New York Times - Personal Tech

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.A password manager, like the 1Password app shown here, serves as a secure vault for all your user names, passwords and other private information.

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.From streaming services to car features, more companies are moving toward a model that turns customers into lifelong subscribers.

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.

Counting minutes is a poor way to curb phone habits. Real antidotes, experts say, include mindful parenting, curated content and human connection.

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?