Google to Shut Down Stadia Video Game Streaming Service

After nearly three years, Google has decided to winnow its video game ambitions because Stadia was less popular than it had anticipated.

By NICO GRANT | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

U.S. and Russia Duel Over Leadership of U.N. Tech Group

Member countries vote on Thursday for an American or a Russian to lead the International Telecommunication Union, which sets standards for new technologies.

By DAVID MCCABE | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

Google to Make Search and Maps More ‘Immersive’

From more photo-based results to neighborhood “vibe” checks, the company announced updates meant to keep two of its most popular products on trend.

By NICO GRANT | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

The Crypto World Is on Edge After a String of Hacks

More than $2 billion in digital currency has been stolen in hacks this year, shaking faith in the experimental field of decentralized finance known as DeFi.

By DAVID YAFFE-BELLANY | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

On Portugal’s ‘Bitcoin Beach,’ Crypto Optimism Still Reigns

In crypto havens such as Meia Praia beach, the confidence in digital currencies remains undimmed even after this summer’s crash.

BY ADAM SATARIANO | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

C.E.O. of Celsius, the Crypto Bank, Resigns

Alex Mashinsky, the founder of Celsius, which filed for bankruptcy in July, said his role had “become an increasing distraction.”

By DAVID YAFFE-BELLANY | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

Meta Removes Chinese Effort to Influence U.S. Elections

The parent of Facebook and Instagram said that it had taken down what was the first targeted Chinese campaign to interfere in U.S. politics and that the effort was limited.

By STEVEN LEE MYERS | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

TikTok May Face $29 Million Fine for Failing to Protect Children’s Privacy

British regulars have sent a warning notice to the company, the first major case under new rules in Britain that protect minors online.

By NATASHA SINGER | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

This Surveillance Artist Knows How You Got That Perfect Instagram Photo

A tech-savvy artist unearthed video footage of people working hard to capture the perfect shot for Instagram. It is a lesson in the artifice of social media and the ubiquity of surveillance.

By KASHMIR HILL | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

Apple to Sponsor the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Apple’s pursuit of an N.F.L. media package has broadened to include a sponsorship of one of TV’s most-watched events.

BY TRIPP MICKLE | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

Twitch Says It Will Reduce Payments for Many Popular Streamers

The video game streaming service is struggling to strike the right balance between popularity and profit.

By CADE METZ | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

The Boss Said ‘Take Her Down.’ Was What Happened Next His Fault?

The victims of a bizarre cyberstalking operation at eBay are trying to hold the chief executive and the culture of the company responsible.

By DAVID STREITFELD | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

For Gen Z, TikTok Is the New Search Engine

Need to find a restaurant or figure out how to do something? Young people are turning to TikTok to search for answers. Google has noticed.

By KALLEY HUANG | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

Uber Investigating Breach of Its Computer Systems

The company said on Thursday that it was looking into the scope of the apparent hack.

BY KATE CONGER AND KEVIN ROOSE | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

Celsius Network Plots a Comeback After a Crypto Crash

The chief executive of the experimental crypto bank Celsius has told employees about an audacious plan to revive the firm, which filed for bankruptcy in July.

BY DAVID YAFFE-BELLANY | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

Whistle-Blower Says Twitter ‘Chose to Mislead’ on Security Flaws

At a congressional hearing, Peiter Zatko, Twitter’s former head of security, told lawmakers that the company lied about its data practices.

BY DAVID MCCABE | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

A Smartphone That Lasts a Decade? Yes, It’s Possible.

A smartphone that is made for longevity can be a real thing. Too bad that’s not how most of them are designed.

By BRIAN X. CHEN | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

One Solution to the Digital Divide: Teens

Closing the online gap in America will require everything we’ve got, including video game-playing teenagers.

BY SHIRA OVIDE | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

From Boom to Gloom: Tech Recruiters Struggle to Find Work

As tech companies slow hiring and lay off workers, once-busy recruiters are shifting to other roles and cutting their rates.

BY ERIN GRIFFITH | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

Signal, the encrypted messaging app, appoints a president.

BY KATE CONGER | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

As Ex-Uber Executive Heads to Trial, the Security Community Reels

Joe Sullivan, Uber’s former chief of security, faces criminal charges for his handling of a 2016 security breach. His trial this week has divided the security industry.

BY KASHMIR HILL AND KELLEN BROWNING | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

Parler Returns to Google Play Store

Google said that Parler had more robust content moderation practices than it did when it was banned in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 riot.

BY NICO GRANT | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

An Apple Watch for Your 5-Year-Old? More Parents Say Yes.

As Apple prepares to unveil new models next week, the smart watch has found an unexpected audience: children as young as 5.

By KALLEY HUANG and BRIAN X. CHEN | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure