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If Your Apple Device Is "Vintage" or "Obsolete," Good Luck Getting It Fixed

You've got about five years before repairs become a real hassle

Three States to Start Using Google and Apple Contact-Tracing Tech

It's potentially helpful, but privacy, technical and trust issues remain

Tesla to Unveil EV Batteries That Last a Million Miles

Elon Musk reportedly wants to rival power companies like PG&E

YouTube Automatically Banned a Sex Tech Conference

YouTube's algorithm banned the conference from the platform, even though it wasn't in violation of any restrictions

Amazon VP Resigns Over Whistleblower Firings, Calls Company “Chickenshit”

Tim Bray says staying on "would have meant signing off on actions I despised"

Ford’s Plan to Reopen? Buzzing Wristbands to Keep People Separated.

The automaker is testing new wearable tech in a Michigan factory

Apple and Google Readying Coronavirus Tracking System

The companies plan to build it directly into iOS and Android

Phone Use Spiked During 1918 Quarantines. Here's What Went Wrong.

Drawing parallels between pandemic communications then and now

Anker's Home Cinema Projector Is $150 Off Today Only

The Nebula Mars II features built-in speakers and a 150-inch screen

Your Privacy May Be a Victim of COVID-19

Balancing rights while fighting a pandemic could become an "Orwellian" issue

Best Buy's Three-Day Sale Is WFH-Friendly

Laptops, headphones and speakers are up to hundreds of dollars off

How to Clean and Sanitize Your Devices

Your tech needs a scrub down daily. Here’s what to do.

If You Downloaded an App From This Company, Your Data Isn't Secure

A BuzzFeed News report calls out Sensor Tower for "secretly harvesting" user data

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The Best Gifts Under $50, Because Good Doesn’t Have to Mean Expensive

We've got the classics, like holiday-blend coffee and cozy sweaters, as well as plenty of picks you won't find elsewhere

The Best Gifts to Give Gen-Z, According to Gen-Zers

What the young and restless really want this holiday season

The Best Black Friday Tech Deals to Shop Right Now

'Tis the season for heavily-discounted gadgets from Amazon, Best Buy, Target and many more

Review: We Tried the Most Powerful Body Sculptor on the Market

The HigherDose Body Sculptor sits at the same price point, but with more horsepower and bigger results

The Labor Day Sales Have Landed

Our 50 favorite sales (and counting), running the gamut from style to tech

From Our EIC: Taking a Moment to Drown Out the Noise

A note on performative judgement, and the headphones you'll need to tune it out

Review: Can This Ingenious Device Replace Traditional Sleep Aids?

Lunette combines scent, vibration and breathwork to promote deeper sleep. It’s also the first sleep aid that’s worked for me.

China Makes Brain Implant Technology a Priority

Can Chinese brain-computer interfaces best those from American companies like Neuralink?

Ray-Ban Meta Sunglasses, the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift, Are on Sale

Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarers combine top-tier tech with an iconic sunglasses frame. They also make a great present for dad.

The Dumbest Way to Accelerate the Water Crisis

AI isn’t only turning our brains to mush, it’s sucking our country dry in the process

Take It From a Woman: Using AI Isn’t Sexy

I'm begging you to use your real brain

The Analog Life: 50 Ways to Unplug and Feel Human Again

There’s life beyond the infinite scroll. We put together a toolkit of habits, routines and products to help you live more intentionally.

Report: Meta AI Shown Engaging in Explicit Chats With Underage Users

An investigation from “The Wall Street Journal” found unsettling activity from the voice assistants, even those that mimic celebrities

Google Is Making It Easier For Your Friends to Find You

Find My Device now has a social component