If You're Checking That Bag, It Better Have an AirTag

Make sure the battery isn’t low and turn on Lost Mode—even if the luggage isn’t lost—for more frequent alerts.

Apple's App Store Puts Kids a Click Away From a Slew of Inappropriate Apps

An analysis recommends that Apple, an emerging target for digital-safety advocates, apply an independent review for software age ratings.

How Scammers Are Using AI This Holiday Season to Steal Your Money

Fake licenses and passports are being generated to fraudulently verify identities—among other techniques.

The Unlikely Ingredient That Could End U.S. Dependence on Chinese Batteries

Batteries that use sodium could allow the U.S. to create a completely new supply chain

The Next Great Leap in AI Is Behind Schedule and Crazy Expensive

OpenAI has run into problem after problem on its new artificial-intelligence project, code-named Orion.

The Unlikely Ingredient that Could End U.S. Dependence on Chinese Batteries

Batteries that use sodium could allow the U.S. to create a completely new supply chain

Qualcomm Prevails on Key Issues in Arm Suit

The ruling could mean Qualcomm doesn’t have to pay additional licensing fees.

Italian Privacy Watchdog Fines OpenAI $15.5 Million Over ChatGPT Data Use

Italy’s Data Protection Authority said that it fined OpenAI over its use of personal data to train its flagship ChatGPT service.

The Year Everyone Started 'Manifesting.' Does It Work?

The rise of visualizing your success reflects a desire for people to exert control over their lives, even when the outcome might be largely out of their hands.

Micron Shares Slide After Quarterly Outlook Misses Estimates

Memory-chip maker swung to a profit and posted higher revenue in its fiscal first quarter, though shares fell after the company’s outlook missed estimates.

Supreme Court to Consider TikTok Ban

The court scheduled fast-track oral arguments for Jan. 10 on whether the law violates the First Amendment.

Smart Glasses Won Me Over, and This Is the Pair That Did It

Meta’s Ray-Bans and its prototype Orion hint at the future of smart glasses—sleek, stylish and truly wearable.

His Startup Is Now Worth $62 Billion. It Gave Away Its First Product Free.

As CEO of Databricks, Ali Ghodsi has performed a series of ‘strategic surgeries’ to make his company one of the fastest-growing startups in Silicon Valley.

His Startup Is Now Worth $62 Billion. It Gave Away Its First Product for Free.

As CEO of Databricks, Ali Ghodsi has performed a series of ‘strategic surgeries’ to make his company one of the fastest-growing startups in Silicon Valley.

The New Frontier for Drone Warfare Is Deep Underwater

New autonomous vessels, with evocative names like Ghost Shark and Manta Ray, are aimed at gathering intelligence and countering new threats at sea.

The Trouble With Searching Google for 'the Best'

Shopping sites tout five stars. No. 1 rankings. Media endorsements. But how do you know what’s real?

Apple Plans Thinner, Foldable iPhones to Revive Growth

The iPhone business, which accounts for around half of Apple’s overall revenue, is in a sales slump following years of mostly incremental upgrades to its devices.

Michael Dell Spent 40 Years Preparing for an AI Boom No One Expected

The man who founded Dell in a Texas dorm room has transformed his company. It’s not just about PCs anymore.

There Are Mystery Drones Flying Over My House. I Tried to Track Them Down.

Authorities say unexplained aircraft over New Jersey is no cause for concern. My neighbors, however, are concerned.

Meta Urges California Attorney General to Stop OpenAI From Becoming For-Profit

Mark Zuckerberg’s company is siding with Elon Musk in a fight against the developer of ChatGPT.

Elon Musk Wanted to Make OpenAI a For-Profit Company He Controlled, Messages Show

The ChatGPT developer released emails and texts in response to Musk’s request for an injunction against its conversion to a for-profit company.

U.S. Prepares New AI Chip Restrictions to Close China's Backdoor Access

Washington plans rules limiting semiconductor shipments to some countries accused of supplying Beijing.

The 28 Best Tech Gifts of 2024, According to Our Gadget Gurus

The Journal’s Personal Tech team rounds up our favorite stuff to wear, to help us get fit and more.

