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    Pixel 7A Review: We’re Running Out of Reasons to Splurge on a ‘Pro’ Phone

    Google’s latest entry-level phone, which costs $500, is just good as devices nearly double its price.

     By Brian X. Chen

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    The Women Who Are Giving Dating Apps the Summer Off

    Summer is the season where romantic encounters heat up. Some singles are logging off to see what’s out there.

     By Gina Cherelus

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    Ms. Cotton in 2012. “She was formidable and tough,” one journalist said, “and very protective of both Apple’s brand and Steve.”
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    Katie Cotton, Who Helped Raise Apple’s Profile, Dies at 57

    As head of public relations, she worked closely with Steve Jobs, the company’s visionary chief executive, to spread the word about products like the iMac and the iPhone.

     By Richard Sandomir

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    Adobe Photoshop Express is just one of many apps that can quickly touch up blemishes (and missing fur) within images, and crop the picture for social sharing.
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    How to Automatically Edit and Enhance Your Smartphone Photos

    Photo apps have been using artificial intelligence for years to give you control over the look of your images. Here’s how to take advantage of that.

     By J. D. Biersdorfer

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    My Weekend With an Emotional Support A.I. Companion

    Pi, an A.I. tool that debuted this week, is a twist on the new wave of chatbots: It assists people with their wellness and emotions.

     By Erin Griffith

  1. Critic’s Notebook

    TV’s War With the Robots Is Already Here

    A.I. screenwriting, a point of contention in the Writers Guild strike, may not yet be ready for prime time. But streaming algorithms and derivative programming have prepared the way for it.

    By James Poniewozik

     

  2. The Companies Trying to Make Live Shopping a Thing in the U.S.

    The market for selling goods in real time online is relatively small, but a number of start-ups and big tech names are betting American consumers will catch on.

    By Jordyn Holman and Kalley Huang

     

  3. U.S. Says It Dismantled Russia’s ‘Most Sophisticated’ Malware Network

    The Justice Department said the F.B.I. had turned the structure of the Russian intelligence service’s “Snake” network for spying on computers against itself.

    By Charlie Savage

     

  4. Apple Weather Fails Again, and Users Scramble

    Yet another app failure was a reminder of how dependent we’ve become on our phones to tell us when the sun is shining. Here are some options if it happens again.

    By Jesus Jiménez

     
  5. Letter of Recommendation

    The Discreet Thrill of Lurking Online

    There’s a world of wholesome drama out there in strangers’ social media content, if you know where to look. You don’t even need to post yourself.

    By Elise Craig

     

  6. Sam Bankman-Fried, in First Detailed Defense, Seeks to Dismiss Charges

    The FTX founder, who has been charged with fraud, said the crypto exchange and its law firm had been acting against him and offering only the most incriminating evidence to prosecutors.

    By David Yaffe-Bellany and Matthew Goldstein

     
  7. The Leader’s dilemma

    Bringing A.I. Tools to the Workplace Requires a Delicate Balance

    Move too slowly, and risk getting left behind. Move too quickly, and neither the staff nor the technology may be ready.

    By Kevin J. Delaney

     

  8. ‘It’s Going to Be a While’: No End in Sight for Hollywood Strike

    The writers and entertainment companies remain far apart on several key issues, including money, and the standoff could last for months.

    By Brooks Barnes and John Koblin

     

  9. Twitter Criticized for Allowing Texas Shooting Images to Spread

    Graphic images of the attack went viral on the platform, which has made cuts to its moderation team. Some users said the images exposed the realities of gun violence.

    By Benjamin Mullin

     

  10. Backup Power: A Growing Need, if You Can Afford It

    Extreme weather linked to climate change is causing more blackouts. But generators and batteries are still out of reach for many.

    By Ivan Penn and Peter Eavis