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Snapchat Wants You to Post. They’re Willing to Pay Millions.23:46 Top performers are raking in cash as the company seeks to compete against TikTok and similar platforms. Inside Twitter’s Decision to Cut Off Trump11:21 Jack Dorsey, the chief executive, had reservations about locking the president’s account. But the calls for violence that his tweets provoked were too overwhelming. Hypersonic Superweapons Are a Mirage, New Analysis Says15.January Two scientists find revolutionary claims about the evasion of detection and defenses to be “nonsense.” WhatsApp Delays Privacy Changes Amid User Exodus15.January The company faced a backlash from users who worried the changes made the messaging service less secure. When Tech Antitrust Failed15.January Need a New Knee or Hip? A Robot May Help Install It15.January As more people strive to stay active on aging frames, robots and other technologies are likely to play a wider role in helping surgeons replace joints. Consumer Groups Target Amazon Prime’s Cancellation Process14.January A Norwegian group filed a complaint with regulators, saying Amazon had deliberately made it difficult to end memberships to its Prime service. Groups in Europe and the U.S. back the effort. Facebook and Twitter Face International Scrutiny after Trump Ban14.January Human rights groups and activists have spent years urging the companies to do more to remove content that encouraged violence. The Alternate Reality of Fringe Apps14.January Millions Flock to Telegram and Signal as Fears Grow Over Big Tech14.January The encrypted messaging services have become the world’s hottest apps over the last week, driven by growing anxiety over the power of the biggest tech companies and privacy concerns. Intel, Under Pressure to Rethink Its Business, Ousts Its Chief Executive13.January Robert Swan, who has held the job for two years, is leaving the Silicon Valley chip giant after an activist investor pressed for change. Is Letterboxd Becoming a Blockbuster?13.January |