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BlackBerry Chief Drops ‘Interim’ Label
By IAN AUSTEN
John S. Chen became the company’s temporary chief executive and executive chairman of BlackBerry in November.
Highlights
For Target, the Breach Numbers Grow
By ELIZABETH A. HARRIS and NICOLE PERLROTH
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Target on Friday raised its estimate of the number of customers whose credit and debit card data were stolen late in 2013.
The retailer disclosed that the hackers stole a broader trove of data than originally reported, including mailing and email addresses, phone numbers and names.
Digital Diary
Stop Asking Me for My Email Address
By NICOLE PERLROTH
If you can’t tell me how my personal information is going to be protected when you ask for it, don’t expect me to give it you. And you should do the same when someone asks you for that information.
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Laser headlights on an Audi concept car at the International CES in Las Vegas.
At the International CES, applications, systems and gadgets for automotive use were among the fastest-growing categories on display.
The Next Data Privacy Battle May Be Waged Inside Your Car
By JACLYN TROP
As cars increasingly come equipped with Internet connections, GPS and data recorders, concerns about what is being tracked and who has access to it.
Justices Take Case on Free TV Streaming
By ADAM LIPTAK and BILL CARTER
Broadcasters contend Aereo’s service violates copyright laws. The company says it is not covered by the relevant provisions of those laws.
Bits Blog
Tech Companies and White House Discuss Surveillance Reform
By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER
The gathering was part of a series of White House meetings before the president proposes reforms to national security surveillance.
Contractor for Health Portal Replaced, but Says ‘We Were Not Fired’
By IAN AUSTEN
CGI Federal had come under fire from the Obama administration for the glitches that plagued the rollout of the HealthCare.gov website.
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Apple Did Not Violate Google Patent, Appeals Court Says
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Personal Technology
A Chunky, Cheerful Tracking Device to Keep Tabs on Your Child
By ROY FURCHGOTT
The Filip phone, worn like a bracelet, keeps track of a child when paired with an app downloaded to a parent’s mobile device.
Q&A
Changes in Windows 8.1, With Skype Replacing Messaging App
By J. D. BIERSDORFER
A summary of differences in the latest Windows upgrade, and how to share files between Apple devices.
From the Magazine
It's the Economy
Is Uber’s Surge-Pricing an Example of High-Tech Gouging?
By ANNIE LOWREY
Technological efficiency doesn’t necessarily mean lower fares.
Riff
From Tweet to Ad to Mini Modern Scandal
By A. O. SCOTT
A descent into the wormhole created by the collision of movie-awards campaigning and paracritical chirping.
Innovation
Who Made That Dial Tone?
By DANIEL ENGBER
The replacement for Bell System’s corps of “hello girls.”
Coordinates
Designing the Next Wave of Computer Chips
By JOHN MARKOFF
Scientists are looking for new ways to make computer chips and investigating materials that can self-assemble.
IBM Is Betting That Watson Can Earn Its Keep
By QUENTIN HARDY
IBM says a new division, with 2,500 employees, will be devoted to the supercomputer’s so-called data analysis and recommendation technology.
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