New-gadget season is almost here, but our columnist has concluded, after testing hundreds of gizmos over the years, that it pays to wait. Source: NYT > Business – Brian X. Chen
Apple’s Watch Is Smarter, but My Casio Keeps Getting the Job Done
Casio’s basic watches have barely changed in decades, a rare achievement as planned obsolescence is elevated to a corporate art form, our columnist says. Source: NYT > Business – Jeff Sommer
Hi, Alexa. How Do I Stop You From Listening In On Me?
Humans help train artificial intelligence, so someone may be listening to what you tell Siri, Google Assistant or Alexa. Here’s what to do if you have a problem with that. Source: NYT > Business – Brian X. Chen
How Should Big Tech Be Reined In? Here Are 4 Prominent Ideas
Some critics of the industry want to see the businesses broken up. Others would like to strengthen regulation of Silicon Valley. And there are shades of gray. Source: NYT > Business – Steve Lohr
The Phony Patriots of Silicon Valley
Top tech companies are rallying around the flag. How opportunistic of them. Source: NYT > Business – Kevin Roose
Russia Opens Antitrust Inquiry Into App Restriction at Apple
Russian officials are investigating Apple’s moves to remove parental control apps from its App Store shortly after it released a competing service. Source: NYT > Business – Jack Nicas