By BRIAN X. CHEN

The European Union fined Google a record $5.1 billion. But the ruling will probably have little effect on current Android users.

Published: July 18, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By BRIAN X. CHEN

Our newly engaged tech columnist tried to use tech to plan his wedding. He was immediately overwhelmed by the complexity of the process.

Published: July 17, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By DON CLARK

Qualcomm’s chief executive, Steve Mollenkopf, needs Beijing’s regulatory approval to buy another chip maker, NXP. But a prolonged deal review by China is widely seen as retaliation for U.S. tariffs.

Published: July 18, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By DAVID STREITFELD

David Streitfeld has covered technology for years for The Times. He thinks the Luddites are misunderstood.

Published: July 17, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER

The latest version of Apple’s iOS software for the iPad tries to save you time with typing shortcuts — once you know what they are.

Published: July 17, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By SHEERA FRENKEL

Critics say the company has not done enough to block false posts that have led to attacks in countries including Sri Lanka, Myanmar and India.

Published: July 17, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By KAREN ZRAICK

Facebook’s chief executive had said in an interview that false and “deeply offensive” conspiracy theories alone were not enough to get someone barred from the site.

Published: July 17, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By FARHAD MANJOO

The United States government once invested mightily to build the modern world. Now it has abdicated that role to a foreign rival.

Published: July 17, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By ADAM SATARIANO

European officials hit the internet giant with the record penalty for abusing its power in the smartphone market, the region’s latest move to rein in the clout of tech companies.

Published: July 17, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By VINDU GOEL, SUHASINI RAJ and PRIYADARSHINI RAVICHANDRAN

False rumors of child kidnappers have gone viral on WhatsApp in India, prompting fearful mobs to kill two dozen innocent people since April

Published: July 17, 2018 at 07:00PM

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