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Technology Archive

Archives for October 2023

Technology
We’re in a new Gilded Age. What did we learn from the last one?We’re in a new Gilded Age. What did we learn from the last one?
Technology

Former FCC chair Tom Wheeler has a few ideas for how to regulate the “Digital Gilded Age.”

By Sara Morrison
Technology
The chaotic and cinematic MGM casino hack, explainedThe chaotic and cinematic MGM casino hack, explained
Technology

A “limited number” of customers’ Social Security numbers were taken.

By Sara Morrison
How TikTok profits off dangerous health trends
Technology

Castor oil won’t dissolve cysts and tumors. Some creators on TikTok Shop are earning commissions by suggesting otherwise.

By A.W. Ohlheiser
Technology
9 questions about the government’s effort to break up Amazon9 questions about the government’s effort to break up Amazon
Technology

Why the FTC is going after your Prime subscription (and a few other things).

By Sara Morrison and A.W. Ohlheiser
Technology
The government’s case to break up Amazon, explainedThe government’s case to break up Amazon, explained
Technology

The Federal Trade Commission, led by longtime Amazon critic Lina Khan, finally makes its move.

By Sara Morrison
Technology
More evidence the streaming wars are (kinda) over: You can watch Dune on NetflixMore evidence the streaming wars are (kinda) over: You can watch Dune on Netflix
Technology

Remember when Netflix’s competitors, like Warner Bros., kept their biggest stuff on their own streaming services? That’s so 2021.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Turns out the government can fine you for trashing spaceTurns out the government can fine you for trashing space
Technology

The FCC is cracking down on space litterbugs, starting with Dish Network.

By Sara Morrison
The messy art of posting through it
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Social media is our public diary — and it’s only getting more intimate.

By Allie Volpe

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