Category: Computers and the Internet

Inside the 3 Months That Could Cost Fox $1.6 Billion

The New York Times – Business:
The decision by Fox News executives in November 2020 to treat the more hard-right Newsmax as a mortal threat spawned a possibly more serious danger.
Book Review: ‘Meganets,’ by David B. Auerbach

The New York Times – Business:
Who’s really in charge of our online behavior? No one, David Auerbach argues in “Meganets.”
Crypto Wants Its Shine Back

The New York Times – Business:
After a miserable year, cryptocurrency companies are looking for ways to rebrand products that many consumers no longer trust.
Where Did All Your Zoom Friends Go?

The New York Times – Business:
They got lost in this weird moment, where the world is caught between crisis and normalcy, nostalgic for house parties — and Houseparty, too.
Justice Dept. Investigating TikTok’s Owner Over Possible Spying on Journalists

The New York Times – Business:
The inquiry appears to be tied to an admission by the app’s owner, ByteDance, that employees had inappropriately obtained Americans’ data. The company said it had fired the workers involved.
Twitter’s Discussions Over Licensing Music Said to Stall Under Elon Musk

The New York Times – Business:
Twitter didn’t move forward with the music licensing deals because of costs, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Silicon Valley Bank’s Deep Ties to the Tech Industry

The New York Times – Business:
More than many other banks, SVB catered to how risky tech start-ups and their backers do not adhere to normal business practices.
Finding a Buyer for TikTok May Not Be So Easy

The New York Times – Business:
The Biden administration is pushing TikTok’s Chinese owners to sell the app or face a possible ban. But there are many complications to finding a suitor.
Twitch’s Chief Executive Says He Is Resigning

The New York Times – Business:
Emmett Shear was a co-founder of the Amazon-owned streaming service and managed it for 16 years.
U.K. Bans TikTok on Government Devices

The New York Times – Business:
The move reflects fears in Britain and elsewhere in the West that the popular app’s Chinese ownership could share user information with Beijing.
‘Money Shot: The Pornhub Story’ Review: A Clear Eye on an Industry

The New York Times – Movies:
This documentary looks at the offenses of the pornography industry through interviews with performers and activists.
China’s Answer to ChatGPT Gets an Artificial Debut and Disappoints

The New York Times – Business:
The promised “live” demonstration of the bot had, in fact, been prerecorded. Shares of Baidu, the company behind the technology, tumbled in Hong Kong.