The Do?s and Don?ts of Buying Used Tech Gadgets

With a shortage of some components driving up costs of consumer electronics, refurbished devices are an attractive alternative to buying new.

Should You Outsource Your Morning Routine to a Chatbot?

A.I. wants to help you start the day. Its suggestions? Drink coffee and get dressed.

My Two Sleepless Months With the Eight Sleep Pod

The luxury gadget promises to hack sleep ? and relationships. But can anything?

A.I. Is Making Scams Hard to Spot. Here?s How to Protect Yourself.

A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.

How Google Is Starting to Win the A.I. Race

Despite its early stumbles, Google?s Gemini has leapfrogged ChatGPT in relevance and usefulness. Soon, it will be ubiquitous.

Peter G. Neumann, Who Warned of Computer Security Risks, Dies at 93

For decades, he criticized the industry?s lax attitudes toward computer security and individual digital privacy. He also developed solutions.

Tired of Hacked Passwords? Help Is on the Way.

Apps from Apple, Google and others can assist in making your online accounts more secure, even as new ways of logging in continue to take off.

Why Your Life Is Now on Subscriptions

As companies look to build cash flow and loyalty, everything from heated car seats to earthworm deliveries can become a recurring charge on your credit card.

Five Ways A.I. Search Beats an Old-School Google Search

Google?s A.I. search technology is far from perfect (don?t count on it for celebrity news), but it excels at tasks like picking out groceries and detecting scams.

Struggling With Phone Addiction? Try These Remedies.

Counting minutes is a poor way to curb phone habits. Real antidotes, experts say, include mindful parenting, curated content and human connection.

How Good Is Google?s Gemini AI at Making Travel Plans?

Gemini is a digital Swiss Army knife for planning flights, activities and routes, but it isn?t perfect. Why did it forget to put underwear on the packing list?

Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home

The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.

Spice Up Your Cooking Skills With Help From Your Phone

Recipe apps and artificial intelligence can give you a boost, but free tools already on your device can also assist with meal planning and preparation.

I Feel So Sorry for My A.I. Sunglasses

Plenty of people hate Mark Zuckerberg?s superintelligent, supercharged spectacles. I was ready to hate them, too.

Paul Brainerd Dies at 78; Pioneered Desktop Publishing With PageMaker

His software brought printing into the digital age, allowing users to stop manually splicing columns of text and graphics and instead create layouts on a virtual pasteboard.

Useful Local Travel Apps to Download Before You Go Abroad

Ride-hailing, dining and navigation apps you rely on at home may not be the best options in many countries. Here are local alternatives to download before you go.

How to Follow the Game, Even When You Can?t See It Live

When previous commitments keep you from catching your team on television, keep up with it using free apps that quietly deliver scores and more to your phone.

4 Apps That Make Traveling With Disabilities Easier

Three apps and one website help travelers with a variety of disabilities identify potential obstacles, get audio descriptions in 185 languages and book custom trips.

A.I. Chatbots Want Your Health Records. Tread Carefully.

Following rivals like Amazon and OpenAI, Microsoft is upgrading its artificially intelligent assistant to track your health. There are benefits and risks to consider.

The Smart Home Never Quite Worked. Now It?s Getting an A.I. Reboot.

Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.

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