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Tech & Media
News and analysis on tech, media and everything in between. Also, memes.
The Query: featuring news and analysis on the media by Claire Atkinson
Tracking the constantly changing world of print, advertising, video, and everything in-between.
New York Review of Books editor out after essay draws outrage
Nicholas During, a spokesperson for the magazine, confirmed Buruma’s departure on Wednesday but did not say if he resigned or was fired.
Red-hot book sales show Americans love to read about Trump
Sales of political books are up 25 percent this year, according to one survey.
The Query
Les Moonves could still walk away with $120 million
Because of a confidentiality clause, the results of the investigation into allegations against Moonves may never be revealed.
Tesla stock plummets after Elon Musk smokes weed on live show
A total of 48 executives have reportedly left Tesla this year, and analysts have downgraded the company's stock.
'Fortnite' all day?
Parents work to put boundaries on 'Fortnite' during the school year
Parents are trying to coax their children to put down the controllers and focus on academics, while some teachers are using the game to their advantage.
logging off
So long, Zuckerberg: Why some small businesses are ditching Facebook
“One of the Facebook policy changes decreased my income from Facebook by 60 percent, overnight. No explanation," said one small business owner.
Facebook and Twitter execs offer apologies and promises to senators
The hearing highlighted a growing consensus between tech companies and U.S. politicians about what needs to be done to prevent election manipulation.
Volunteers found Iran's propaganda effort on Reddit — but their warnings were ignored
More than a year before the announcement from Facebook and Twitter, a group of moderators on Reddit noticed a peculiar pattern of submissions.
What's Qanon? A guide to the conspiracy taking hold among Trump supporters
The Qanon conspiracy started less than a year ago but has Trump supporters who follow it taking real-world action.
These 'Instagram playgrounds' are taking over U.S. cities
Packed with interactive features and social media appeal, pop-up exhibits have taken major cities by storm, allowing visitors to step into another world.
