The Amazon Dating App Is Fake, But The Fears Are Real
Amazon Dating doesn't really exist — yet. But a mock-up of what Amazon Dating might look like fooled some this week, and got others talking.
Technology
Filmmaker Tracks Bezos' 'Rise And Reign' And How Amazon Became 'Inescapable'
Director James Jacoby catalogs the reach of the tech giant in his new PBS Frontline documentary, Amazon Empire. "So much power is pooled into the hands of one company and one man," he says.
U.S. Prosecutors Hit Huawei With New Federal Charges
The U.S. government has charged China's Huawei with racketeering and conspiracy to steal trade secrets. The new charges raise the stakes to a case that began last year.
Meme 2020 Creates Bloomberg Sponsored Internet Content
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to New York Times technology reporter Taylor Lorenz about Michael Bloomberg presidential team's use of memes, and Internet culture as part of its campaign strategy.
Key Florida Elections Office Endured Cyberattack Ahead of 2016 Election
Palm Beach County, which has experienced myriad elections issues in recent years, says that its elections office was breached by a ransomware attack before the 2016 election.
U.S. Prosecutors Hit Huawei With New Federal Charges
The Department of Justice is accusing the Chinese telecom giant of racketeering and conspiracy to steal trade secrets from U.S. companies. The Trump administration has security concerns about Huawei.
Iowa Caucus Meltdown Proved Transparency Is Essential, Election-Watchers Say
Secrecy was the strategy for Iowa Democrats when it came to planning the caucus process. Experts say now that decision compounded an environment ripe for manipulation.
In Coronavirus Quarantine, Diamond Princess Passengers Form Unique Online Community
The postings on Facebook, email and WhatsApp are mainly "just words of encouragement and a friendly ear." But they also share food reviews and news.
Major Smartphone Trade Show Canceled In Barcelona Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Organizers have called off the annual Mobile World Congress in Spain after a slew of high-profile tech companies pulled out, citing concerns over the spreading coronavirus outbreak.
Watchdog Warns Census Faces Cybersecurity, Hiring Risks Before National Rollout
Weeks before the census is fully underway, the Government Accountability Office finds the Census Bureau is behind on recruiting workers and resolving risks with the first primarily online U.S. count.