By KEITH COLLINS

Congress last week released more than 3,000 Facebook ads linked to Russia around the 2016 presidential election, the most comprehensive look at the misinformation campaign mounted on the social network.

Published: May 13, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER

You can get Microsoft Office on an annual subscription plan that keeps you up to date with new features or buy it outright with far fewer updates.

Published: May 13, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By NICK WINGFIELD

After Amazon’s bold threat to curtail development in its hometown, the Seattle City Council approved a smaller tax than originally envisioned. Amazon says it’s still “apprehensive” about the future.

Published: May 13, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By VINDU GOEL

Unlike Facebook and Instagram, WhatsApp has received little attention for its influence on voters. But in one Indian state, the messaging service became a prime election tool.

Published: May 13, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By JACK NICAS

The possible appointment of Andrew Smith, who represented Facebook, Uber and Equifax and others, raised the prospect of frequent recusals from investigations.

Published: May 10, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER

If your Mac greets you with a black screen, the fan runs constantly or you notice other power-related issues, a simple home solution might save you a trip to the Genius Bar.

Published: May 10, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By KEVIN ROOSE

At no point in the demo were the receptionists on the other end of the calls informed that they were talking to a computer rather than another human.

Published: May 10, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By NICOLE PERLROTH

Iranian hackers, computer security experts say, had been deterred by the nuclear deal, but could now be inspired to make more retaliatory assaults.

Published: May 10, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By THE NEW YORK TIMES

In a staffwide memo, Randall L. Stephenson, the C.E.O., also said the company’s head of lobbying would retire.

Published: May 10, 2018 at 07:00PM

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER

The law treats electronic books and their printed counterparts differently when it comes to what you can do with them.

Published: May 9, 2018 at 07:00PM

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