Category: Mobile Applications

TikTok Stars Go On a D.C. Field Trip

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
On the bus, off the bus and all over Capitol Hill with creators turned temporary lobbyists. Wait, does anybody need a bathroom break?
What to Know About Today’s Congressional Hearing on TikTok

The New York Times – Business:
The Chinese-owned video app has become a battleground as the U.S. and China duel for tech leadership.
Pulling the Plug on TikTok Will Be Harder Than It Looks

The New York Times – Business:
The tensions over the Chinese-owned social media app will come to a head on Thursday, when the company’s chief executive testifies on Capitol Hill.
U.K. Bans TikTok on Government Devices

The New York Times – Business:
The move reflects fears in Britain and elsewhere in the West that the popular app’s Chinese ownership could share user information with Beijing.
TikTok Pushed by U.S. to Resolve National Security Concerns

The New York Times – Business:
The demand hardens the White House’s stance toward the popular video app, which is owned by the Chinese internet company ByteDance.
How Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant Lost the A.I. Race

The New York Times – Business:
The virtual assistants had more than a decade to become indispensable. But they were hampered by clunky design and miscalculations, leaving room for chatbots to rise.
How Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant Lost the AI Race

The New York Times – Business:
The virtual assistants had more than a decade to become indispensable. But they were hampered by clunky design and miscalculations, leaving room for chatbots to rise.
Meta, Facebook’s Parent, to Lay Off Another 10,000 Workers

The New York Times – Business:
It would be the tech company’s second round of cuts since November. Mark Zuckerberg, its chief executive, has declared 2023 the “year of efficiency.”
New Tricks for Old Apps

The New York Times – Business:
If you haven’t used some of your phone’s preloaded programs in years, the software may surprise you with updated or hidden features.
White House Said to Consider Pushing Congress on Dealing With TikTok

The New York Times – Business:
In a strategy shift, the Biden administration is increasingly pointing to Congress to give it more legal power to deal with TikTok and other technology that could expose Americans’ sensitive data to China.
How Some Gen Z Instagram Users Post to Facebook: Unwittingly

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Teenagers and young adults are flummoxed. The reason it keeps happening involves an online prompt and product design.
Tech Is Allowing Businesses to Overcharge You in Tips

The New York Times – Business:
Payment apps and touch screens have made it easy for merchants to ask us for preset gratuity amounts. We don’t need to succumb to the pressure.