Category: Mobile Applications

How People Are Using ChatGPT for Financial Advice

More people are turning to generative A.I. chatbots for financial advice, whether it’s for debt management, better saving strategies or stock picks.
Nike Sneakers You Earn the Right to Buy, One Free Throw at a Time

The artist Tom Sachs, whose longtime partnership with Nike was suspended over suggestions that he ran a hostile studio, isn’t making it easy to nab his latest design for the brand.
Whistle-Blower Sues Meta Over Claims of WhatsApp Security Flaws

In a lawsuit filed Monday, the former head of security for the messaging app accused the social media company of putting billions of users at risk.
Trump Signals Fourth Delay of TikTok Ban

The short-form video app has until mid-September to change its ownership structure or face a ban in the United States, after a number of deadline extensions from President Trump.
The C.E.O. of Duolingo Wants to Have a Conversation About A.I.

The language-learning app with more than 100 million users has embraced artificial intelligence but has also faced consumer backlash for it.
A Hollywood Start-Up Targets the Micro Drama Craze

A new app will focus on super-short TV shows shot for phones, a bit like Quibi, an earlier app aimed at quick content.
What to Know About Instagram Map, Location Sharing and Privacy Concerns

The service rolled out this week, prompting confusion and safety concerns. Meta, which owns Instagram, said the feature was turned off unless users activated it.
Hailing a Ride Share? Here’s What To Know To Stay Safe.

Ride-hailing apps have built-in safety features that riders should be familiar with, experts said.
Putin Widens Effort to Control Russia’s Internet

The introduction of a state-approved messaging app has raised fears that Russia could be preparing to block WhatsApp and Telegram.
Trump Announces Health Care Records System for Consumers

The administration is working with tech companies to make sharing information with various providers easier. Experts raised concerns about privacy and security.
How to Mute Your IPhone or Android During Vacations

You can silence nonessential alerts and calls on your iPhone or Android device for later but still allow designated people and apps to reach you.
Can An App Help You Tackle Jetlag? We Put Two to the Test.

Apps promising to swiftly ease jet lag have proliferated. We traveled to the other side of the globe and back to see if they made a difference for a long-haul journey.