While a variety of industries struggle with supplies, semiconductor experts say there are plenty of new ideas and, most surprising, start-ups.
Elon Musk and Memes: A Controversy Over Giving Creators Credit
The billionaire has been posting content creators’ work without credit. Some are frustrated; others, simply puzzled.
Why a Shortage Has Made Computer Chips the New Toilet Paper
Really.
You Can Run From Archaeology, but You Can’t Hide
Plus: A plummeting rocket, a superstar ant, staff recommendations and more in the Friday edition of the Science Times newsletter.
Will Songwriting Survive Streaming? Abba’s Bjorn Ulvaeus Is Worried.
One of pop’s most successful songwriters on fighting for the value of his craft, and on the young talents he admires most.
Lithium Mining Projects May Not Be Green Friendly
A race is on to produce lithium in the United States, but competing projects are taking very different approaches to extracting the vital raw material. Some might not be very green.
Facebook Oversight Board Tells Zuckerberg He’s the Decider on Trump
The company tried to punt its Trump dilemma to a panel of experts. On Wednesday, the experts punted back.
Glasserie Adopts New Digital Habits in Pandemic
The pandemic forced small businesses to adopt new digital habits, and many are now here to stay.
Ohio State Senator Is Caught Zooming and Driving
Andrew Brenner, a Republican, used a background to make it appear as if he were at home rather than behind the wheel of his car during a state meeting. The giveaway? His seatbelt.
SpongeBob, ‘Star Trek’ and sports drive subscriptions to Paramount+.
ViacomCBS reports that its decision to revamp and rebrand its streaming service seems to be paying off.
Fake Comments on Net Neutrality Rollback to Cost Companies Millions
The state attorney general’s office reached an agreement that levies millions in penalties on third-party services that generated the comments.
Watch: SpaceX Launch and Landing of Starship SN15
After a series of high-altitude test flights that ended in explosions, the new vehicle set down in one piece on a Texas launchpad.
Trump Ban From Facebook Upheld by Oversight Board
A company-appointed panel ruled that the ban was justified at the time but added that the company should reassess its action and make a final decision in six months.
Nick Clegg Steers Facebook’s Trump Decision
Nick Clegg, a former deputy prime minister, has shaped the company’s handling of Donald Trump at every turn.
The Limits of Facebook’s ‘Supreme Court’
What happens on Facebook has such big consequences, its quasi-independent Oversight Board can only do so much.
How to Power Up Your To-Do List
The free task-reminder app on your phone can keep you and your projects on track.
Giant Bidens, Tiny Carters: A Look at Photographic Distortion
A picture of two presidents and first ladies led to many Hobbit jokes online. We explain what happened.
Uber shows signs of recovery from the pandemic slowdown.
Excluding a settlement in Europe, Uber’s revenue in the first three months of the year was $3.5 billion, an 8 percent increase from the previous year.
Lawmakers slam Facebook oversight board’s decision to uphold Trump ban.
“What’s to stop them from silencing you?” Senator Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, replied on Twitter.
What Is the Facebook Oversight Board?
The panel of about 20 people, including academics and political leaders, upheld the company’s ban of former President Donald J. Trump.
Mr. Beast, YouTube Star, Wants to Take Over the Business World
Jimmy Donaldson, 22, is out to become the Elon Musk of online creators.
Apple and Epic Trial Opens With a Tour of the Fortnite ‘Metaverse’
Epic has accused Apple of unfairly using its App Store’s power to take a cut of the money made in Fortnite, a popular online game.
Stores Still Matter. Where’s Amazon?
People are eager to return to grocery stores, but Amazon seems to be missing the opportunity.
E.V. Buying Guide: What to Know About Models, Batteries, Charging and More
Buying an electric car can be exciting and bewildering. Consider what kind of car you want and need and where you will charge.
Verizon Near Deal to Sell Yahoo and AOL
In making the deal with the private equity firm Apollo, Verizon is acknowledging that it couldn’t compete with Google and Facebook for digital ads. Instead, it will concentrate on building a 5G network.
Google’s Back to Office Plans
Google plans to experiment with new office configurations and more flexibility. Will others follow?
Bill and Melinda Gates Are Divorcing
The couple’s separation is likely to send shock waves through the worlds of philanthropy, public health and business.
A Teenager Mistakenly Moved Into a Senior Living Complex. TikTok Loves It.
After living for a week in an apartment complex for older adults, Madison Kohout, 19, discovered why she was the youngest resident by decades.
A Facebook panel will reveal on Wednesday whether Trump will regain his megaphone.
Facebook’s Oversight Board, an independent panel, will make the final decision on whether the company’s ban of former President Donald J. Trump should be permanent.
Apple and Epic Head to Court Over Their Slices of the App Pie
Apple and Epic Games, maker of the wildly popular game Fortnite, square off on Monday in a trial that could decide how much control Apple can exert over the app economy.