Category: Computers and the Internet

Mark Zuckerberg Testifies About Meta’s Virtual Reality Ambitions

The New York Times – Business:
Meta’s chief executive made a rare court appearance as the Federal Trade Commission tries to block his company’s purchase of the virtual reality start-up Within.
Bans on TikTok Gain Momentum in Washington and States

The New York Times – Business:
At least 14 states have passed bans on the service on government-issued devices in recent weeks. And Congress appears poised to pass a similar prohibition for federal workers.
Amazon and E.U. Reach Deal to End Antitrust Investigation

The New York Times – Business:
The online retail giant avoided a major fine but agreed to changes that have long been sought by merchants who depend on Amazon to reach customers.
Ex-Google Contractor Settles Lawsuit Over Fellowship of Friends Sect

The New York Times – Business:
The suit claimed that the Fellowship of Friends, an obscure group based in the Sierra Nevada foothills, gained influence inside Google.
The Unsinkable Memes of ‘Titanic’

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
How a movie released before the iMac became a mainstay of internet culture.
Musk Asks Twitter Users If He Should Step Down After Fury Over His Policies

The New York Times – Business:
Fury mounted over Mr. Musk’s moves to prevent Twitter users from sharing links to other social media platforms. The billionaire also asked whether he should remain as head of the service.
Twitter to Ban Accounts That Promote Rival Social Media Like Mastodon

The New York Times – Business:
The move may affect giant social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, as well as smaller ones like Mastodon and Truth Social.
The Education of CNN’s Chris Licht

The New York Times – Business:
The network’s chief executive knew the job would not be easy. But this hard?
The Education of CNN’s Chris Licht

The New York Times – Business:
The network’s chief executive knew the job would not be easy. But this hard?
In the U.S., His Site Has Been Linked to Massacres. In Japan, He’s a Star.

The New York Times – Business:
Hiroyuki Nishimura has become a famous voice for disenchanted young Japanese. What he talks much less about is his ownership of the notorious website 4chan.
What Comes Next for the Most Empty Downtown in America

The New York Times – Business:
Tech workers are still at home. The $17 salad place is expanding into the suburbs. So what is left in San Francisco?
Virtual Reality Pioneer Is Leaving Meta

The New York Times – Business:
John Carmack, who was chief technology officer of Oculus, which Meta bought, is departing the company.