Rifts Break Open at Facebook Over Kavanaugh Hearing
A prominent show of support from a Facebook executive for Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh as he faced assault claims has brought new turmoil to the company.
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CreditAmy Lombard for The New York Times Priyanka Chopra Is a Tech Investor, Too
The actor just made her second start-up investment, in dating app Bumble. Her investments will skew heavily toward companies with an element of social impact, and companies founded by women.
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Wireless Charging Is Here. So What Is It Good For?
The technology, also known as magnetic induction, is a relatively new feature for powering iPhones and popular Android phones. Most people don’t use it, but here are a few benefits.
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The Week in Tech: A Breach That Ripples Far Beyond Facebook
The hack of 50 million Facebook accounts affects logins on hundreds of other sites. Plus, two billionaires lost big, and another shared the wealth.
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Credit Indian Cooks Embrace the Instant Pot
The electric pressure cooker is well suited for many Indian dishes, and a slew of new cookbooks are seizing on its popularity.
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No time to wait for your phone to charge up? No problem — these tips will get you the most battery power in the least amount of time.
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Credit Setting Up Your Tech on the Assumption You’ll Be Hacked
Sheera Frenkel, who writes about cybersecurity for The Times, explains how she safeguards her devices, and why passwords remain a weak link for more people.
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Credit Why You Shouldn’t Use Facebook to Log In to Other Sites
Facebook offered a convenient and secure way to sign up for online services. A major hack shows it failed at its one job.
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Credit Fork Over Passwords or Pay the Price, New Zealand Tells Travelers
Customs officials will now require people entering the country to open phones and other devices for inspection if asked.
