By BRIAN X. CHEN

The devices are poised to get smarter as advances are made in scanning 3-D objects like your face.

Published: August 29, 2017 at 07:00PM

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By NELLIE BOWLES

Identifying extremist activists and revealing their personal information has become a bit of a sport on the internet. Some worry about mistakes and the permanent stigma of online shaming.

Published: August 29, 2017 at 07:00PM

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By NICK WINGFIELD

In an unusual partnership, Amazon and Microsoft are working together to extend the abilities of their voice-controlled digital assistants.

Published: August 29, 2017 at 07:00PM

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By MIKE ISAAC

Before Uber’s board chose Dara Khosrowshahi to be the company’s new chief, there were power plays, negotiations for more leverage and wild swings in support.

Published: August 28, 2017 at 07:00PM

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER

Google made it easy to hide the text-styling tool bar in the New Message window, but you can get it back quickly if you need it.

Published: August 28, 2017 at 07:00PM

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By FARHAD MANJOO

Under its co-founder Travis Kalanick, Uber set out to revolutionize modern transportation. Its new C.E.O. may have a smaller, less risky vision.

Published: August 27, 2017 at 07:00PM

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By DAVID STREITFELD and NELLIE BOWLES

Mr. Khosrowshahi has many tasks ahead of him, including repairing Uber’s internal culture and preparing the company for a self-driving future.

Published: August 27, 2017 at 07:00PM

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By CADE METZ

A number of companies are working on ways to control machines simply with a thought. But they are likely to be met with skepticism.

Published: August 26, 2017 at 07:00PM

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By FARHAD MANJOO

In tweets, the president seems to spell poorly, and he’s been flogged for it. But there’s an argument to be made that the spelling police should relax a bit.

Published: August 26, 2017 at 07:00PM

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By MIKE ISAAC

Meg Whitman, chief of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, was emerging as the most likely pick for C.E.O. as another candidate, Jeff Immelt, publicly withdrew.

Published: August 26, 2017 at 07:00PM

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