How to navigate Apple’s shift from Lightning to USB-C
The iPhone 15 has arrived with a big change that is sure to annoy many of us. Eventually, however, we’ll breathe a sigh of relief.
ChatGPT can now respond with spoken words
ChatGPT has learned to talk. OpenAI, the San Francisco artificial intelligence startup, released a version of its popular chatbot Monday that can interact with people...
This is a reminder that you’re probably oversharing on Venmo
Venmo, the mobile wallet service, is a cautionary tale for how apps born a decade ago may be exposing more information than you would like.
Can’t Hear the Dialogue in Your Streaming Show? You’re Not Alone.
Many of us stream shows and movies with the subtitles on all the time — and not because it’s cool. Here are some remedies if...
We’re using AI chatbots wrong. Here’s how to direct them.
After testing dozens of AI products, Brian Chen concluded that most of us are using the tech in a suboptimal way, largely because companies gave...
How to use AI for family time
You can plan meals, find gifts and create stories using generative AI. Here’s how AI can help.
How to turn your chatbot into a life coach
A chatbot can be an effective motivator that helps you set goals and organize your schedule to achieve them.
How to use AI to edit and generate stunning photos
An AI-powered version of Photoshop and the image generator Midjourney live up to the hype for tech writer Brian X. Chen. He offers a few...
Watch out for ‘junk’ fees when booking travel online
Hotels and airlines struggling to recoup their losses from the pandemic have been including more hidden charges — don’t fall for it.
A first try of Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro headset WATCH
Tech writer Brian X. Chen briefly got his hands on Apple’s new high-tech goggles, which impressed and creeped him out and raised a question: Why...