NY Times
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Courtney Love Tweets Ordeal During Violent Uber Protests in Paris
The singer and actress used Twitter and Instagram to describe being held hostage during a strike by taxi drivers opposing the transportation...
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Robo Recrutiting: Can an Algorithm Hire Better Than a Human?
Start-ups say they can eliminate biases and create more skilled and diverse workplaces, but data science will probably need human supervision....
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Bits Blog: Daily Report: Hype Mingles With Promise in Gene Test
As labs and research start-ups grow, the federal government is scrutinizing their relationships with doctors, as well as their payment and billing...
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Taxi Drivers Protest Uber in Clashes Across France
The anger is the latest in a series of challenges facing the service, which has been accused of breaking laws and creating unfair competition....
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I.P.O. to Give Operator of Match.com and Tinder Its Own Stock
The media conglomerate IAC/InterActiveCorp said it was planning an initial public offering for its online dating business, which includes OkCupid....
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Zane Lowe, the D.J. Scratching Out Beats 1 for Apple
Mr. Lowe, formerly Britain’s most influential radio jock, is in the mix of Apple’s revamped music strategy.
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Letter of Recommendation: Letter of Recommendation: Alternative Search Engines
Want to find what you didn’t know you were looking for? Don’t go to Google.
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Bits Blog: The Internet of Things Has Vast Economic Potential, McKinsey Report Says
A new report from McKinsey says the Internet of things could be worth $11 trillion in 2025 — or a lot less, if companies don’t figure out what to...
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Q&A: Updating an Internet Radio
When URLs change, there are ways to bring in the radio station streams you’re looking for.
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Genetic Testing Case Highlights the Field’s Hope and Hype
As labs and research start-ups grow, the federal government is scrutinizing their relationships with doctors, as well as their payment and billing...
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Gadgetwise: Amazon Echo, a.k.a. Alexa, Is a Personal Aide in Need of Schooling
The Amazon Echo is an artificially intelligent personal assistant answering to the name Alexa. It’s not yet heavy on the “intelligent,” but could...
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App Smart: Video Feature: Apps for Summer Travel, Concerts and Grilling
Specialized apps provide help with many seasonal pursuits, including planning vacation activities, packing for a trip and even grilling the perfect...