Worn Down by Worry, Parents Look Longingly at Australia’s Social Media Ban
After the country barred children under 16 from using social media, many parents have been asking whether similarly tough action is needed in their own countries.
Technology
Where Is All the A.I.-Driven Scientific Progress?
A tech C.E.O. explains why A.I. probably won’t cure diseases anytime soon. Hint: You still need humans.
How Well Does Apple’s Live Translation Work for Japanese? I Tested It in Tokyo.
A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor used Apple’s new in-ear translation feature to connect with locals at bars, sushi classes and even a fire ritual.
Google introduces long-awaited option to modify Gmail usernames
Google said emails, photos and messages stay unchanged, and old Gmail addresses remain reserved The company has not yet announced when the feature will be available globally or provided further details beyond the support documentation. PHOTO: PIXABAY Google has said it is gradually rolling out a long-awaited feature that will allow users to change their … Read more
Prominent Leaders Amplify Disinformation About Brown University Shooting
Prominent business and government figures spread rumors about the attack on Brown University’s campus this month, reigniting questions about accountability in online discourse.
Would you trust Pakistan’s first AI-newsroom?
‘Too much censorship, very little journalism,’ why Amar Guriro ditched mainstream media for an AI newsroom Saga Digital AI is a “first of its kind” AI-powered media outlet founded by Amar Guriro that uses a variety of software and AI-generated content to conduct journalism. Read: SC orders reinstatement of 36 teachers, citing tribunal’s use of … Read more
Tesla Robotaxis Are Big on Wall St. but Lagging on Roads
Shares of Tesla have hit new highs on optimism about the company’s self-driving taxis. But experts say Tesla is far behind Waymo, which has a big head start.
Handy Phone Features Can Save You Holiday Time
Try these useful shortcuts for sharing your Wi-Fi with guests, wrangling your to-do list or deciding what to do with family and friends.
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers
The Trump administration, citing “foreign censorship,” imposed travel bans on experts involved in monitoring major tech platforms.
Former Roomba C.E.O. Reminisces on 2008’s Viral ‘Shark Cat’ Meme
new video loaded: Former Roomba C.E.O. Reminisces on 2008’s Viral ‘Shark Cat’ Meme In conversation with Kevin Roose and Casey Newton on the “Hard Fork” podcast, the former Roomba C.E.O. Colin Angle shares how YouTube’s viral shark cat brought him joy in 2008. By ‘HARD Fork’ December 23, 2025