Category: Computers and the Internet

3 Lessons From Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure

Here’s one takeaway: The bank’s extremely online clientele may have contributed to its downfall.
Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Sets Off Blame Game Between Crypto and Tech

The implosion of the Silicon Valley bank led to finger-pointing, as executives and investors jumped on the crisis for their own messaging.
For Palestinian Tech Worker in Israel, Pride, Frustration and 4-Hour Commute

Moha Alshawamreh is among the few Palestinians who work in Israel’s tech industry. His commute shows both the inequities of life in the West Bank and an exception to them.
D.C. and Congress Health Data Breach Affected More Than 56,000

The Social Security numbers and personal information of thousands of people, including some lawmakers, were stolen in a hack of a D.C. health marketplace disclosed this week.
Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Causes Start-Up Chaos

Young companies raced to get their money out of the bank, which was central to the start-up industry. Some said they could not make payroll.
Silicon Valley Bank’s Financial Stability Worries Investors

The bank, a linchpin of tech industry financing, is trying to persuade clients not to pull their money over concerns of a liquidity crisis.
How Murdoch Runs Fox News, in His Own (Often Terse) Words

Court filings give a peek into how Rupert Murdoch shapes coverage at his news organizations.
Data Breach Could Compromise Lawmakers’ Personal Information

A cyberattack on the District of Columbia’s online health insurance marketplace may have compromised identifying data of many members of Congress and other users.
D.C. Health Marketplace Hack Could Compromise Lawmakers’ Personal Information

A cyberattack on the District of Columbia’s online health insurance marketplace may have compromised identifying data of many members of Congress and other users.
The Chatbots Are Here, and the Internet Industry Is in a Tizzy

The new technology could upend many online businesses. But for companies that figure out how to work with it, A.I. could be a boon.
More People Are Embracing ‘Cluttercore’ as Messy Rooms Go Viral on TikTok

Clutter is having a moment. Is it a rejection of Instagrammability, or just another way to build cachet online?
The Perils of Working on a C.E.O.’s Pet Project

Big tech companies have long been willing to fund efforts with no obvious payoff. But those groups have been hit hard in recent layoffs.