Switchboard: Comcast is spending liberally to woo lawmakers

Plus: How to lose a plane, Microsoft has found a new use for its cloud and the GOP targets the FCC.

‘Titanfall’ launches on Xbox One

Fans celebrated the release of Xbox One's "Titanfall" at SXSW in Austin after lining up for the game's midnight launch.

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Is the CIA spying on congressional computers? Here’s what you need to know.

Is the CIA spying on congressional computers? Here’s what you need to know.

What you need to know about the battle breaking out between the CIA and the Senate Intelligence Committee.

‘Titanfall’: Robots, free running and a whole lot of fun

‘Titanfall’: Robots, free running and a whole lot of fun

Review | New game aims to be the “Halo” for the Xbox One, and it might be able to succeed over time.

Zach Galifianakis is now HealthCare.gov’s biggest traffic driver

Zach Galifianakis is now HealthCare.gov’s biggest traffic driver

Obama went on “Between Two Ferns” to plug HealthCare.gov. It’s working.

These 2,500 experts predicted the future of the Web. It looks a lot like the present.

These 2,500 experts predicted the future of the Web. It looks a lot like the present.

We’re already seeing many of the changes the future will hold.

The odder side of SXSW

The odder side of SXSW

When thousands of techies invade an artsy town, the combination is unforgettable.

Wearable tech: From fad to mega-trend

Wearable tech: From fad to mega-trend

Google is seeking to unite the rapidly proliferating number of wearable tech devices.

Google’s offering bus rides to poor San Franciscans. Is this what the Google city-state looks like?

Google’s offering bus rides to poor San Franciscans. Is this what the Google city-state looks like?

City residents are now asking for free rides for seniors. Will another tech company step in?

Don’t panic: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy game is 30 -- and online.

Don’t panic: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy game is 30 -- and online.

The BBC updates the classic Douglas Adam text adventure game for its thirtieth birthday.

Snowden to tech leaders at SXSW: ‘We need you to help us fix this.’

Snowden to tech leaders at SXSW: ‘We need you to help us fix this.’

Source of NSA leaks endorses a more secure Internet.

How do you lose a whole aircraft?

How do you lose a whole aircraft?

Technology tracks our every move. How can an entire plane go missing?

Snowden speaks out at SXSW

Snowden speaks out at SXSW

The former NSA contractor who ignited a debate over government surveillance calls for better security measures.

Wait, Nas is friends with who?

Wait, Nas is friends with who?

At SXSW a hip-hop artist and venture capitalist gush on what they’ve learned from each other.

Bitcoin’s had a busy week. Here’s everything that’s happened.

Bitcoin’s had a busy week. Here’s everything that’s happened.

All you need to know to get caught up.

Why we should embrace robot co-workers

Why we should embrace robot co-workers

Google chairman Eric Schmidt warns that those who lack the skills to work with machines will be left behind.

Last year’s CBS blackout was terrible for everyone. Here’s one attempt to fix it.

Last year’s CBS blackout was terrible for everyone. Here’s one attempt to fix it.

The FCC wants to limit the power of TV stations to negotiate with cable companies for content fees.

Edward Snowden, celebrity?

Edward Snowden, celebrity?

The former NSA contractor has become increasingly outspoken in recent months.

Republicans voted to condemn the NSA last month. Now at CPAC, they’re silent.

Republicans voted to condemn the NSA last month. Now at CPAC, they’re silent.

It’s the biggest conservative conference of the year. And nobody’s said a peep yet about surveillance.

This lawmaker thinks you should know about ‘icky’ smartphone snooping

This lawmaker thinks you should know about ‘icky’ smartphone snooping

Smartphone tracking at stores reveals the messy world of digital privacy.

A note-taking app that doesn’t take up all your time

A note-taking app that doesn’t take up all your time

Pendo is looking to streamline the process.

Snowden: I raised NSA concerns internally over 10 times before going rogue

Snowden: I raised NSA concerns internally over 10 times before going rogue

Edward Snowden says he had no legal avenue for blowing the whistle on NSA spying.

Here’s why ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ cut ties with Bitcoin

Here’s why ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ cut ties with Bitcoin

The cryptocurrency’s creator went to great lengths to hide his identity. That’s completely understandable.

Books on demand from Entitle

Books on demand from Entitle

It’s easier than ever for movie-lovers to get the things they want on demand. But what about readers?

Switchboard: ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ says he isn’t Newsweek’s Dorian Nakamoto

Switchboard: ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ says he isn’t Newsweek’s Dorian Nakamoto

The Wall Street Journal publishes a profile of Softbank’s CEO, and consumer groups file an FTC complaint against Facebook’s WhatsApp deal.

Get over the rivalry with China

Get over the rivalry with China

Innovation isn’t a zero-sum game. Both China and the United States can win.