Category: Computers and the Internet

Elon Musk Takes On Apple’s Power, Setting Up a Clash

The New York Times – Business:
In a series of tweets on Monday, Mr. Musk accused Apple of threatening to pull Twitter from its App Store and of trying to censor.
U.S. Crypto Exchange Kraken Settles With Treasury Dept.

The New York Times – Business:
The crypto exchange, which had been under investigation for violating U.S. sanctions, agreed to pay $360,000 to settle the allegations.
Sympathy, and Job Offers, for Twitter’s Misinformation Experts

The New York Times – Business:
Seeing false and toxic information as a potentially expensive liability, companies in and outside the tech industry are angling to hire people who can keep it in check.
Meta Fined $275 Million for Breaking E.U. Data Privacy Law

The New York Times – Business:
The penalty, imposed by Irish data regulators, brings European fines against Facebook’s parent company to more than $900 million since last year.
Yahoo Takes Minority Stake in Ad Network Taboola

The New York Times – Business:
Yahoo’s chief executive sees the deal as a long-term bet on digital advertising. The companies estimate that their ad partnership will generate $1 billion annually.
These Young Workers Are ‘Romanticizing’ the Return to Office

The New York Times – Business:
As many others chafe against employer mandates, creators on TikTok — some new to the work force — are trying to show that the office can be fun.
Tech Turmoil Complicates Canada’s Policing of the Online World

The New York Times – Business:
The government has four bills before Parliament to reign in tech giants at a time when the industry is retrenching.
What Do the Objects You Own Say About You?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A new book, “How to Live With Objects,” from the founders of the design website Sight Unseen explores the topic.
The Excitement Around E-Sports Is Growing. But Where Are the Profits?

The New York Times – Business:
Traditional sports owners who invested in competitive video gaming say the money isn’t flowing in as quickly as they had expected.
The Excitement Around E-Sports Is Growing. But Where Are the Profits?

The New York Times – Business:
Traditional sports owners who invested in competitive video gaming say the money isn’t flowing in as quickly as they had expected.
What Are ‘Dabloons,’ the Imaginary Currency of TikTok?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In the latest viral TikTok trend, users participate in an imaginary economy centered on fake money and fueled by cat pictures.
iPhone Factory Protest Challenges China’s ‘Zero Covid’ Rules

The New York Times – Business:
Protests are rising as China enacts more lockdowns and quarantines, with no end in sight. The defiance is a test of Xi Jinping’s authoritarian leadership.