By J. D. BIERSDORFER If the thought of saving a huge folder of photo files in a different format makes you tired, perk up. You can do them all at…
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Trump Tried to Protect Qualcomm. Now His Trade War May Be Hurting It. by DON CLARK
By DON CLARK Qualcomm’s chief executive, Steve Mollenkopf, needs Beijing’s regulatory approval to buy another chip maker, NXP. But a prolonged deal review by China is widely seen as retaliation…
Facebook to Remove Misinformation That Leads to Violence by SHEERA FRENKEL
By SHEERA FRENKEL Critics say the company has not done enough to block false posts that have led to attacks in countries including Sri Lanka, Myanmar and India. Published: July…
Mark Zuckerberg’s Holocaust Comments Cause Outcry by KAREN ZRAICK
By KAREN ZRAICK Facebook’s chief executive said Holocaust denial, false Sandy Hook claims and other conspiracy theories, however “deeply offensive,” were not enough to get barred. Published: July 18, 2018…
The Benefits (and Limits) of Using Tech to Plan a Wedding by BRIAN X. CHEN
By BRIAN X. CHEN Our newly engaged tech columnist tried to use tech to plan his wedding. He was immediately overwhelmed by the complexity of the process. Published: July 18,…
When a Tech Reporter Doesn’t Use Much Tech by DAVID STREITFELD
By DAVID STREITFELD David Streitfeld has covered technology for years for The Times. He thinks the Luddites are misunderstood. Published: July 18, 2018 at 02:00AM from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2O1tQlN via…
How to Combat China’s Rise in Tech: Federal Spending, Not Tariffs by FARHAD MANJOO
By FARHAD MANJOO The United States government once invested mightily to build the modern world. Now it has abdicated that role to a foreign rival. Published: July 18, 2018 at…
Flicks and Other iPad Keyboard Tricks by J. D. BIERSDORFER
By J. D. BIERSDORFER The latest version of Apple’s iOS software for the iPad tries to save you time with typing shortcuts — once you know what they are. Published:…
Google Fined $5.1 Billion by E.U. in Android Antitrust Ruling by ADAM SATARIANO
By ADAM SATARIANO European officials hit the internet giant with the record penalty for abusing its power in the smartphone market, the region’s latest move to rein in the clout…
How WhatsApp Pushes Mobs to Murder in India by VINDU GOEL, SUHASINI RAJ and PRIYADARSHINI RAVICHANDRAN
By VINDU GOEL, SUHASINI RAJ and PRIYADARSHINI RAVICHANDRAN False rumors of child kidnappers have gone viral on WhatsApp in India, prompting fearful mobs to kill two dozen innocent people since…