Author: Barbara Ortutay
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Facebook to release Russia ads to Congress amid pressure
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NEW YORK — Facebook will provide the contents of 3,000 ads bought by a Russian agency to congressional investigators, bowing to pressure that it be more forthcoming with information that could shed light on possible interference in the 2016 presidential election. The social media giant also said it will make political advertising on its platform more “transparent.”…
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How to donate to Harvey relief efforts: When and what to give
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NEW YORK — Charities are stepping up their donation requests in the wake of Harvey, a severe, Category 4 hurricane that has devastated South Texas and could still lead to worse flooding in the days ahead. But this is not an excuse to clean out your closet. Money is the quickest, most effective contribution most people can make during…
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Google exec denounces employee’s views on female workers
NEW YORK — Silicon Valley’s efforts to promote workforce diversity haven’t yielded many results — unless you count a backlash at Google, where a male engineer blamed biological differences for the paucity of female programmers. His widely shared memo, titled “Google’s Ideological Echo Chamber,” also criticizes Google for pushing mentoring and diversity programs and for…
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Apple unveils ‘HomePod’ speaker, first new product in years
SAN JOSE, California — Apple nodded to several up-and-coming technology trends, unveiling a new “smart” home speaker and device features touching on virtual reality, online privacy and a form of artificial intelligence called machine learning. The speaker unveiled Monday is similar to devices from rivals, some of which have been on the market for years.…
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Facebook ramps up its response to violent videos
NEW YORK — Facebook is stepping up its efforts to keep inappropriate and often violent material — including recent high-profile videos of murders and suicides, hate speech and extremist propaganda — off of its site. On Wednesday, the world’s biggest social network said it plans to hire 3,000 more people to review videos and other…
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AP-NORC poll: Most teens have taken social media break
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NEW YORK — The common stereotype has teens glued to their phones 24-7. But nearly 60 percent of teens in the U.S. have actually taken a break from social media, the bulk of them even voluntarily, a new survey found. The poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research of teens aged 13…
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The Zuckerberg manifesto: How he plans to debug the world
NEW YORK — Mark Zuckerberg’s long-term vision for Facebook, laid out in a sweeping manifesto, sometimes sounds more like a utopian social guide than a business plan. Are we, he asks, “building the world we all want?” While most people now use Facebook to connect with friends and family, Zuckerberg hopes that the social network…
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How to watch Trump inauguration events, with or without TV
NEW YORK — The lack of a TV set shouldn’t prevent you from following Friday’s presidential inauguration ceremony, the pomp and circumstance surrounding it, and the many protests and marches planned around the country. Television channels carrying the inauguration live include ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, PBS, C-SPAN and Fox News, as well as Telemundo in…
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Sale or no sale, changes could come to Twitter users
NEW YORK — Sale or no sale, Twitter users are bound to see changes as the beleaguered communications service tries to broaden its appeal to more people and advertisers. A new owner could clean up Twitter and curb some of the nastiness that’s become synonymous with it. Or perhaps a new owner would just show…
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How to stream the high-stakes presidential debates
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save NEW YORK — Television viewership for Monday’s presidential debate is expected to be high, but you don’t need a television to watch.There are plenty of ways to stream the showdown for free and get behind-the-scenes…