TikTok fined $15.8m by UK regulator over misuse of children’s data
Technology Social media platform failed to remove underage users, authorities say
Australia bans TikTok from government devices over security concerns
With the move, Australia joins the United States and all other members of the so-called Five Eyes intelligence alliance in restricting government access to the video-sharing app.
Justice Department sues Activision over esports leagues
The government alleges the video game company imposed rules that limited competition for players and suppressed wages.
Track Your Lost Stuff: Apple’s Find My vs Amazon Sidewalk
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Older people are obsessed with these five tech topics
Residents of a retirement community in the heart of Amish country are proving what aging experts have been saying for years: Seniors are as keen on new technology as anyone…
Elon Musk rekindles old banking dream by chasing $250 billion valuation on Twitter
Behind the billionaire’s bet to make Twitter a company worth more than 10 times its current valuation is an idea he’s been clinging to for more than two decades: digital…
Lyft staff pressed founders to change as Uber forged ahead
The ridesharing company’s new CEO says his priorities are to boost employee morale and redesign the experience for customers and drivers.
Artificial intelligence teaches us new and surprising things about the human mind
The world has learned a lot about artificial intelligence lately, thanks to the arrival of strangely human chatbots. Less noticed, but just as important: Researchers learn a lot about us…
Twitter shares some of the secret sauce behind how it works
Elon Musk says transparency on how tweets are recommended will increase user trust.
Afraid to ride a bike in the city? Here’s the gear you need to stay safe, plus 10 tips from experienced cyclists
March 31, 2023 3:30 p.m. ET Listen to the article (2 minutes) MY FIRST EXPERIENCE with the city bike was not promising. The suburban rides of my childhood hadn’t prepared…