Shoshana Zuboff Explains Why You Should Care About Privacy

In a wide-ranging interview, the author of “The Age of Surveillance Capitalism” talks about why people should pay attention to how big tech companies are using their information.

Russia Raises Heat on Twitter, Google and Facebook in Online Crackdown

Its campaign is part of a global wave of actions by governments that are testing how far they can go to control online speech.

When It’s OK to Be a Guinea Pig

It can be fun to try out new products, but only if we know what we’re signing up for.

Opinion | The Apple Tax Is Rotten

Apple doesn’t deserve 30 percent of all the money people spend in the App Store.

WhatsApp Sues India’s Government to Stop New Internet Rules

The rules, which would require WhatsApp to make people’s messages traceable, would violate people’s privacy, the messaging service said.

Indian Police Visit Twitter Offices as Modi Goes on Pandemic Offense

The visit sent a clear message that India’s powerful ruling party is becoming increasingly upset with the company.

Archaeologists vs. Computers: A Study Tests Who’s Best at Sifting the Past

When it came to the tedious task of categorizing pottery fragments, a deep-learning model was found to be just as accurate as four human experts, and far more efficient.

Going to the Moon via the Cloud

High-performance cloud computing has allowed start-ups to develop prototypes and run simulations — including one to the moon — that were previously done on supercomputers.

Florida, in a First, Will Fine Social Media Companies That Bar Candidates

The new law is a direct response to Facebook’s and Twitter’s suspensions of former President Donald J. Trump.

‘No One’s Ever Talked to Me About This Before’

Social media creators are helping women and people of color identify possible symptoms of A.D.H.D., a disorder most often diagnosed in white boys.

Odometer Rollbacks: A Hard-to-Spot Nuisance for Car Shoppers

Nearly half a million vehicles with illegally altered mileage are sold each year, according to federal estimates.

Amazon’s Great Purge

Evictions of some popular products tell us a lot about untrustworthy internet reviews.

Apple’s Bargain in China

Apple touts its commitment to privacy and free speech. That’s why its China operation is so striking.

Welcome to the Space Jam, Again

This is a story about the old “Space Jam” website — from 1996 to infinity.

In Antitrust Trial, Tim Cook Argues Apple Doesn’t Hurt App Makers

The chief executive of Apple, which was sued by the gaming company Epic, said his company had invested heavily on security and had lowered some fees in its App Store.

Opinion | The Chaebolization of Big Tech Has Made Its Way to America

The lesson for the U.S. lawmakers and regulators should not be to further bolster its corporate giants in a moment of crisis.

Irish Hospitals Are Latest to Be Hit by Ransomware Attacks

Hospitals in Ireland, New Zealand and Scripps Health in San Diego are reeling from digital extortion attacks.

Once Tech’s Favorite Economist, Now a Thorn in Its Side

Paul Romer’s call for government activism, particularly toward the big tech companies, reflects “a profound change in my thinking.”

What Would George Washington Look Like Today? A Pandemic Creation Draws Attention.

A bored musician used Photoshop to depict a modern version of the first president. A Washington biographer and an impersonator had thoughts on its accuracy.