigation into whether Elon Musk properly disclosed his investment in Twitter and his plans for the social media company, according to a filing on Thursday.
By KATE CONGER | NYTimes Technology | DisclosureWednesday, July 13, 2022
For Blind Internet Users, the Fix Can Be Worse Than the Flaws
Companies say their A.I.-powered tools are the best way to fix accessibility problems online, but many blind people find they make websites harder to use.
BY AMANDA MORRIS | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Apple Ends Consulting Agreement With Jony Ive, Its Former Design Leader
Three years after promising to work “long into the future” with the man behind its candy-colored computers, Apple and Mr. Ive are through.
BY TRIPP MICKLE | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure
Twitter Sues Musk After He Tries Backing Out of $44 Billion Deal
The question of whether Elon Musk must buy Twitter, as he agreed to do in April, is headed to a court in Delaware.
BY KATE CONGER AND LAUREN HIRSCH | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure
How Deep Is Our Love for Prime Day?
Probably not very, judging by our past flings with online fads.
By SHIRA OVIDE | NYTimes Technology | DisclosureMonday, July 11, 2022
How Elon Musk Damaged Twitter and Left It Worse Off
Mr. Musk swooped in and exposed Twitter’s lack of business and financial prospects. After criticizing the company’s weaknesses, he now wants to back out of buying it.
By KATE CONGER and MIKE ISAAC | NYTimes Technology | DisclosureSaturday, July 9, 2022
What Are Spam Bots and Why They’re an Issue in Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal
Bots can tweet at people, share tweets, follow and be followed by other people. And there are good bots and bad.
BY SHEERA FRENKEL | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
The Jumbled Dream of U.S. Chips
It’s even harder now to understand what the U.S. wants to accomplish with its computer chip plans.
By SHIRA OVIDE | NYTimes Technology | DisclosureFriday, July 1, 2022
Google Says It Will Delete Location Data When Users Visit Abortion Clinics
Under pressure from employees and supporters of reproductive rights, the company announced privacy changes for the post-Roe era.
By NICO GRANT | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure
Mark Zuckerberg Prepares Meta Employees for a Tougher 2022
In an internal meeting this week, Mr. Zuckerberg said the tech giant was facing one of the “worst downturns that we’ve seen in recent history.”
By MIKE ISAAC and SHEERA FRENKEL | NYTimes Technology | DisclosureFather of Technoblade, YouTube Minecraft Star, Says His Son Has Died
He read his son’s final message on the YouTube channel where the 20-something had entertained more than 11 million subscribers with Minecraft gameplay and wry commentary. The title: “so long nerds.”
BY AMANDA HOLPUCH | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure
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