Technology
NASA’s Mars Helicopter Prepares for Its First Flight
Before heading off to search for signs of long ago Martian microbes, NASA’s Perseverance rover will first undertake what may be the most technologically exciting part of its mission: flying a helicopter. Packed under the
Five Tech Commandments to a Safer Digital Life
Tech is always changing, and so is the way we use it. That means we are always finding new ways to let our guard down for bad actors to snoop on our data. Remember when
Tesla Will Accept Bitcoin as Payment, Elon Musk says.
Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla who recently added “Technoking” to his title, said on Wednesday that the company would accept Bitcoin as payment for cars in the United States, a move that is
Intel to Spend $20 Billion on 2 New Chip Factories in Arizona.
Intel’s new chief executive is doubling down on chip manufacturing in the United States and Europe, a surprise bet that could please government officials worried about component shortages and dependence on factories in Asia. Patrick
Why a LinkedIn Post About Gender Started a Debate
In a start-up economy of self-described “boss babes,” Ashley Sumner wants to be known in simpler terms. While on a run near her home in the Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles in early March, Ms.
Read This If You’re Clueless About Discord
This article is part of the On Tech newsletter. You can sign up here to receive it weekdays. The talking and texting app Discord is popular with video gamers who use it to plot strategy
Big Tech Wants Points for Jobs
This article is part of the On Tech newsletter. You can sign up here to receive it weekdays. Here’s one more way that technology companies are becoming more like conventional corporations: When they talk about
What Sky Bet, The Gambling App, Knows About You
LONDON — When Gregg finally stopped gambling in late 2018, he was in a dire financial position. He had lost nearly $15,000 during a nine-month betting binge, on top of two outstanding loans totaling more
How The Death of Taylor Force in Israel Echoes Through the Fight Over Online Speech
WASHINGTON — Stuart Force says he found solace on Facebook after his son was stabbed to death in Israel by a member of the militant group Hamas in 2016. He turned to the site to
Tesla’s Autopilot Technology Faces Fresh Scrutiny
Tesla faced numerous questions about its Autopilot technology after a Florida driver was killed in 2016 when the system of sensors and cameras failed to see and brake for a tractor-trailer crossing a road. Now
