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  • FILE - A logo of Microsoft is displayed during an event at the Chatham House think tank in London, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. On Friday, Feb. 9, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming Microsoft plans to “disable computers of users who share ‘non-mainstream content’ online.” (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

    Microsoft accuses the New York Times of doom-mongering in OpenAI lawsuit

    Microsoft has filed a motion seeking to dismiss key parts of a lawsuit The New York Times filed against the company and Open AI, accusing them of copyright infringement.

    Mariella Moon
    03.05.2024
  • The NYT Audio shown on an iPhone against a white background.

    The New York Times built a standalone app for audio journalism

    The New York Times is doubling down on podcasts, with the launch of its long-awaited NYT Audio app, available starting today on iOS.

    Igor Bonifacic
    05.17.2023
  • Wordle, a website-only word game played on mobile phones and tablets, is displayed in this picture illustration taken February 1, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Boyers/Illustration

    Today's Wordle answer was originally 'fetus,' and the NYT insists it was a coincidence

    The New York Times has apologized after Monday’s Wordle included a solution for some players that may have been offensive due to its connection to recent political events in the US.

    Igor Bonifacic
    05.09.2022
  • Wordle app game is seen on a smartphone in front of The New York Times logo in this picture illustration, February 1, 2022. Picutre taken February 1, 2022 REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

    Wordle’s Wordlebot will analyze how badly you played

    Players can find out if they played efficiently or just got lucky.

    Amrita Khalid
    04.07.2022
  • Wordle app game is seen on a smartphone in front of The New York Times logo in this picture illustration, February 1, 2022. Picutre taken February 1, 2022 REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

    Some gendered slurs no longer on Wordle’s word list

    The (at least three) words you can no longer use on Wordle.

    Amrita Khalid
    02.11.2022
  • New York City, USA - August 2, 2018: Facade of The New York Times (NYT and NYTimes) headquarters on Eighth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, USA

    The New York Times is buying subscription-based sports site The Athletic

    It's paying $550 million and the deal should close by the end of March.

    Kris Holt
    01.06.2022
  • Menlo Park, California, USA October 2, 2017: Headquarters for social networking giant Facebook Inc in Menlo Park California

    Facebook is reportedly building a newsletter tool for indie writers

    Facebook is building its own newsletter tools, according to The New York Times. The social network is reportedly working on the initiative to offer more services to independent writers and journalists as part of the Facebook Journalism Project. It’s still in its very early stages, but NYT’s sources said the tools could have features similar to what other newsletter services have.

    Mariella Moon
    01.29.2021
  • Shattered Crosswords

    The New York Times brings its crossword to AR

    You’ll find the NYT’s new Shattered Crosswords game through the Effects tab of its Instagram account.

    Igor Bonifacic
    12.22.2020
  • NEW YORK, USA - FEBRUARY 24, 2018: Main entrance of the famous New York Times newspaper in downtown Manhattan in New York

    New York Times and other US media join The Coalition for App Fairness

    Back in September, Epic, Spotify and a variety of other companies both big and small came together to form The Coalition for App Fairness in an effort to pressure Apple and Google to change their app store policies. DCN claims Apple’s practices have negatively affected its members.

    Igor Bonifacic
    12.16.2020
  • Officials escort "Serial" podcast subject Adnan Syed from the courthouse on Feb. 3, 2016, following the completion of the first day of hearings for a retrial in Baltimore, Md. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

    The New York Times is buying the maker of hit podcast series 'Serial'

    Serial Productions, the studio behind Serial and S-Town, is now part of The New York Times. A report from The Times itself says the acquisition will give the studio a way to produce more shows.

    Mariella Moon
    07.23.2020

  • The New York Times' Nick Bilton describes "a day in the life" of his iPhone

    Have you ever thought about how often you pick up your iPhone and use it to perform some task or another? That's exactly what Nick Bilton, tech columnist at The New York Times, did for a story published today. Bilton's post follows his iPhone app usage throughout a typical day. Bilton begins his day with the Walk Up! alarm clock app, then spends the rest of the day grabbing information from a variety of free and paid apps. At the end of the day, he may read a few articles from Instapaper, use the Kindle app to read a book, or use Apple's Remote app to control his Apple TV before going to bed. It's a fascinating look at one blogger's iPhone app usage throughout a day, and an indication of just how much we've come to depend on our smartphones.

    Steve Sande
    07.29.2013

  • The Weekly Roundup for 02.11.2013

    You might say the week is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workweek, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Weekly Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 7 days -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.

    David Fishman
    02.17.2013

  • The Daily Roundup for 02.14.2013

    You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.

    David Fishman
    02.14.2013

  • The Daily Roundup for 02.12.2013

    You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.

