Category: Computers and the Internet

My Dumbphone Made My Life Better. It Made Everyone Else’s Worse.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
An extended digital detox is freeing, but it can be hard on friends and family.
In Silicon Valley, Hardware Is Having a Moment Again

The New York Times – Business:
As A.I. transforms the technology industry, venture capital is flowing into “deep tech” start-ups that build robots and semiconductors.
Cat Frazier, Whose Retro GIFs Celebrated a Weirder Internet, Dies at 35

The New York Times – On the Runway:
She found a future in the internet’s past with a Tumblr blog of animated texts, a revolt against the clean minimalism of contemporary design aesthetics.
Age Limits for Social Media Outlined by European Union

The New York Times – Business:
A proposed law would bar children under 13 from using social media across the 27-nation bloc.
Mark Zuckerberg Takes Aim at Anthropic in Debate Over A.I. Slowdown

The New York Times – On the Runway:
On social media, Meta’s chief executive appeared to jab at Anthropic by saying that leading A.I. labs should be focused on safety rather than improving their own technology.
Trump Defended A.I. Data Centers on Truth Social, and Commenters Clapped Back

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The president’s posts about artificial intelligence on the social media platform he founded were met with an unusual volume of criticism.
Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders Demand Tighter Controls on A.I.

The New York Times – Business:
At an event in Washington, partisanship took a back seat as elected officials, religious leaders, parents and artists called for reining in artificial intelligence.
Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry

The New York Times – Business:
The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto.
Two Chinese Firms Used Binance to Launder Iranian Oil Money, US Says

The New York Times – Business:
Federal prosecutors said proceeds from the sale of Iranian oil flowed through Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, to finance terrorism.
Risks for Clicks: Why Online Influencers Push Shock Content

The New York Times – Business:
A growing number of social media creators are pushing the boundaries of safety and good taste to feed algorithms and win followers.
Apple’s New iPhone Duo Is Here. How Do Consumer Technology Journalists Review It?

The New York Times – Business:
Here’s the process for vetting new smartphones and gadgets at The Times and Wirecutter.
Foldable Phones Are Unpopular. Why Is Apple Selling One?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. Here are the economics behind that price tag.