SpaceX Polaris astronauts to embark on first spacewalk by private citizens

The Polaris Dawn mission includes billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, who is expected to perform the first spacewalk by a private citizen in a live broadcast.

By Christian DavenportSeptember 12, 2024

Job rate for women in tech has hardly budged since 2005, EEOC finds

The share of women in the high tech industry has barely budged over the last two decades even as the jobs have exploded, according to a new analysis.

By Naomi NixSeptember 11, 2024
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How TikTokers think about misinformation

As more Americans turn to the video app for politics, a researcher examines how they decide what to believe.

By Will OremusSeptember 11, 2024

How to talk politics at work without upsetting anyone

Talking about politics at work doesn’t have to be taboo, but it can quickly devolve if you’re not careful.

By Danielle AbrilSeptember 11, 2024

Who’s paying for AI in new phones? Probably you.

Ready or not, more subscription fees are coming for software in your phone, smart speaker, car and other products.

By Shira OvideSeptember 10, 2024

42 state AGs endorse federal plan to add warning labels on social media

The plan, championed by the U.S. surgeon general, is a response to concerns over platforms’ impact on child mental health.

By Cristiano Lima-StrongSeptember 10, 2024

Apple, Google must pay billions in back taxes and fines, E.U. court rules

The European Court of Justice said Apple must repay about $14.35 billion after reaping illegal tax benefits in Ireland and backed a $2.65 billion antitrust fine on Google.

By Ellen Francis and Cat ZakrzewskiSeptember 10, 2024
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Europe just gave Silicon Valley fresh ammo in its deregulation push

The Washington Post’s essential guide to tech policy news.

By Cristiano Lima-StrongSeptember 10, 2024

Australia plans social media minimum age, citing mental health concerns

The government is considering a minimum age of between 14 and 16 for using apps without parental permission, but some experts warn of harmful consequences.

By Michael E. MillerSeptember 10, 2024

Apple unveils AirPods that can work as hearing aids

Apple unveiled new Airpods at its September launch event that will feature hearing aid capabilities.

By Tatum Hunter and Teddy AmenabarSeptember 9, 2024

News publishers in spotlight at Google’s latest monopoly trial

Federal prosecutors are seeking a divestment of Google’s multibillion-dollar online advertising business, saying its monopoly power harms advertisers and publishers.

By Eva Dou and Salvador RizzoSeptember 9, 2024

Everything Apple’s event unveiled from the iPhone 16 to new AirPods

AI-forward iPhones, sleeker Apple Watches and AirPods that double as hearing aids will go on sale soon, Apple says.

By Chris Velazco and Tatum HunterSeptember 9, 2024

IPhone 16 is all about Apple Intelligence. Previews show it can be kind of dumb.

The new iPhone 16 is all about artificial intelligence. But the iPhone does an uncomfortable amount of making things up in tests of its pre-release software.

By Geoffrey A. FowlerSeptember 9, 2024

Apple to unveil iPhone 16, new Watches and AirPods. Here’s what to expect.

At a keynote at its headquarters in California, Apple will highlight its push into AI — and trot out plenty of new gadgets from the iPhone to Apple Watch.

By Chris VelazcoSeptember 9, 2024

Russia throttles YouTube, popular with kids, celebrities and dissidents

Russia is cracking down on alternative sources of information, especially online, and is pushing citizens away from foreign-based social media apps.

By Mary IlyushinaSeptember 8, 2024

Google is a monopoly and judges want to fix that. Outcomes are hard to predict.

The business outcomes of the AT&T and Microsoft cases bode poorly for the internet giant if a judge calls for stern measures up to and including a breakup.

By Eva DouSeptember 7, 2024

Trump Media stock plunge has cost Trump $4 billion in potential wealth

The Truth Social parent company’s losing streak has erased billions of dollars from former president Donald Trump’s paper wealth.

By Drew HarwellSeptember 7, 2024

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ and the swinging sex scandal, explained

The new Hulu series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” follows eight Mormon influencers as they navigate the aftermath of a sex scandal that rocked their #MomTok group.

By María Luisa PaúlSeptember 7, 2024

Telegram chief Durov condemns his arrest but promises to ‘improve’

Durov argued that if CEOs are held responsible for misuse of a platform, no one would ever innovate.

By Robyn Dixon and Will OremusSeptember 6, 2024

Google’s punishment for illegal search monopoly to be determined next summer

Federal judge Amit P. Mehta sets the courtroom schedule for the remedy phase of the Justice Department’s landmark case against the internet giant, having ruled last month that it illegally acts as a monopoly in internet search.

By Eva DouSeptember 6, 2024