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‘The Interview’: Dr. Anna Lembke Is Scared About What Modern Life Is Doing to Us
02 Feb 2025The psychiatrist and author of “Dopamine Nation” wants us to find balance in a world of temptation and abundance.
TikTok True Crime to Stream: ‘Dancing for the Devil’ and More
31 Jan 2025Across television, film and social media itself, here are four picks that explore crime stories associated in some way with the imperiled app.
Fitbit Agrees to Pay $12 Million for Not Quickly Reporting Burn Risk With Watches
25 Jan 2025After consumer complaints of overheating batteries, the company did not immediately report the defect with its Ionic smartwatches, according to a settlement with the U.S. government.
Why You Might Suddenly Be Following Trump on Instagram and Facebook
22 Jan 2025Many Instagram and Facebook users say they are confused about why they are seeing posts from the president and vice president in their feeds. Here’s what to know.
How to Download Your Videos From TikTok
15 Jan 2025With a TikTok ban looming in the United States and the app’s future unknown, now might be a good time to save your work while you can.
Write Down Your Thoughts in a Digital Journal on Your Phone
15 Jan 2025People have been keeping personal diaries for several millenniums, but free smartphone apps now let you capture much more than words.
Fable, a Book App, Makes Changes After Offensive A.I. Messages
03 Jan 2025The company introduced safeguards after readers flagged “bigoted” language in an artificial intelligence feature that crafts summaries.
The Evolution of Home Beauty Device Trends
31 Dec 2024As the science of skin care continues to expand, some of those advances have landed directly in consumers’ hands. Is that a good thing?
How to Navigate Updates to Apple’s and Google’s Photos Apps
18 Dec 2024Redesigned interfaces, new features and artificial intelligence are meant to enhance the experience, even if the changes can be confusing at first.
What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
28 Nov 2024Critics say big questions remain not only about how the new law will be enforced, but also about whether the ban will really protect young people.
Bluesky Is Turning Into a Strong X Alternative
03 Dec 2024Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.
How to Add Extra Security Layers to Your Phone or Tablet
20 Nov 2024New features in Apple’s iOS 18 and Google’s Android 15 can lock up apps with sensitive information and even hide them from view.
How Technology and Loneliness are Interlinked
10 Nov 2024Technology and loneliness are interlinked, researchers have found, stoked by the ways we interact with social media, text messaging and binge-watching.
How to Use Images From Your Phone to Search the Web
23 Oct 2024If you’re not sure how to describe what you want with keywords, use your camera or photo library to get those search results.
Hate Noisy Restaurants? Stick This in Your Ear.
20 Oct 2024Apple earbuds and others can help you hear dining companions. Here’s how to use them.
This $350 Oura Ring 4 Tracks Your Sleep. Is It Worth the Splurge?
18 Oct 2024The $350 Oura Ring 4 looks sleek and cool, and it may be useful for data-hungry health enthusiasts. But it failed this sleep-deprived parent.
Can You Turn Off Google and Meta’s A.I. Tools? Sometimes, and Here’s How.
11 Oct 2024Google, Microsoft and Meta are shoving A.I. chatbots into our faces. Sometimes, there’s a way out.
Apple’s A.I. Is Landing Soon on iPhones. Here’s What It’s Like.
02 Oct 2024The initial version of Apple Intelligence focuses on helping you with words and photos. Prepare to be impressed and unnerved.
Tips for Easier and Faster Typing on Your Smartphone
25 Sep 2024Shortcuts, small external keyboards and even improved (and free) dictation software can make long sessions of text input much simpler.
Why Foldable Smartphones Are Worth Considering
18 Sep 2024New devices from Motorola and Google prove that phones with bendable screens keep getting better — and some are even becoming cheaper.