New York Times - Personal Tech

4 Ways to Do More With Your Smartphone Camera

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:00:15 GMT

If you are still using your phone’s camera only for selfies and quick videos, you’re barely touching its potential.The Photo Sphere feature in the Google Camera app can stitch together an immersive 360-degree image.

On Factory Floors, a Chime and Flashing Light to Maintain Distance

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:00:25 GMT

Businesses like Henkel, a big German chemical company, are trying wearable sensors to prevent virus outbreaks among workers.

The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2021

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:00:10 GMT

Spoiler: We’re looking at another year of internet services dominating many aspects of our lives.

Winter Exercise Guides and Apps

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 04:29:17 GMT

If you need a dose of exercise inspiration, it’s easy to find online or on your phone with these guides and apps.The Zwift app features “live” rides in which you can join athletes from all over the world.

The Tech That Was Fixed in 2020 and the Tech That Still Needs Fixing

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 10:00:33 GMT

From videoconferencing to fitness apps, the best tech helped us endure a hard year. But there were also low points.

The New Apple Watch Measures Your Blood Oxygen. Now What?

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 18:19:35 GMT

Blood oxygen readings can be a useful indicator of wellness, but context is important — and so is medical advice from a doctor.The Apple Watch Series 6 features a blood oxygen sensor and app.

How to Send a Recap of 2020 to Friends and Family

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:00:12 GMT

Even if you’ve never done a year-end newsletter, there’s still time to squeeze in a personalized message before the calendar flips the page.An end-of-year newsletter lets you share your 2020 experiences in your own text and photos.

Amazon Halo Review: The Fitness Gadget We Don’t Deserve or Need

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 10:00:24 GMT

The retail giant claims that its health product is extremely precise at scanning body fat. I found otherwise.

Who’s Behind the Fight Between Warner Bros. and Hollywood? It’s AT&T

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:36:45 GMT

The town is mad about the studio’s decision to put movies on HBO Max and in theaters at the same time. But with a telecom giant running an entertainment company, things were bound to get weird.

A.A. to Zoom, Substance Abuse Treatment Goes Online

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 10:00:17 GMT

It began as a stopgap way to get through the pandemic, but both participants and providers say virtual sessions have some clear advantages and will likely become a permanent part of recovery.Jason Paris, right, a clinician at Ottagan Addictions Recovery in Grand Haven, Mich., led a combination in-person and telehealth intensive outpatient therapy group.

It’s Time for a Digital Detox. (You Know You Need It.)

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:00:09 GMT

Excessive screen time can be harmful to our well-being, but we can free ourselves from tech’s hooks with goals, rules and boundaries.

How to Have a Fully Remote Family Thanksgiving

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:00:14 GMT

Skipping travel this year to stop the spread of Covid-19? Here’s how to digitally reimagine the holiday, from meal prep to after-dinner activities.Creating a group of family members in Facebook Messenger makes it easy to share food photos and set up a private “room” for a group video chat.

PlayStation 5 Review: Sony’s New Console Is an Entertaining Behemoth

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:00:08 GMT

With a winning combination of solid hardware and software, Sony’s new console makes us excited about the next generation of gaming.Two models of the PlayStation 5 will be available: a $500 version with a disc drive, left, and a $400 disc-free model that runs downloaded games.

Xbox Series X and S Review: Microsoft’s New Consoles Are a Good Value. Is That Enough?

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 14:00:11 GMT

Nice hardware? Check. Fair price? Check. Cool, exclusive games? T.B.D.

How To Use LinkedIn

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 02:23:07 GMT

Whether you’re looking for a new role or just trying to expand your professional network, here’s how to use the website’s services to your full advantage.

A Podcast Answers a Fast-Food Question That Nobody Is Asking

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:02:24 GMT

Intentionally inane, “Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald’s?” satirizes the business of podcasting.On the podcast, Brian Thompson plays an earnest, eager naïf, also named Brian Thompson, who regards himself as an intrepid seeker of truth and seems to think he’s digging into a riddle for the ages.

Grimes Wants You to Get More Sleep, She Made a Baby A.I. Lullaby

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:14 GMT

The artist says her baby, X Æ A-XII, stays up watching “radical art.” So she made him an A.I. lullaby.“I think at some point, we will want to, as a species, have a discussion about how involved A.I. will be in art,” said Grimes over Zoom.

How to Take Better Pet Portraits

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:00:14 GMT

Even if you don’t have an expensive camera, you can capture memorable images with your smartphone, the right software and a few tricks.The cropping function and other editing tools in your smartphone’s photo software can make your homemade pet portraits look much more professional.

Apple iPhone 12 Review: Superfast Speed, if You Can Find It

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:00:11 GMT

The new iPhone has an improved design, but it’s undermined by the wireless industry’s messy rollout of ultrafast 5G networks.Apple unveiled the iPhone 12, left, and iPhone 12 Pro, right, last week.

How to Deal With a Crisis of Misinformation

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 18:58:06 GMT

False news is on the rise. We can fight the spread with a simple exercise: Slow down and be skeptical.