Category: Computers and the Internet

YouTube Has a Firm Grip on Daytime TV

YouTube’s big streaming lead over Netflix and other competitors stems in large part to its dominance during daylight hours.
TikTok Signs Agreements With Investors in Step Toward Avoiding a U.S. Ban

The Chinese-owned video app reached agreements with the software giant Oracle and two investment firms, Silver Lake and MGX, as part of a deal to keep TikTok operating in the United States.
Lovable, a Start-Up That Makes Anyone a Coder, Raises $330 Million

The Swedish company is now valued at $6.6 billion, more than triple its $1.8 billion valuation set by investors in July.
The Ritual Shaming of the Woman at the Coldplay Concert

Kristin Cabot was caught on camera with her boss at a concert. The video went viral. Soon she was drowning in the vitriol of strangers.
The Ritual Shaming of the Woman at the Coldplay Concert

Kristin Cabot was caught on camera with her boss at a concert. The video went viral. Soon she was drowning in the vitriol of strangers.
Senators Investigate Role of A.I. Data Centers in Rising Electricity Costs

Three Democrats are seeking information from tech firms about the growing energy use of data centers and the utility bills of individuals and other businesses.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Valued at $800 Billion, as It Prepares to Go Public

A sale of insider shares at $421 a share would make Mr. Musk’s rocket company the most valuable private company in the world, as it readies for a possible initial public offering next year.
Elon Musk Tests Europe’s Willingness to Enforce Its Online Laws

Backed by White House officials, the tech billionaire has lashed out at the European Union after his social media platform X was fined last week.
Do Kwon, Crypto Entrepreneur Who Caused 2022 Crash, Sentenced to 15 Years

Do Kwon, who designed the virtual currencies Luna and TerraUSD, which plunged in 2022, had pleaded guilty to fraud.
App That Tracks ICE Raids Sues U.S., Saying Officials Pressured Apple to Remove It

The developer of ICEBlock, which notifies users of ICE agent sightings, said Attorney General Pam Bondi censored his free speech.
Trump Clears Sale of More Powerful Nvidia A.I. Chips to China

Approval for the H200 chip followed months of haggling between tech industry backers and defense hawks.
Instagram and Facebook Users in Europe Get Option of Sharing Less Data

The European Commission said Meta, which owns both platforms, is giving users the option of sharing less data in exchange for less personalized ads.