Australia Plans Tech-Platform Charge to Shore Up News Media

Australia plans to implement a new charge on the owners of global tech platforms, attempting to shore up local media outlets months after Facebook cut ties with traditional news providers.

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund

The president-elect had blasted the tech tycoon during the presidential campaign, but ties have been improving.

Microsoft to Incur $800 Million Charge Tied to Cruise Robotaxi

Microsoft said it will record an $800 million impairment charge tied to its minority investment in General Motors’ now-scrapped Cruise robotaxi program.

Microsoft to Incur $800 Million Charge Tied to Cruise Robotaxi Program

Microsoft said it will record an $800 million impairment charge tied to its minority investment in General Motor’s now-scrapped robotaxi program Cruise.

iOS 18.2 Review: The AI Apple Promised Us

ChatGPT integration, Genmojis and more—the newest Apple Intelligence update gives the iPhone 16 a reason for being.

The AI Researchers Pushing Computers to Launch Nightmare Scenarios

It’s largely up to companies to test whether their AI is capable of superhuman harm. At Anthropic, the Frontier Red Team assesses the risk of catastrophe.

Their Job Is to Push Computers Toward AI Doom

It’s largely up to companies to test whether their AI is capable of superhuman harm. At Anthropic, the Frontier Red Team assesses the risk of catastrophe.

EU Looks Into Google Ads Targeting Teens

The European Union’s digital regulator is looking into Google’s advertising practices under an online content law that bans companies from using minors’ data for targeted advertising.

How Years of Reddit Posts Have Made the Company an AI Darling

The social-media veteran is profiting from feeding artificial-intelligence companies’ insatiable appetite for conversational text.

Nvidia Probed in China Over Possible Antimonopoly Violations

Beijing opened the investigation a week after the U.S. placed additional export controls on China’s access to high-end semiconductors.

Give People What They Really Want: Digital Gifts

These creative annual subscriptions and unique apps won’t end up in the landfill.

Gift Cards Can Feel Generic. There's a Better Way to Give Them.

These creative annual subscriptions and unique apps won’t end up in the landfill.

He Investigates the Internet's Most Vicious Hackers---from a Secret Location

In the increasingly dangerous world of cybercrime, Brian Krebs faces threats, manipulation and the odd chess challenge.

He Investigates the Internet's Most Vicious Hackers---From a Secret Location

In the increasingly dangerous world of cybercrime, Brian Krebs faces threats, manipulation and the odd chess challenge.

The Secret Weapon Helping Businesses Get Results From AI: Humans

It turns out the latest machines need us as much as we need them.

The Secret Weapon Helping Businesses Get Results from AI: Humans

It turns out the latest machines need us as much as we need them.

Appeals Court Upholds U.S. Ban of TikTok

Panel rules Congress has the power to shut down Chinese-backed app in the U.S. because of national security concerns.

Nvidia Partner Ooredoo Eyes Data Center Acquisitions Amid AI Push, CEO Says

Qatari telecom group Ooredoo is on a hunt to acquire data centers because it can’t build them fast enough to house Nvidia’s latest-generation of artificial-intelligence chips, its chief executive said.

TrumpPlans to Appoint Musk Confidant David Sacks as AI, Crypto Czar

The choice signals the growing influence of tech leaders and loyalists in the new administration.

The UC Berkeley Project That Is the AI Industry's Obsession

Chatbot Arena ranks the world’s best AI models on a leaderboard based on user voting in head-to-head competitions between bots.

He Was Going to Save Intel. He Destroyed $150 Billion of Value Instead.

Pat Gelsinger was one of the chip pioneer’s true believers. After his rescue strategy failed, the board lost confidence in him. How does this iconic American company survive?

OpenAI, Anthropic Expand in Europe With Zurich Offices

OpenAI said it would set up a new office in Zurich, Switzerland, as part of efforts from the ChatGPT maker to bolster its presence in Europe as the continent emerges as a key battleground for regulating artificial intelligence.

OpenAI Enters Silicon Valley's Hot New Business: War

The artificial-intelligence company behind ChatGPT has agreed to put its powerful tech in Anduril Industries’ drone defense systems.

