https://www.nytimes.com/section/technology/personaltech en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:04:14 +0000 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:15:31 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com/section/technology/personaltech https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/technology/personaltech/iphone-android-health-tracking.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/technology/personaltech/iphone-android-health-tracking.html Free apps from Google, Samsung and Apple can help you track your diet, exercise and well-being — and provide vital information during emergencies. J. D. Biersdorfer Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:02:09 +0000 Smartphones Mobile Applications Android (Operating System) iOS (Operating System) iPhone Samsung Group Emergency Medical Treatment Google Inc Diet and Nutrition Exercise internal-open-access-from-nl Google; Samsung; Apple From left, the Google Health, the Samsung Health and Apple’s Health apps offer plenty of tools and features to help you manage your diet, exercise and personal safety. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/technology/threads-meta-twitter-x.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/technology/threads-meta-twitter-x.html The social platform that Meta once positioned as a rival to Elon Musk’s X now has 500 million monthly users. It increasingly resembles Reddit. Eli Tan Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:39:41 +0000 Meta Platforms Inc Social Media Threads (Mobile App) Artificial Intelligence Instagram Inc Facebook Inc Zuckerberg, Mark E X (Formerly Twitter) Ian C. Bates for The New York Times “We want to be the largest and best platform for public conversation,” said Connor Hayes, the head of Threads. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/technology/personaltech/yoto-music-box-screens.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/technology/personaltech/yoto-music-box-screens.html Amid widespread “techlash” over addictive screens and apps, the Yoto, an audio player for children, shows there’s still a way to make money while doing something nice. Brian X. Chen and Sam Bush Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:01:48 +0000 Children and Childhood Electronics Audio Recordings, Downloads and Streaming Music Yoto Ltd Beatles, The internal-open-access-from-nl https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/30/travel/car-seat-traveling-tip.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/30/travel/car-seat-traveling-tip.html Cumbersome car seats are a perennial headache for parents who take trips with their little ones, but the right gear and a little creativity can ease the burden. Brian X. Chen Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:34:36 +0000 Child Car Seats Car Services and Livery Cabs Travel and Vacations Parenting Content Type: Service Airlines and Airplanes Traffic Accidents and Safety Automobile Renting and Leasing Consumer Reports Uber Technologies Inc Philip Lindeman https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/technology/personaltech/iphone-android-app-removal.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/technology/personaltech/iphone-android-app-removal.html If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter. J. D. Biersdorfer Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:38:59 +0000 Smartphones Tablet Computers iOS (Operating System) Android (Operating System) Apple Inc Google Inc Samsung Group Mobile Applications Computers and the Internet Content Type: Service Apple In the Storage settings, Apple’s iOS software for iPad and iPhone shows how much of the device’s storage is being used and offers several ways to reclaim space. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/technology/personaltech/used-tech-refurbished.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/technology/personaltech/used-tech-refurbished.html With a shortage of some components driving up costs of consumer electronics, refurbished devices are an attractive alternative to buying new. Brian X. Chen Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:03:49 +0000 Computers and the Internet E-Commerce Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) iPhone Laptop Computers Electronics Apple Inc Amazon.com Inc Facebook Inc Content Type: Service Sisi Yu https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/magazine/ai-chatbot-morning-routine-videos.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/magazine/ai-chatbot-morning-routine-videos.html A.I. wants to help you start the day. Its suggestions? Drink coffee and get dressed. Sophie Haigney Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:03:39 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Habits and Routines (Behavior) Social Media Anthropic AI LLC OpenAI Labs TikTok (ByteDance) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/magazine/ai-bedding-mattress-eight-sleep.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/magazine/ai-bedding-mattress-eight-sleep.html The luxury gadget promises to hack sleep — and relationships. But can anything? Amy X. Wang Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:00:59 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Sleep Beds and Bedding Eight Sleep Inc Oura Health Oy Musk, Elon Johnson, Bryan (Tech Executive) Zuckerberg, Mark E https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/technology/personaltech/scams-ai.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/technology/personaltech/scams-ai.html A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach. Brian X. Chen Thu, 28 May 2026 15:54:54 +0000 Frauds and Swindling Artificial Intelligence Computers and the Internet Social Media E-Commerce Consumer Protection TikTok (ByteDance) Meta Platforms Inc Derek Abella https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/technology/personaltech/google-gemini-ai.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/technology/personaltech/google-gemini-ai.html Despite its early stumbles, Google’s Gemini has leapfrogged ChatGPT in relevance and usefulness. Soon, it will be ubiquitous. Brian X. Chen Tue, 19 May 2026 19:41:47 +0000 Google Inc Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT Online Advertising Anthropic AI LLC OpenAI Labs Sisi Yu https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/technology/peter-g-neumann-dead.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/technology/peter-g-neumann-dead.html For decades, he criticized the industry’s lax attitudes toward computer security and individual digital privacy. He also developed solutions. John Markoff Tue, 19 May 2026 17:57:11 +0000 Neumann, Peter G Computers and the Internet Computer Security Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency SRI International Deaths (Obituaries) Jim Wilson/The New York Times Peter G. Neumann in 2012. At his death, he was still working full time on advanced computer security design being adopted by companies like Google and Microsoft. 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