There's a Surge of New EVs. We Take Them for a Spin

Volkswagen, Chevrolet, Volvo, Porsche, and Polestar have each introduced new battery-powered models. So we hit the road with each of them.

26 Apr 09:10

Gig Companies Fear a Worker Shortage, Despite a Recession

The pandemic sapped demand for rides from Uber and Lyft, and government aid has cushioned the blow for workers. Execs are feeling the strain.

26 Apr 09:10

Big Tech Targets DC With a Digital Charm Offensive

Facebook, Amazon, and Google ads are blanketing inside-the-Beltway newsletters in a bid to rehab their tarnished reputations.

26 Apr 09:10

Good-bye Zoom. Hello Low-Key Ambient Snooping

If you are missing out on serendipity in your remote work, try ramping up your 2-D audio copresence.

26 Apr 09:10

Black Tech Employees Rebel Against ‘Diversity Theater’

Companies pledged money and support for people of color. But some say they still face a hostile work environment for speaking out or simply doing their jobs. 

26 Apr 09:10

As China Rises, the US Builds Toward a Bigger Role in AI

After decades of staying out of industrial policy, a Pentagon-appointed commission recommends more spending on research and support for US chip makers.

26 Apr 09:10

Fake News Gets More Engagement on Facebook—But Only If It's Right-Wing

Far-right pages that publish misinformation get the most interactions by far compared to other news sources, new research shows. 

26 Apr 09:10

Who Are the Biggest Influencers on Clubhouse?

It's harder to figure out than you might expect.

26 Apr 09:10

The Pandemic Prompts Cities to Rethink the Parking Spot

Some urban designers have long wanted to reduce the area set aside for cars. Covid is giving them a chance.

26 Apr 09:10

This Chip for AI Works Using Light, Not Electrons

Lightmatter says the computing and power demands of complex neural networks need new technologies like these to keep up.

26 Apr 09:10

Researchers Blur Faces That Launched a Thousand Algorithms

Managers of the ImageNet data set paved the way for advances in deep learning. Now they’ve taken a big step to protect people’s privacy.

26 Apr 09:09

This Startup Wants to Take Your Blood Pressure With an iPhone

“Hey Siri, help me treat my hypertension."

26 Apr 09:09

A New WeWork Documentary Relives Its Roller Coaster Story

WeWork: Or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn is a good crash course while you wait for the adaptation starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway.

26 Apr 09:09

Where Are Those Shoes You Ordered? Check the Ocean Floor

More containers have fallen off ships in the past four months than are typically lost in a year. Blame heavy traffic and rolling waves.

26 Apr 09:09

AI Could Enable 'Swarm Warfare' for Tomorrow's Fighter Jets

A Pentagon project is testing scenarios involving multiple aircraft that could change the dynamics of air combat.

26 Apr 09:09

Negligence, Not Politics, Drives Most Misinformation Sharing

Researchers found that social media users are generally adept at identifying fake news. But that doesn’t always affect their decision to repost it.

26 Apr 09:09

This AI Can Generate Convincing Text—and Anyone Can Use It

The makers of Eleuther hope it will be an open source alternative to GPT-3, the well-known language program from OpenAI.

26 Apr 09:09

One Startup’s Solution for Zoom Fatigue? The Walk and Talk

Spot is a new platform dedicated entirely to walking meetings, launched by a longtime remote work evangelist.

26 Apr 09:09

The Foundations of AI Are Riddled With Errors

The labels attached to images used to train machine-vision systems are often wrong. That could mean bad decisions by self-driving cars and medical algorithms.

26 Apr 09:09

Biden Wants You Out of Your Car and on the Train

The president's $2 trillion infrastructure proposal boosts funding for buses and rail. It even envisions actually tearing down some freeways.

26 Apr 09:09

Groups Call for Ethical Guidelines on Location-Tracking Tech

The Locus Charter asks companies to commit to 10 principles, including minimizing data collection and actively seeking consent from users.

26 Apr 09:09

Silicon Valley Revs Up for a ‘Hot Startup’ Summer

“Now is the time to start stepping on the gas,” as one prominent VC firm put it to founders.

26 Apr 09:09

US Sanctions Are Squeezing Huawei, but for How Long?

Growth slowed last year at the tech giant, as it had trouble securing the most advanced chips. China's government has a plan to change that. 

26 Apr 09:09

Serve Food in Far-Away Restaurants—Right From Your Couch

A growing number of robots are operated remotely, often by workers thousands of miles away. Could it be a job of the future?

26 Apr 09:09

Biden Announces His Broadband Plan—and ISPs Will Hate It

The $100 billion proposal will probably be met with fierce resistance by telecom companies, but there's a lot to like for internet users.

26 Apr 09:09

This AI Could Help Wipe Out Colon Cancer

Medtronic's GI Genius, awaiting clearance from the FDA, will help doctors identify precancerous polyps. 

26 Apr 09:09

New Vaccine Conspiracy Theories Are Going Viral in Arabic

Facebook has been criticized for failing to curb misinformation in English. But little attention has been paid to the scale of the problem in Arabic.

26 Apr 09:09

AI Comes to Car Repair, and Body Shop Owners Aren’t Happy

During the pandemic, insurers accelerated the use of automated tools to estimate repair costs. Garage operators say the numbers can be wildly inaccurate.

26 Apr 09:09

Antitrust and Privacy Are on a Collision Course

Facebook is being sued for weakening data protections. Google is being sued for strengthening them. Can that paradox be resolved?

26 Apr 09:09

Coinbase Makes Its Debut—and Bitcoin Arrives on Wall Street

The largest cryptocurrency exchange goes public through a direct listing, and it could make a bigger debut than Facebook.

26 Apr 09:09