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A.I. Could Make the Smartphone Passé. What Comes Next?
As Apple prepares to release new iPhones this week, industry veterans shared their predictions for what will be the next big thing in personal computing.
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Whistle-Blower Sues Meta Over Claims of WhatsApp Security Flaws
In a lawsuit filed Monday, the former head of security for the messaging app accused the social media company of putting billions of users at risk. Meta pushed back on his claim.
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Tech Companies Show Off for Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’
Tech companies are displaying A.I., lasers and more as they compete for a piece of President Trump’s ambitious plan for a missile defense shield.
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Trump Denies Epstein Birthday Drawing, but Signature Matches Personal Letters
Donald Trump’s signature has evolved over the years, but when signing just his first name, he often includes the same flourish at the end.
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Meet the New ICE Recruits
ICE was hiring officers in Texas, part of a huge ramp-up to its work force. The Times was there.
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The Supreme Court Decision on ICE and Racial Profiling, Explained
The ruling allowed immigration agents to stop people for reasons that lower courts had deemed likely unconstitutional.
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CBS Taps Conservative Policy Veteran for New Ombudsman Role
Kenneth R. Weinstein, who will review complaints about CBS News, was head of the right-leaning Hudson Institute, a think tank, and has no experience overseeing news coverage.
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Trump Says Having ‘a Little Fight With the Wife’ Should Not Count as a Crime
President Trump said that offenses that happen at home should not undermine his record of crime reduction in Washington.
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Getting a Visa to Visit the U.S. Could Take Even Longer
A new State Department rule requires would-be travelers to be interviewed in their home countries, where wait times can be more than a year.
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‘The Off-Season Is Now Its Own Season’: Fall Travel Comes Into Its Own
No longer the secret of savvy travelers, autumn is becoming the season of choice for people looking to escape summer heat and overtourism. Hotels and tour companies are taking note.