‘The Interview’: Digital Drugs Have Us Hooked. Dr. Anna Lembke Sees a Way Out.
We live at a time when everything is available at every moment. Just on your phone, you can order lunch, bet on sports, read this story, watch porn, chat with a friend, chat with a stranger, chat with a large language model or buy a car. Dr. Anna Lembke says that all that convenience and…
‘The Apprentice,’ Starring Donald Trump, Begins Streaming on Amazon
Amazon is deepening its relationship with President Trump. Amazon Prime Video announced on Monday that multiple seasons of “The Apprentice,” the 2000s reality series that helped raise Mr. Trump’s profile on a national stage, would soon be available on the streaming service. The show’s first season, which premiered in 2004, is available on Prime Video…
Technology’s Impact on Saudi Arabia’s Economic Growth
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Introduction Saudi Arabia is undergoing a massive economic transformation driven by technological advancements. The nation’s Vision 2030 initiative aims to diversify the economy, reduce dependence on oil, and develop sectors like artificial intelligence (AI), renewable energy, and digital infrastructure. Technology is playing a crucial role in boosting economic growth, enhancing productivity,…
The Agony of Adoring Online Dogs
When Norbert died last week, just shy of 16 years old, tens of thousands of comments and tributes poured in. “My family is heartbroken,” Steines wrote as part of a lengthy announcement. Pet content remains one of the last bastions of joy on social media. Norbert and many other beloved online dogs — all blissfully…
Elon Musk Says X Outages Were Caused by a Cyberattack From Ukraine
Elon Musk is facing questions about how much attention he is paying to his businesses as he advises President Trump on the direction of the federal government. The questions have mounted as Mr. Musk’s business empire — which includes the electric car maker Tesla, the social media site X and the rocket maker SpaceX —…
Digital Estate Planning: How to Prepare Your Social Media Accounts
How do you want your social media pages, smartphone photos and computer files handled after you die? While property and money distribution are usually at the top of the estate-planning list, don’t forget to leave instructions regarding your digital accounts and assets — so your survivors are left with more than just random bits and…
How to Spend Less Time on Social Media (or Leave It Altogether)
Have you been spending too many hours on your social feeds feeling anxious, combative or just plain unproductive? Just as limiting exposure to social media has been recommended for children’s mental health, many adults may also benefit. Even if you aren’t ready for a full digital detox (where you severely reduce your smartphone use or…
Amazon Unveils Alexa+, Powered by Generative A.I.
Amazon’s Alexa is undergoing its biggest overhaul since debuting more than a decade ago. On Wednesday, Amazon said it was giving Alexa a new brain powered by generative artificial intelligence. The update, called Alexa+, is set to make the virtual assistant more conversational and helpful in booking concert tickets, coordinating calendars and suggesting food to…
Trump’s Call to Scrap ‘Horrible’ Chip Program Spreads Panic
As President Trump addressed Congress last week, he veered off script to attack a sensitive topic, the CHIPS Act, a bipartisan law aimed at making the United States less reliant on Asia for semiconductors. Republican lawmakers had sought and received reassurances over the past few months that the Trump administration would support the program Congress…
A.I. and Vibecoding Helped Me to Create My Own Software
I am not a coder. I can’t write a single line of Python, JavaScript or C++. Except for a brief period in my teenage years when I built websites and tinkered with Flash animations, I’ve never been a software engineer, nor do I harbor ambitions of giving up journalism for a career in the tech…