Category: Computers and the Internet

Bezos Was Expected to Make a Splash in Washington. But He Never Arrived.

The billionaire made splashy purchases of The Washington Post and a mansion in Washington. But his status as a power player in the nation’s capital was never realized.
Election Odds Swing in Trump’s Favor on Polymarket, a Crypto Betting Site

Donald Trump, Elon Musk and CNN have cited election predictions from Polymarket, a betting site where crypto enthusiasts have wagered more than $100 million on who will win the presidency.
The White House Bet Big on Intel. Will It Backfire?

A plan to revive U.S. chip manufacturing rests partly on a company that is firing workers and delaying factories, even as the government pushes for the opposite.
‘The Remarkable Life of Ibelin’ Review: More Real Than Reality

An unconventional documentary tells the story of a Norwegian gamer — and of how we live life on the internet.
How Intel Got Left Behind in the A.I. Chip Boom

Intel was for decades Silicon Valley’s dominant chip company. But missed opportunities and poor execution left it on the sidelines in tech’s latest gold rush.
Character.ai Faces Lawsuit After Teen’s Suicide

The mother of a 14-year-old Florida boy says he became obsessed with a chatbot on Character.AI before his death.
How to Use Images From Your Phone to Search the Web

If you’re not sure how to describe what you want with keywords, use your camera or photo library to get those search results.
Ward Christensen, Early Visionary of Social Media, Dies at 78

Housebound during a 1978 blizzard, he and a friend began devising the first computer bulletin board, a forerunner of online services like Reddit, TikTok and Facebook.
On TikTok, Some Grieved Liam Payne’s Death With Reaction Videos

On TikTok, some users posted videos of themselves learning about Liam Payne’s death in real time. At a time when the cameras are always rolling, it’s not so unusual.
Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system.
Microsoft and OpenAI’s Close Partnership Shows Signs of Fraying

The “best bromance in tech” has had a reality check as OpenAI has tried to change its deal with Microsoft and the software maker has tried to hedge its bet on the start-up.
Amazon Enters News With Live Election Coverage From Brian Williams

The tech giant has been increasing live programming on its streaming service, but this will be its first test with news.