Amazon Grows in New York, Reviving Debate Over Abandoned Queens Project
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other critics of an earlier proposal said a move to add offices in Manhattan proved them right….
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This Week in Tech: What on Earth Is a Quantum Computer?
The question isn’t so easy to answer. Also, Google’s founders stepped away just as their company enters a turbulent adulthood. …
Uber Says 3,045 Sexual Assaults Were Reported in U.S. Rides Last Year
In its first safety report, the ride-hailing company detailed sexual assaults, murders and fatal crashes through its platform. …
Fake ‘Likes’ Remain Just a Few Dollars Away, Researchers Say
Despite Big Tech’s attempts to combat manipulation, companies that sell clicks, likes and followers on social media are easy to find….
19 Women Sue Lyft as Sexual Assault Allegations Mount
Dozens of women have joined lawsuits against the ride-sharing company, saying it has not done enough to prevent assaults by drivers….
How Google’s Founders Slowly Stepped Away From Their Company
Larry Page and Sergey Brin became billionaires thanks to the success of Google. But toward the end, they appeared happy to…
How a Preacher’s Grandson From Rural Georgia Grew Up to Lead Cisco
As the head of a $185 billion technology company, Chuck Robbins says, “We have to run a good business, but there’s…
Palettes Are What Every Teen Wants for the Holidays
How did eye shadow become the most sought-after item on high schoolers’ wish lists? …
Huawei Sues the F.C.C., Ramping Up Fight With Critics and Foes
The commission took aim last month at the Chinese tech giant’s sales to telecom carriers in rural America. …
How Huawei Lost the Heart of the Chinese Public
When an executive wrote about her house arrest in Canada, an outcry about a former employee’s treatment arose on social media….
From Camera Roll to Canvas: Make Art From Your Photos
Several apps transform a memorable portrait or vacation shot into a “painting” suitable for hanging over the couch or sharing this…
Silicon Valley Learns Washington’s Language (and Vice Versa)
Big Tech’s presence in the capital is unmistakable, and its interests intersect with more and more issues, says David McCabe, a…
Podcasts and Travel Apps? Facebook Is Working on Those
The social network is exploring new product areas through a team dedicated to building the company’s future. …
America’s Dark History of Killing Its Own Troops With Cluster Munitions
The weapons are notorious for their effects on civilians. But five years of reporting and hundreds of interviews have revealed they’ve…
Google’s Founders Step Aside as Sundar Pichai Takes Over Alphabet
Mr. Pichai, who has run Google for several years, replaces Larry Page, the co-founder of the company. …
Elon Musk’s Lawyer Argues ‘Pedo Guy’ Tweet Was a Generic Insult
The Tesla billionaire is expected to take the stand in a civil defamation trial in Los Angeles. …
Sex Trafficking via Facebook Sets Off a Lawyer’s Novel Crusade
A personal-injury lawyer in Houston is using an unusual argument to try to upend the internet’s most vital law. …
China Uses DNA to Map Faces, With Help From the West
Beijing’s pursuit of control over a Muslim ethnic group pushes the rules of science and raises questions about consent. …