“It’s like the difference between steak and ice cream. They’re both delicious but hard to compare!” said “Asmongold,” a Twitch streamer based in Austin, Texas. https://wapo.st/3Gum27U
A push to regulate social media algorithms faces a roadblock, after a court ruled this week that they may be protected speech under the First Amendment. https://wapo.st/3lWeul6
Molly White, a 28-year-old software engineer who edits Wikipedia pages in her spare time, has become an unlikely thorn in the side of the burgeoning cryptocurrency movement. As the tech and finance world largely embrace crypto tech, she's helping lead a band of skeptics pushing the other direction. https://wapo.st/3wZhhQQ
Some gamers have railed on a commonly used algorithm that seeks to place players of like skill levels against one another to create a fair playing field. https://wapo.st/3LQlz0U
In the wake of the Uvalde, Tex., school shooting, entrepreneurs say the time is finally right to add identifier technology to guns. https://wapo.st/3z90Rqx
Before two 18-year-old men allegedly killed 31 people in separate shootings over the past two weeks, they turned to social media apps such as Yubo and Discord to share troubling messages. https://wapo.st/3a0Y0oK
“Just because it’s on a small device or screen doesn’t mean it’s a small project,” said "Diablo Immortal" game director Wyatt Cheng. https://wapo.st/3PM19cu
The bill represents a growing awareness that the federal government is consistently outmatched in resources and tech skills when examining massive Silicon Valley companies. https://wapo.st/3ywYXPU
Have you ever felt like recommendations on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube are dragging you down an unwanted rabbit hole? We the users need algorithm transparency and control. https://wapo.st/3w6C0S1
The tech giant’s suite of productivity tools, called Google Workspace, is getting new features aimed at helping distributed workforces, the company announced at its annual developer conference, Google I/O. https://wapo.st/3M5zi55
Elon Musk, who is buying Twitter for $44 billion, said he would restore former president Donald Trump to the social media platform. Trump was permanently banned following the events of Jan. 6. https://wapo.st/3wlNdgn
Don’t expect a meaty action game; instead, stick around for a striking, black-and-white, classic samurai cinema greatest hits compilation. https://wapo.st/3kY5XNP
Elon Musk has said he wants to promote free speech on Twitter and open up the algorithm to increase transparency. Here's what else he has shared about his plans for Twitter. https://wapo.st/3smUb3S
Twitter’s top lawyer Vijaya Gadde has been targeted by the right as Elon Musk seeks to take over the company. But insiders say she’s not the ‘chief censor’ critics imagine. https://wapo.st/3FtIbTc
Period-tracking apps have been criticized for bad privacy practices. Here's how to track your cycle without sharing data with companies, employers, insurers or the government. https://wapo.st/3Frmpzu
Forget crowdfunding or holding placards — a new breed of techno-organizer says selling art in virtual spaces is what could save democracy. https://wapo.st/3w8U9O1
The judge’s dismissal comes after Elon Musk announced his plans to buy Twitter, taking issue over content moderation decisions he views as limiting free speech — and raising speculation that Trump could return to the platform. https://wapo.st/3Pgjoa3
Players, coaches and commentators in the Overwatch League say fundamental changes to the game are setting the franchise up for success. https://wapo.st/3kLQZdB
Elon Musk wants to turn Twitter into a free-speech haven. But he's thrown Twitter’s content moderation policies in question, leaving experts to wonder what the platform will look like in the future and who will suffer most. https://wapo.st/37lp5SH
The new livestreaming "meta" features Twitch stars and small fries alike broadcasting Depp and Heard’s ugly legal throwdown for hours each day. https://wapo.st/3waGKVt
A 16-year-old girl is leading a class-action lawsuit against one of the country's most popular apps — claiming its designers have done almost nothing to prevent the sexual exploitation of girls like her. https://wapo.st/3vZXYVG
Amazon said its warehouses are now overstaffed after years of hiring sprees, something that could fuel tension as its workers aim to unionize in some locations. https://wapo.st/3LMEM4x
“Disrupting the Game: From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo" retraces Fils-Aimé's steps through corporate America — all as a tall, Black man. https://wapo.st/3w0DXhP
Like every galaxy, Star Wars continues to expand. Here are a few games to try out, like "Republic Commando," "Jedi: Fallen Order" and "Knights of the Old Republic." https://wapo.st/3KGTKrq
The former Nintendo of America president responded to recent reports claiming poor treatment of contract workers at the company. https://wapo.st/3FcN7f8
Even as he touts his social media prize, it’s the titan’s closely held brain-based start-up that carries some of his biggest boasts — and largest burdens. https://wapo.st/3KGBeiT
Amazon workers in Staten Island voted in April to unionize. Other warehouses are contemplating it. But Amazon could delay successful unionization attempts by simply refusing to bargain, experts say. https://wapo.st/3kByb0Q
For many workers, bringing furry friends to work can help with stress and promote socialization. But for others, the experience can be anything but pleasant. https://wapo.st/3vWZ84l