NYT Personal Tech

by Ann-Marie Alcántara on 21 September 2019 at 17:07

Sure, there’s a new iPhone, but Apple’s launch of a new iPod Touch earlier this year came with laughter from some. Others see an opportunity. […]

by Rachel Cericola on 21 September 2019 at 17:07

Smart lighting brightens up your home and makes life more convenient. But it’s also an easy and effective way to enhance home security. […]

by Taylor Lorenz on 20 September 2019 at 23:05

YouTube said it would remove verified status from many large accounts. Creators were baffled and upset. And then YouTube changed its mind. […]

by Jonah Engel Bromwich on 20 September 2019 at 18:05

A choose-your-own-adventure series is designed to give young Tinder swipers something to talk about. […]

by Signe Brewster on 20 September 2019 at 15:28

Virtual reality is still niche, but a growing crop of VR games with a fitness element may inspire people to pick up a headset. Here’s what to know before you get started. […]

by Lara Takenaga on 20 September 2019 at 04:33

Use these feeds to visit the New York Times Building, travel around Afghanistan, find cooking inspiration and more. […]

by Eric Ravenscraft on 17 September 2019 at 07:57

Smartphones are more expensive than ever, but we still don’t keep them very long. Here’s why, and what you can do to extend their life. […]

by Seth Kugel on 16 September 2019 at 03:56

Those customer-facing, touch-screen payment systems in restaurants are confounding customers in the U.S. and beyond. […]

by Chris Hoffman on 9 September 2019 at 03:27

Slack is a useful tool — until its pings and notifications turn ever-present and irritating. Here’s how to take back control. […]

by Natasha Singer on 3 September 2019 at 07:00

Medical groups are warning that new federal data-sharing rules, enabling people to get their health records through a smartphone, could lead to invasions of privacy. […]

by Andrew Cunningham on 2 September 2019 at 12:10

Everyone should use a password manager. It’s the most important thing you can do — alongside two-factor authentication — to keep your data safe. […]

by Lauren Sloss on 29 August 2019 at 04:50

If you follow the safety precautions, an electric bike, scooter or motorbike is an easy and cheap way to tour most urban centers. […]

by Whitson Gordon on 27 August 2019 at 06:42

Even if you’re already a Google pro, these tricks will get you to your desired results even faster. […]

by Eric Ravenscraft on 27 August 2019 at 04:23

If you’re shopping for a new TV, a new acronym should be on your radar: H.D.R., or High Dynamic Range. Soon it’ll be everywhere, but here’s why it’s worth a look now. […]

by Tara Siegel Bernard on 22 August 2019 at 22:36

Verizon, AT&T, Comcast and nine other phone service providers reached a deal with 51 attorneys general across the country to install call-blocking technology. But the deal doesn’t have a deadline. […]

by Kim Tingley on 21 August 2019 at 09:00

Fitness trackers have bolstered the case for even light exercise. The persistent mystery, though, is which movements matter most. […]

by Thorin Klosowski on 19 August 2019 at 14:04

To get a laptop that’s usable for most schoolwork, you need to spend at least $450 to $500. I’ve tested dozens of laptops, and here’s what I’d recommend. […]

by Tejal Rao on 15 August 2019 at 09:56

It’s harder to remain incognito in the digital age, says Tejal Rao, our first California restaurant critic. She prefers dining tech that’s understated, too. […]

by Geoffrey Morrison on 15 August 2019 at 05:43

In the pursuit of epic photos and videos, don’t risk fines or getting your drone confiscated. […]

by Katie Thomas on 8 August 2019 at 08:59

Katie Thomas, who covers health care, has chronicled how the technology disruption in her field has raised questions that are still unanswered. […]