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Thousands of lives depend on a transplant network in need of ‘vast restructuring’

The mechanics of the entire transplant system must be overhauled, a government review concluded, citing aged software, periodic system failures, mistakes in programming and over-reliance on manual input of data. https://wapo.st/3oIOKtI

Corporations on the front lines of the economy say cracks are forming

The biggest companies in America — including Apple and Walmart — are beginning to see cracks forming in consumers' willingness to spend. https://wapo.st/3BsWW8P

Secret Service’s ‘ludicrous’ deletion of Jan. 6 phone data baffles experts

Experts are divided over whether the disappearance of phone data from around the time of the insurrection is a sign of incompetence or an intentional coverup. https://wapo.st/3oFsReP

Judge sets Oct. 17 trial date in Elon Musk Twitter takeover deal

Twitter had pushed for an expedited timeline for the trial, which the judge granted earlier this month. https://wapo.st/3OL6grV

Toddlers and tech: What every parent should decide early

Even if your child isn’t online yet, it’s never too early to start researching and brainstorming about your family’s approach to tech. Here's what every family should decide today. https://wapo.st/3oJy9pq

This geographer helps video game developers avoid angering countries

When video games court controversy, this consultant steps in. https://wapo.st/3zBflPz

The MTV VMAs debut category for best virtual and video game concerts

The nominees are Ariana Grande, Blackpink, BTS, Charli XCX, Justin Bieber and Twenty One Pilots, all of whom have done virtual concerts in the past year. https://wapo.st/3Q2TE0k

Your phone has tools to help you use it less. They work.

It's easy to lose hours to a TikTok binge or Wikipedia deep dive. Here's how to use your phone's built-in tools to dial down these distractions. https://wapo.st/3JjpZ0M

Facing their first recession, Twitch streamers are tightening their belts

Twitch streamers are starting to feel the squeeze of inflation and recession. https://wapo.st/3Jerv4i

Thanks to technology, you can now own the rights to an iconic Biggie rap

On Tuesday afternoon the estate of Notorious B.I.G. made available — first to a list of fans who have demonstrated their devotion and then to the general public — a 3,000-piece NFT collection that uses algorithms to resurrect the late rap icon’s signature looks. https://wapo.st/3cNqkfJ

Ukraine says Big Tech has dropped the ball on Russian propaganda

Ukrainian officials say platforms like YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn are no longer applying the same vigilance to Russian propaganda and disinformation efforts. https://wapo.st/3ID1mvA

Riot Games fines TSM, places CEO Andy Dinh on 2-year probation for bullying

The league's punishment follows an investigation into Dinh's behavior toward players and staff. https://wapo.st/3ANQKIy

After backlash, Ubisoft says it isn’t revoking access to owned games

Ubisoft confirmed its 2014 title “Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD” would remain downloadable and playable by current owners on Steam. https://wapo.st/3uFS9gj

The nonstop scam economy is costing us more than just money

Relentless waves of sophisticated phone and online scams are impacting people’s mental health. https://wapo.st/3P2Rm0Y

What to know as Elon Musk’s rocky deal with Twitter heads to court

Twitter filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk in the Delaware Court of Chancery. What happens now? https://wapo.st/3O5uQmK

Twitter sues Elon Musk, setting stage for epic legal battle

A judge in a specialized business court in Delaware will now determine whether the world’s richest man can exit a $44 billion deal to purchase the influential social network. https://wapo.st/3bXUyMI

Twitter went easy on Trump because it ‘relished’ the power, ex-employee says

The former employee said Twitter didn't take action against Trump despite months of pleas. https://wapo.st/3nZLqtG

Facebook tells managers low performers don’t belong in leaked memo

Facebook told engineering managers to weed out their lowest-performing employees as the company seeks to reign in costs during an economic downturn. https://wapo.st/3PBWPMn

You can now preview iOS 16’s editable iMessages and more

Earlier this summer, Apple announced a bevy of clever new features for its phones, tablets and computers. Here's how they've been working so far. https://wapo.st/3v2PeP5

Hideo Kojima studio threatens legal action over false link to Shinzo Abe killing

Kojima Productions shared a statement condemning misinformation falsely linking Hideo Kojima to the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe. https://wapo.st/3IvOWp5

Is Amazon Prime worth it for you?

