Category: Mobile Applications

Threads: What to Know About Instagram’s ‘Twitter Killer’ App

Here’s what to know about Instagram’s new app for public conversations and how it differs from Twitter.
A Tech Checklist for the Dark Side of Summer Weather

This season has seen excessive heat, violent storms and hazardous smoke already, but you can prepare for future events with a few apps and tools.
How A.I. Is Influencing Astrology

A new machine furthers a technology company’s aims at providing astrological readings using artificial intelligence.
Meta Unveils ‘Threads’ App to Take on Twitter

Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, teased a new app called Threads that is set to take on Twitter for real-time digital conversations.
Russia Seeds New Surveillance Tech to Squash Ukraine War Dissent

Russia is incubating a cottage industry of new digital surveillance tools to suppress domestic opposition to the war in Ukraine. The tech may also be sold overseas.
Reddit Wants to Grow Up. Will Its Community Let It?

As the social media site matures, its users and moderators have made their displeasure about corporate changes known, putting the company into a bind.
China’s Cloud Computing Firms Raise Concern for U.S.

The Biden administration is exploring whether it can mount a campaign against Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Huawei, potentially fueling tensions with Beijing.
Cómo hacer que los niños pasen menos tiempo frente a las pantallas

Los padres preocupados tienen muchas herramientas a disposición, incluido software gratuito de Apple y Google, para supervisar cómo los niños usan su tecnología.
The Risks of Storing Money in Apps Like Venmo and Cash App

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is warning that the funds may be at risk if the app’s parent company runs into trouble.
After a Rocky Year, Zuckerberg Lays Out Meta’s Road Map to Employees

In an internal all-hands meeting, the chief executive explained his plans for artificial intelligence, the metaverse and rebooting Meta’s culture.
Senators Accuse TikTok of Misleading Congress on U.S. User Data

Two senators sent a letter to TikTok’s C.E.O. on Tuesday with questions about how user data may be stored and accessed in China following new reports in May.
A First Try of Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro Headset

I briefly got my hands on Apple’s new high-tech goggles, which impressed and creeped me out and raised a question: Why do we need these?