New York Times - Personal Tech

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.

Google Chromecast Review: A Streaming Device That Gets Better the More It Knows

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 09:00:30 GMT

The new $50 gadget encapsulates a modern quandary: It wants to help you find content to watch. But you have to be willing to share your data.The new Chromecast’s selling point is helping you find shows and movies you might like.

Now You Can Use Instagram to Chat With Friends on Facebook Messenger

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:52:46 GMT

Facebook began integrating its Instagram and Messenger apps, allowing users of the services to directly communicate with each other.Starting Wednesday, some people who use Instagram will be able to send photo, video or text messages to those who use Facebook Messenger, and vice versa.

Amazon Unveils Drone That Films Inside Your Home. What Could Go Wrong?

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 23:25:19 GMT

On social media, people had some concerns about the Ring Always Home Cam. To put it mildly.Amazon’s Ring Always Home Cam, an indoor drone promoted for home security.

How to Declutter Your Digital Life

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 17:00:08 GMT

If you’re overwhelmed from telecommuting for months, here are ways to step away from your devices and, just maybe, get to inbox zero.

Who Gets Hurt When the World Stops Using Cash

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 13:00:07 GMT

Some people don’t have credit or debit cards, so a growing number of state and local governments are requiring businesses to accept cash.

Continue Your Life’s Education With Free Online Classes

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:55:08 GMT

If you’re pondering a career shift, looking to learn a specific skill or just plain bored, consider a web-based class to broaden your horizons.Free online classes can widen your knowledge and skill set, even if you don’t earn academic credit toward a degree.

Recognize Misinformation on the Internet

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:00:07 GMT

Identifying reliable information online is especially urgent, and especially for seniors.

Finally Organize All Your Phot

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 09:00:11 GMT

Sorting your photographs, whether digital or print or both, can seem daunting. Here are some simple ways to catalog and organize your images.

William English, Who Helped Build the Computer Mouse, Dies at 91

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 21:25:57 GMT

He was one of the computing pioneers who “showed what a computer interface could — and should — look like,” a colleague said.

Livestream Your Wedding Like a Pro

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:03:45 GMT

These gadgets will help you improve the production quality and create memorable experiences for you and your digital guests.

A High-Tech Array of Travel Tools: ‘Smart’ Health Cards,Temperature-Reading Glasses and More

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 09:00:18 GMT

Products that rely on artificial intelligence aim to make travel safer during the pandemic. But hefty prices and privacy concerns are issues.

Letting Your Insurer Ride Shotgun, for a Discounted Rate

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 10:00:11 GMT

Most big car insurers offer apps that monitor your driving, and one start-up requires it. The trade-off in privacy is a premium that could be substantially cheaper for safe drivers.Insurers’ apps may monitor your driving (sudden braking? lead foot?) and adjust your rates.

Disabled Do-It-Yourselfers Lead Way to Technology Gains

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 13:08:43 GMT

So long to overhyped innovations. Hello to tech that embeds accessibility into everyday devices.

Technology Bridges the Gap to Better Sight

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:17:44 GMT

More than 6 million Americans have vision problems that cannot be corrected by glasses or contact lenses. Companies like IrisVision are creating headsets to help them see better.Ammad Khan, chief executive of IrisVision, with the company’s device to help those with low vision see better. It uses a smartphone, virtual reality headset and algorithms.

How to Make Smartphones Last Longer

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:17:38 GMT

In a pandemic-induced recession, it’s more important than ever to take care of our smartphones and other gadgets.

Two Gamers Played ‘The Last of Us Part II.’ They Were Blown Away.

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:09:55 GMT

When the original video game was transcendental, can a sequel top it? Two Times reporters debate the answer.The Last of Us Part II, which hits stores on Friday, is a winding, punishing follow-up with a rich character universe . No spoilers though.

What Are Fintechs and How Can They Help Small Business?

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:00:17 GMT

Online financial service companies are filling a gap, especially as companies have altered how they work.