The tech that will invade our lives in 2021
We’re looking at another year of internet services dominating many aspects of our lives, says tech writer Brian X. Chen. Here are four tech trends...
The tech that was fixed in 2020 and the tech that still needs fixing VIEW
More than ever, we turned to personal tech last year to help find respite, stay healthy and remain connected with those we care about. From...
Facebook Oculus Quest 2 review: Solid VR headset but few games
Based on a week's tests, the Quest 2 is a major improvement from the Oculus Rift, Facebook’s first virtual-reality system. Facebook has nailed the Oculus...
How to deal with a crisis of misinformation
False news is on the rise. We can fight the spread with a simple exercise: Slow down and be skeptical. And a few other fact-check...
Apple iPhone 12 review: Superfast speed, if you can find 5G
The new iPhone has an improved design, but it’s undermined by the wireless industry’s messy rollout of ultrafast 5G networks, says tech writer Brian X....
Google Chromecast review: A streaming device that gets better the more it knows
The new $50 gadget encapsulates a modern quandary: It wants to help you find content to watch. But you have to be willing to share...
The new Apple Watch measures your blood oxygen. Now what?
The ability to constantly monitor blood oxygen levels with some degree of accuracy could help people discover symptoms for health conditions like sleep apnea.
The lesson we’re learning from TikTok? It is all about our data. Here’s how to protect yours
While there is no direct evidence that TikTok has done anything malicious with people’s data, sharing information could be fundamentally less safe with a company...
We tested Instagram Reels, the TikTok clone. What a dud.
TikTok might not be winning over President Trump, but it sure beats its Instagram copycat for making and sharing short videos. Two tech writers take...
Google Pixel 4A review: At $350, a win for those on a budget VIEW
Yes, you can now pay less than $399 for a smartphone — and it won’t stink.