If you're paying for Amazon Prime, or considering signing up, use this quiz to find out how much that $139 a year actually gets you and if there are better deals. https://wapo.st/3P17rEy

The hot game on TikTok: Guessing locations on Google Maps

Trevor Rainbolt has turned“GeoGuessr,” a game powered by Google Maps, into viral fodder for TikTok with his ability to guess real-world locations in seconds. https://wapo.st/3RqRskv

‘Hit the kill switch’: Uber used covert tech to thwart government raids

Regulators entered Uber’s offices only to see computers go dark before their eyes as the company used covert tech to thwart government raids. https://wapo.st/3Pk7Txt

As Musk moves to abandon deal, Twitter faces ‘worst case scenario’

Analysts and employees warned Musk set the stage for a turbulent period, which could carry financial risks and leave workers more frustrated. https://wapo.st/3yTakle

Elon Musk files to back out of Twitter deal

Musk said he's done with trying to buy Twitter, but it's unclear if he can just walk away without a massive legal fight. https://wapo.st/3PdsfZ1

State Department pursues ‘people-people’ diplomacy through video games

The State Department is bullish on gaming as a way to facilitate conversation among young people on issues such as climate change, gender equity and food security. https://wapo.st/3AxpCxb

Deleting files isn’t enough. Here’s how to properly erase hard drives.

Recycling, donating, reselling — your old computers don't have to languish around the house. Just make sure the hard drives have been securely scrubbed first. https://wapo.st/3avW5ct

NASA issues rebuke to Russia for using space station as war propaganda

Cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station on Monday celebrated Russia's capture of Ukraine's eastern province of Luhansk. https://wapo.st/3PeiZUE

Sony’s new line of gaming hardware may be a tough sell for PC gamers

The 27-inch monitor, called the Inzone M9, and the headphones, the Inzone H9, are both geared toward gamers. https://wapo.st/3nOvBpU

How to never miss an emergency alert from shootings to wildfires

Alerts on your phone are a great way to stay safe in natural disasters, shootings and more fast moving situations. https://wapo.st/3rKc3Ww

‘God of War Ragnarok’ fans harass developers over release date reveal

The PS4 and PS5 title arrives Nov. 9. But the road to the long-awaited release date has been anything but straightforward. https://wapo.st/3NQFFsI

The key to managing new era of work: Trust your people

Rolls-Royce North America CEO and president of defense Tom Bell says he’s converted from skeptic to believer in more flexible work policies. And it’s paying off. https://wapo.st/3nJnQRM

Shivon Zilis, who reportedly had twins with Elon Musk, is an AI expert

Shivon Zillis is a machine learning advocate and major player in Elon Musk’s world — and reportedly the mother of two of his children. https://wapo.st/3apu3zh

Apple unveils new security feature to block government spyware

The new setting will allow users to disable some of the iPhone features that have proven vulnerable to hackers and marks a change in Apple's strategy of favoring convenience over security. https://wapo.st/3uv97h8

Cut yourself some Slack: Tips to make the app help you, not haunt you

Workplace communications tool Slack doesn’t have to be annoying. These tweaks may make it more manageable. https://wapo.st/3NUN0b6

People searching for abortion online must wade through misinformation

Abortion misinformation might only get worse, as misleading information about self-managed abortions and false information from antiabortion activists spreads. https://wapo.st/3nDJBTi

Texts, web searches about abortion have been used to prosecute women

The data privacy risks associated with abortion aren’t hypothetical. Cases around the world show how a digital trail can become evidence. https://wapo.st/3Ri0wIG

Bill to grant crypto firms access to Federal Reserve alarms experts

A new Senate bill would help crypto firms access the Fed's payment system. But financial experts warn the move could destabilize the banking system. https://wapo.st/3OJScQi

She helped get Trump elected. Now she’s raising crypto for Ukraine.

Brittany Kaiser, the provocative Cambridge Analytica veteran, has quietly evolved as crucial to fundraising for the government of Volodymyr Zelensky. https://wapo.st/3nwgAJd

Google will delete user location history for abortion clinic visits

Google and other tech companies are under pressure to limit the data they collect, which could now be used in abortion-related prosecutions. https://wapo.st/3nvq4V1

‘Neon White’ makes you feel like a speedrunning god, even if you suck

"Neon White" is already one of the best games of 2022. https://wapo.st/3bEzY3R

Okay, Google: To protect women, collect less data about everyone

In post-Roe America, Google searches and location records can be evidence of a crime. Here are four ways Google should protect civil rights in its products now. https://wapo.st/3NyM2kA

How to skim a privacy policy to spot red flags

The tips you need to read a privacy policy for the most important points and quickly assess a company’s commitment to keeping you safe. https://wapo.st/3Nx302B

They waited years to make the Hajj. A web portal could stop them.

Saudi Arabia abruptly introduced a single online portal, Motawif, to book travel for the Hajj. It's botched rollout has likely robbed many pilgrims of making the journey. https://wapo.st/3NB9ttl