Parler, a social network that attracted Trump fans, returns online
After being cut off by Amazon and other tech giants, Parler worked for weeks to find a way to get back on the internet.
Millions flock to Telegram and Signal as fears grow over Big Tech
The encrypted messaging services Telegram and Signal have become the world's hottest apps over the last week, driven by growing anxiety over the power of...
How Parler, a Chosen App of Trump Fans, Became a Test of Free Speech
From the start, John Matze had positioned Parler as a “free speech” social network where people could mostly say whatever they wanted. It was a...
Facebook takes the gloves off in feud with Apple
For years, signs of discord have brewed between Facebook and Apple. But now Apple is making changes that threaten Facebook’s business — and the fight...
He pretended to be Trump’s family; even the president was fooled
For months, a 21-year-old Trump supporter impersonated Trump family members on Twitter, spreading conspiracy theories, asking for money and eventually drawing the attention of the...
Big Tech continues its surge ahead of the rest of the economy
Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Alphabet reported the latest in a string of enormous quarterly profits on Thursday.
As local news dies, a pay-for-play network rises in its place
A nationwide operation of 1,300 local sites and newspapers apparently offering news is actually publishing coverage ordered up by Republican groups and corporate P.R. firms...
Apple and Google make it easier to opt in to virus tracing
The tech giants said states could soon send notices directly to smartphones asking people to opt in to the technology, which helps trace the coronavirus.
Apple and Google ban Fortnite
Epic Games, the maker of the popular game Fortnite, provoked the Apple and Google by violating their policies, then released a social media campaign and...