    David Fishman
    02.12.2013

  • Obama, Romney get chiptuned in battle for presidential seat

    The battle for the White House is an epic, intense drama to rival those of legend and myth, so of course it makes a great chiptune video game. The Gregory Brothers, creators of Autotune the News and all those viral videos about burgers and bed intruders, songified Barack Obama and Mitt Romney from the Democratic and Republican national conventions (respectively, in case you get those two mixed up).The video is titled "Patriot Game" and presents the presidential candidates side-by-side, comparing their talking points as if they were literal points in an 8-bit video game, set to an upbeat tune. Watch the piggy banks, (bleeding) hearts and American flags stack up over at The New York Times, and see who wins to be the fictional, autotuned President of Earths and Moon. It might surprise you.

    Jessica Conditt
    09.17.2012

  • NYT: Steam's Big Picture public beta begins Monday

    Can't wait to use Steam's forthcoming Big Picture mode to game from the comfort of your couch? Well, you're in luck, because it might be ready for a test drive tomorrow. According to The New York Times, the living room-friendly user interface is getting the public beta treatment starting Monday. Gabe Newell let loose last month that both the TV-geared view and Steam for Linux betas would be "out there fairly quickly," but there's still no word on when the Ubuntu-bound preview will land. In the meantime, we'll keep busy by gawking at Valve's augmented reality headset, which the NYT got a glimpse of during a trip to the firm's headquarters, at the source link below.

    Alexis Santos
    09.09.2012

  • FTC considering new settlement process so companies can't deny wrongdoing

    Google recently paid the FTC $22.5 million and Facebook was ordered by the commission to change the way it handles data, but you might be surprised to hear that both companies did nothing wrong. Well, not exactly, but by settling their privacy violation cases, the internet giants are entitled to deny any misconduct. The New York Times reports that J. Thomas Rosch, a commissioner who voted against both settlements, feels that current rules will invite "denials of liability in every case in the future." Rosch wants the policy changed so companies can't deny responsibility when settling, much like the way the SEC handles similar indiscretions. Most of his colleagues weren't in a hurry to back his opinions, but three did say that refining the process could "avoid any possible public misimpression" of how the FTC strikes such deals. The commission is expected to look at the issue in the near future, but until then, we're sure you're more than able to separate the reality from the legalese.

    Jamie Rigg
    08.13.2012

  • New York Times nears half-million online subscriber mark, halves free article allowance to celebrate

    The New York Times just gave you more reason to consider making the jump to a paid online subscription -- beginning in April, that free article allowance will see a 50-percent cut, from 20 monthly articles to just 10. This modification comes one year after NYTimes.com launched its infamous content paywall, and following an announcement that the publisher has signed up 454,000 digital subscribers. Paying readers will receive a 12-week subscription that they can gift to anyone on the fence about swiping for access, and smartphone and tablet app users will continue to have access to the "Top News" sections for free. You'll also be able to read articles linked from other sites on the web, including your inbox, and can access five free posts a day that appear in search engine results. Completely unfettered access will range in price from $15 to $35 per month -- you'll find full details in the PR just past the break, and at the source link below.

    Zach Honig
    03.20.2012

  • Barnes & Noble offers discounted Nooks with one-year subscription to The New York Times

    In the market for an e-reader and a subscription to the digital edition of The New York Times? Then Barnes & Noble has a new promotion you might want to consider. From now through March 9th, it'll give you a Nook Simple Touch for free or a Nook Color for $99 if you also sign up for a one-year New York Times subscription at a rate of $19.99/month. That's a savings of $100 in both cases, and the subscription also includes access to the New York Times website in addition to the Nook version. Alternatively, you can get $50 off the Nook Tablet (bringing it down to $199) with a subscription to People, which will run you $9.99/month. Complete details are at the link below.

    Donald Melanson
    01.09.2012

  • New York Times' magic mirror helps you get dressed, puts the 'wall' in 'paywall' (video)

    Forget crosswords and Krugman, because the New York Times has created a new bathroom companion that looks infinitely more entertaining than either of them. Like some of its Snow White-style predecessors, the Times' "magic mirror" prototype uses Microsoft Kinect to detect and follow your movements, while deploying voice recognition technology to execute your commands. With this omniscient slab affixed to your wall, you can surf the web, flip through your wardrobe and send reassuring e-mails to your teenage daughter, whom you should have driven to school a good 30 minutes ago. An RFID reader, meanwhile, can recognize tagged pharmaceuticals or other products, allowing you to instantly access information on your prescription meds by placing them in front of the reflective LCD. You could also use the mirror to browse through the Times' full slate of articles and video content, meaning you can read about extravagant weekend getaways and urban gentrification from the standing comfort of your sink. Unfortunately for all mankind, the magic mirror is still in the prototype phase and the NYT's Research & Development Group has yet to offer a timetable for its release -- but you can see it in action for yourself, after the break.

    Amar Toor
    09.05.2011
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