https://www.nytimes.com/section/technology/personaltech en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Sat, 16 May 2026 05:02:05 +0000 Sat, 16 May 2026 00:15:55 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com/section/technology/personaltech https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/technology/personaltech/passwords-managers-passkeys.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/technology/personaltech/passwords-managers-passkeys.html 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. J. D. Biersdorfer Wed, 13 May 2026 09:02:26 +0000 Smartphones Apple Inc Google Inc Samsung Group iOS (Operating System) Android (Operating System) Computers and the Internet Computer Security Mobile Applications Content Type: Service 1Password A password manager, like the 1Password app shown here, serves as a secure vault for all your user names, passwords and other private information. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/business/subscriptions-products-services.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/business/subscriptions-products-services.html 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. Sopan Deb Wed, 13 May 2026 13:41:07 +0000 United States E-Commerce Computers and the Internet Mobile Applications Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Consumer Behavior Advertising and Marketing Automobiles Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press From streaming services to car features, more companies are moving toward a model that turns customers into lifelong subscribers. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/technology/personaltech/google-ai-mode-search.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/technology/personaltech/google-ai-mode-search.html 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. Brian X. Chen Thu, 07 May 2026 09:03:06 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Search Engines Computers and the Internet Frauds and Swindling E-Commerce Travel and Vacations Google Inc Sisi Yu https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/technology/personaltech/phone-addiction-remedies.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/technology/personaltech/phone-addiction-remedies.html Counting minutes is a poor way to curb phone habits. Real antidotes, experts say, include mindful parenting, curated content and human connection. Brian X. Chen Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:01:48 +0000 Screen Time (Device) Addiction (Psychology) Mobile Applications Social Media Children and Childhood Computers and the Internet Smartphones Content Type: Service Parenting internal-open-access-from-nl Derek Abella https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/travel/ai-travel-plan-gemini-vacation.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/travel/ai-travel-plan-gemini-vacation.html 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? Brian X. Chen Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:01:13 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Travel and Vacations Google Inc Car Services and Livery Cabs Hotels and Travel Lodgings Maps Restaurants Jared Oriel https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/business/seniors-home-care-tech.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/business/seniors-home-care-tech.html 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. Susan Shain Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:50:42 +0000 Elderly Elder Care Computers and the Internet Artificial Intelligence Robots and Robotics Start-ups Privacy AARP United States https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/technology/personaltech/recipes-cooking-ai.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/technology/personaltech/recipes-cooking-ai.html 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. J. D. Biersdorfer Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:04:06 +0000 Smartphones Cooking and Cookbooks Artificial Intelligence Mobile Applications iOS (Operating System) Android (Operating System) Samsung Group Apple Inc internal-open-access-from-nl J.D. Biersdorfer The timer function in the phone’s clock app is just one of the many features to aid home chefs. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/magazine/ai-sunglasses-meta-zuckerberg.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/magazine/ai-sunglasses-meta-zuckerberg.html Plenty of people hate Mark Zuckerberg’s superintelligent, supercharged spectacles. I was ready to hate them, too. Sam Anderson Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:12:57 +0000 Wearable Computing Artificial Intelligence Sunglasses Cameras Meta Platforms Inc https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/21/technology/personaltech/paul-brainerd-dead.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/21/technology/personaltech/paul-brainerd-dead.html 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. Michael S. Rosenwald Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:14:24 +0000 Brainerd, Paul S Deaths (Obituaries) Computers and the Internet Book Trade and Publishing Software Desktop Computers Printing and Allied Trades Word Processing Aldus Corp Apple Inc Adobe Systems Inc https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/19/travel/local-apps-international-travel.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/19/travel/local-apps-international-travel.html 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. Ruffin Prevost Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:02:31 +0000 Travel and Vacations Mobile Applications Car Services and Livery Cabs Computers and the Internet Transit Systems Reservations (Airlines, Hotels, Etc.) Maps Restaurants Content Type: Service internal-open-access-from-nl Philip Lindeman https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/technology/personaltech/how-to-follow-the-game-even-when-you-cant-see-it-live.