TECHNOLOGY

 A 28-year-old woman with a busy social life spends hours on end talking to her A.I. boyfriend for advice and consolation. And yes, they do have sex.A 28-year-old woman with a busy social life spends hours on end talking to her A.I. boyfriend for advice and consolation. And yes, they do have sex. Read More

 The company said in a memo sent to its employees on Tuesday that the layoffs would be based on performance ratings.The company said in a memo sent to its employees on Tuesday that the layoffs would be based on performance ratings. Read More

 The lawsuit accuses Arity, an Allstate subsidiary, of collecting data about people’s driving behavior through mobile phone apps, leading to increases in drivers’ insurance rates.The lawsuit accuses Arity, an Allstate subsidiary, of collecting data about people’s driving behavior through mobile phone apps, leading to increases in drivers’ insurance rates. Read More

 A nonprofit runs the app with volunteers and full-time employees, including retired firefighters and dispatchers, to provide live updates on fire conditions.A nonprofit runs the app with volunteers and full-time employees, including retired firefighters and dispatchers, to provide live updates on fire conditions. Read More

 If New Glenn lifts off on Monday as planned, the Amazon founder’s rocket company will be on track to give Elon Musk’s SpaceX some genuine competition.If New Glenn lifts off on Monday as planned, the Amazon founder’s rocket company will be on track to give Elon Musk’s SpaceX some genuine competition. Read More

 Venu Sports, a joint venture between Disney, Fox and Warner Bros., was announced to great fanfare last year but was discontinued before it ever became available.Venu Sports, a joint venture between Disney, Fox and Warner Bros., was announced to great fanfare last year but was discontinued before it ever became available. Read More

 “I think this set of changes that the company announced this week are the most important series of policy changes that they have made in the past five years.”“I think this set of changes that the company announced this week are the most important series of policy changes that they have made in the past

 The tech industry is fighting new regulations, expected soon, that aim to keep the cutting-edge technology in the United States and allied countries.The tech industry is fighting new regulations, expected soon, that aim to keep the cutting-edge technology in the United States and allied countries. Read More

 Billions in advertising flows through TikTok, which could be banned in the U.S. as soon as Jan. 19. Brands and creators are racing to prepare.Billions in advertising flows through TikTok, which could be banned in the U.S. as soon as Jan. 19. Brands and creators are racing to prepare. Read More

 TikTok is challenging a possible ban or forced sale to new owners in the United States, but has for several years been waging other fights in at least 20 countries.TikTok is challenging a possible ban or forced sale to new owners in the United States, but has for several years been waging other fights in