Technology

Column: Silicon Valley VCs wanted to believe SBF’s lies. Now they want you to believe their excuses
Sequoia Capital wants you to know that it was “deliberately misled and lied to” by convicted cryptocurrency scam artist Sam Bankman-Fried during the discussions that led to its $213.5-million...
These filmmakers use AI. And they’re not ashamed to admit it
Blazers brushed up against streetwear. Miniature cameras dangled from a woman’s earrings. One man’s hoodie read: “Rendered With Love.”Envoys from two parallel planets, software and showbiz, mingled in the...
I tried a breakup simulator video game. Here’s what it taught me about the myth of ‘moving on’
In the world of video games, there are plenty of so-called dating simulators, a.k.a. “dating sims,” in which players can craft a personality, meet potential partners and try to...
Granderson: How did Silicon Valley fall from idealism to ruthless exploitation?
Adam Bowen and James Monsees — the focus of the Netflix docuseries “Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul” — originally set out to make the world a...
‘Fortnite’ lawsuit from Blackpink-Justin Bieber choreographer revived on appeal
“Fortnite” maker Epic Games will face a new round of litigation from celebrity choreographer Kyle Hanagami, who alleges the popular video game ripped off his moves.The U.S. 9th Circuit...
Column: Google’s dominance affects us all. Why is its trial being held in secret?
The public has been riveted for weeks by the most important federal trial for the tech world in a quarter-century.The criminal trial of accused cryptocurrency scam artist Sam Bankman-Fried,...
Column: We don’t know how Israel’s military is using AI in Gaza, but we should
The fog of war has thickened in Gaza, a ground invasion is gathering steam, and aerial bombardments continue at a furious pace. On Tuesday, missiles struck a refugee camp...
Don’t pre-tip on delivery? Don’t expect your food quickly, DoorDash warns
Americans are tipping their delivery drivers less often than they did last year. DoorDash is seeking to reverse that trend with an automated nudge — one that carries a...
Supreme Court asked to protect California school officials from critics on Facebook
WASHINGTON —  The Supreme Court justices sounded divided Tuesday over whether the 1st Amendment forbids public officials who refer to government business on their personal Facebook pages from blocking members...
Column: A big victory for an Orange County entrepreneur in his legal fight against Apple
Orange County entrepreneur Joe Kiani has just notched a startling victory in his years-long court battle against one of the most powerful companies in the world. And as a...