Amazon, Box, Salesforce, Oracle and others have recently rolled out A.I.-related products to help workplaces become more efficient and productive.
A Tech Checklist for the Dark Side of Summer Weather
This season has seen excessive heat, violent storms and hazardous smoke already, but you can prepare for future events with a few apps and tools.
Lewis Branscomb, Champion of Science Across Fields, Dies at 96
He led scientific advances at IBM and within the federal government during a career that spanned the space race and the dawn of the internet.
Actively exploited vulnerability threatens hundreds of solar power stations
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hundreds of Internet-exposed devices inside solar farms remain unpatched against a critical and actively exploited vulnerability that makes it easy for remote attackers to disrupt operations or gain a foothold inside the facilities. The devices, sold by Osaka, Japan-based Contec under the brand name SolarView, help people inside solar facilities monitor...
Federal Judge Limits Biden Officials’ Contacts With Social Media Sites
The order came in a lawsuit filed by the attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana, who claim the administration is trying to silence its critics.
Meta Unveils ‘Threads’ App to Take on Twitter
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, teased a new app called Threads that is set to take on Twitter for real-time digital conversations.
Russia Seeds New Surveillance Tech to Squash Ukraine War Dissent
Russia is incubating a cottage industry of new digital surveillance tools to suppress domestic opposition to the war in Ukraine. The tech may also be sold overseas.
New Uncensored Chatbots Ignite a Free-Speech Fracas
A new generation of chatbots doesn’t have many of the guardrails put in place by companies like Google and OpenAI, presenting new possibilities — and risks.
Lithium Scarcity Pushes Carmakers Into the Mining Business
Ford, General Motors and others are striking deals with mining companies to avoid raw material shortages that could thwart their electric vehicle ambitions.
Why Car Repairs Have Become So Expensive
More technology and creature comforts, as well as a parade of new electric vehicles, have complicated the job after accidents.