

Brian X. Chen
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Pixel 7A Review: We’re Running Out of Reasons to Splurge on a ‘Pro’ Phone
Google’s latest entry-level phone, which costs $500, is just good as devices nearly double its price.

The Future of Social Media Is a Lot Less Social
Facebook, TikTok and Twitter seem to be increasingly connecting users with brands and influencers. To restore a sense of community, some users are trying smaller...

What Good Are Wearable Computers if the Data Is Wrong?
An Apple Watch or a Garmin can draw incorrect conclusions about your health, but the broad trends may be more valuable than the numbers.

How ChatGPT and Bard Performed as My Executive Assistants
Google’s Bard chatbot fared far worse than OpenAI’s ChatGPT, but human assistants might soon be out of their jobs.

Tech Is Allowing Businesses to Overcharge You in Tips
Payment apps and touch screens have made it easy for merchants to ask us for preset gratuity amounts. We don’t need to succumb to the...

Why You Should Listen to Twitter on Two-Factor Authentication
Elon Musk was right: Text messages are not the most secure way to protect your account.

A.I. Bots Can’t Report This Column. But They Can Improve It.
ChatGPT isn’t the only writing assistant that has emerged to replace editors. We tested it alongside two others to assess their strengths and weaknesses.

Everyone Wants Your Email Address. Think Twice Before Sharing It.
Your email address has become a digital bread crumb for companies to link your activity across sites. Here’s how you can limit this.

A Breach at LastPass Has Password Lessons for Us All
The hacking of the password manager should make us reassess whether to trust companies to store our sensitive data in the cloud.

The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2023
Say hello to new-and-improved A.I. assistants, and move over to brands like Twitter and Tesla.