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/technology/personaltech/how-to-follow-the-game-even-when-you-cant-see-it-live.html 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. J. D. Biersdorfer Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:13 +0000 Athletics and Sports iPhone Android (Operating System) Smartphones NCAA Basketball Championships (Men) NCAA Basketball Championships (Women) World Cup (Soccer) Baseball Content Type: Service Computers and the Internet Apple Google’s “Pin Live Score” feature in the “Dynamic Island” tab, on an iPhone 17 Pro Max. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/travel/disabled-travelers-apps-accessibility.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/travel/disabled-travelers-apps-accessibility.html 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. Liza Weisstuch Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:06 +0000 Disabilities Travel and Vacations Mobile Applications Hotels and Travel Lodgings Computers and the Internet Maps Wheelchairs Blindness Restaurants Americans With Disabilities Act Language and Languages Chris Gash https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/technology/personaltech/microsoft-copilot-health-ai-chatbots.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/technology/personaltech/microsoft-copilot-health-ai-chatbots.html Following rivals like Amazon and OpenAI, Microsoft is upgrading its artificially intelligent assistant to track your health. There are benefits and risks to consider. Brian X. Chen and Teddy Rosenbluth Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:03:28 +0000 Electronic Health Records Artificial Intelligence Privacy Wearable Computing Computers and the Internet ChatGPT OpenAI Labs Microsoft Corp Meta Platforms Inc Data-Mining and Database Marketing Sisi Yu https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/technology/personaltech/ai-smart-home-google-gemini-amazon-alexa.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/technology/personaltech/ai-smart-home-google-gemini-amazon-alexa.html 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. Brian X. Chen Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:30:06 +0000 Home Automation and Smart Homes Artificial Intelligence Sensors Home Appliances Speakers (Audio) Mobile Applications Lighting Amazon.com Inc Google Inc Sisi Yu https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/technology/personaltech/ai-complicates-old-internet-privacy-risks.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/technology/personaltech/ai-complicates-old-internet-privacy-risks.html Artificial intelligence is convenient and easy to use, but you should think about what you say to the chatbots. Brian X. Chen Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:06:05 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Computers and the Internet Privacy OpenAI Labs Cambridge Analytica Ring Inc Amazon.com Inc Whittaker, Meredith Derek Abella https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/technology/personaltech/free-live-tv-mobile-apps.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/technology/personaltech/free-live-tv-mobile-apps.html Whether by app or old-school antennas, budget-friendly options abound. J. D. Biersdorfer Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:01:27 +0000 Smartphones Tablet Computers Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming Television Computers and the Internet Mobile Applications Content Type: Service J.D. Biersdorfer Tubi, shown here on an iPad, is one of the many advertising-supported streaming apps that bring free live television programs to mobile devices. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/technology/personaltech/ai-google-meta-opt-out.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/technology/personaltech/ai-google-meta-opt-out.html The relentless addition of artificial intelligence in popular apps raises questions about what’s at stake. The answer: the future of the internet and its lifeblood, digital advertising. Brian X. Chen Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:28:28 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Computers and the Internet Online Advertising Social Media Google Inc Meta Platforms Inc Derek Abella https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/technology/ai-memory-chips-pc-smartphone.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/technology/ai-memory-chips-pc-smartphone.html A.I. companies are buying up memory chips, causing the prices of those components — which are also used in laptops and smartphones — to soar. Don Clark and Loren Elliott Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:50:42 +0000 Computers and the Internet Computer Chips Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Artificial Intelligence Smartphones Factories and Manufacturing Computer and Video Games Laptop Computers Data Centers Falcon Northwest Computer Systems Inc Samsung Electronics Co SK Group Micron Technology Inc NVIDIA Corporation https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/technology/claude-code.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/technology/claude-code.html Claude Code generates computer code when people type prompts, so those with no coding experience can create their own programs and apps. Natallie Rocha Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:40:42 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Mobile Applications Software Computers and the Internet Innovation Anthropic AI LLC Don Feria/Associated Press Dario Amodei, chief executive of Anthropic, at the Code With Claude developer conference in San Francisco last year. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/technology/personaltech/how-to-deal-with-that-drawer-full-of-old-gadgets.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/technology/personaltech/how-to-deal-with-that-drawer-full-of-old-gadgets.html This month, resolve to revive or relinquish those old music players and point-and-shoot cameras — and retrieve any files trapped on the devices. J. D. Biersdorfer Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:48 +0000 iPod Digital Audio Players Cameras Laptop Computers Computers and the Internet Content Type: Service J.D. Biersdorfer The popularity of the modern smartphone has banished many once popular devices to drawers and forgotten bins.