OpenAI Expands in Europe With Zurich Office

OpenAI said it would set up a new office in Zurich, Switzerland, as part of efforts from the ChatGPT maker to bolster its presence in Europe as the continent emerges as a key battleground for regulating artificial intelligence.

Microsoft Faces $1.3 Billion Antitrust Lawsuit Over Cloud Services in U.K.

Microsoft faces a dispute in the U.K. over how it charges customers who buy cloud software services that rival its own Azure, the latest antitrust challenge to the U.S. tech giant’s approach to licensing.

Super Micro Says Accounting Review Clears Management, Plans to Replace CFO

The server maker said evidence reviewed by its special committee didn’t raise substantial concerns about its senior management or audit committee.

Biden's Farewell to China's Tech Sector: A New Type of Forbidden Chip

The export of memory chips used in AI applications is restricted, but a delayed announcement gave Chinese companies the chance to stock up.

Building Apple Products Has Become a Side Hustle for China's Biggest EV Maker

BYD has grown into a top iPad assembler and has put around 100,000 people to work for Tim Cook’s company.

Why Can't the Weather Apps on Our Phones Get It Right?

Find the most accurate app for your city and read radar maps like a pro.

Googling Is for Old People. That's a Problem for Google.

The 25 Best Tech Gifts of 2024, According to Our Gadget Gurus

The Journal’s Personal Tech team rounds up our favorite stuff to wear, to help us get fit and more.

Canada Sues Google, Alleging Anticompetitive Online-Ad Practices

The accusations are the latest antitrust headache for the tech giant.

Australia Passes Landmark Social-Media Ban for Under-16s

The ban could see technology companies such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat fined up to $32.5 million if they fail to prevent young children from holding accounts.

Inside Elon Musk's Quest to Beat OpenAI at Its Own Game

The Tesla CEO is racing to make xAI, which launched after its competitors, the world’s most advanced AI company.

CrowdStrike Raises Outlook, Post Higher Revenue Amid Swing to Loss

CrowdStrike swung to a loss in the third quarter, dragged down by expected headwinds following one of the worst computer outages ever, though the company raised its fiscal-year outlook and posted higher revenue as adoption accelerated.

Intel Gets Up To $7.9 Billion Award for U.S. Chip-Plant Construction

The government grant is less than originally expected because the chip giant is also receiving separate funding for defense-related projects.

Intel Gets Up to $7.9 Billion Award for U.S. Chip-Plant Construction

The government grant is less than originally expected because the chip giant is also receiving separate funding for defense-related projects.

TikTok CEO Seeks Musk's Counsel on Incoming Trump Administration

The popular video app and Chinese parent ByteDance view the rival social-media owner as conduit to the president-elect.

AI's Future and Nvidia's Fortunes Ride on the Race to Pack More Chips Into One Place

Musk’s xAI and Meta are among those building super clusters of computer servers with as many as 100,000 of Nvidia’s most advanced chips.

The Next AI Battle: Who Can Get the Most Nvidia Chips in One Place

Some industry giants are building so-called super clusters of computer servers that cost billions of dollars and contain unprecedented numbers of Nvidia’s most advanced chips.

These Startups Are Finally Bringing EV Chargers to America's Cities

The lack of charging infrastructure is the biggest barrier to owning an electric car in many urban areas. New York City startups aim to install curbside solutions to address ‘charge anxiety.’

Amazon Web Services Launches Quantum-Computing Advisory Program

AWS’s program aims to prepare customers for society’s shift towards quantum computing. Shares of companies that operate in the field jumped following the announcement.

Amazon Invests an Additional $4 Billion in Anthropic, an OpenAI Rival

The tech giant doubles its investment in the startup as it aims to compete in the AI arms race.

U.K. Competition Watchdog Recommends Investigating Apple, Google Mobile Ecosystems

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority said its experts recommended investigating Apple and Google’s dominance in smartphones under the country’s new digital competition rules, alleging the tech giants can manipulate users into choosing their own apps and services over rivals’.

EU Drops Probe of Apple's Treatment of Rival Audiobook, Ebook Developers in App Store

The European Commission said it dropped a probe that began in 2020 after a rival developer withdrew its own complaint.