Five features iPhone users can test now in the iOS 17 public beta
Apple's latest iPhone software update, iOS 17, is now available as a public beta for anyone brave enough to test it. Here are five notable changes to check out.
By Heather KellyWhat we love and hate about Threads, Meta’s new Twitter clone
The new social media app Threads is Instagram’s version of a Twitter clone. It has burst onto the scene.
By Geoffrey A. Fowler and Naomi NixA guide to getting started with Twitter alternative Mastodon
How to get started on social-media site Mastodon, whether you're leaving Twitter or just looking for people who have.
By Heather KellyTwo screens or even none at all: Laptops lure new buyers with dramatic designs.
We’re entering an age of truly strange portable computers — but should they replace your conventional laptop?
By Chris VelazcoMeta launches parental controls for Messenger. Here’s how to use them.
As government scrutiny heats up, Meta is rolling out more child-safety features, including parental controls for Messenger and anti-harassment tools on Instagram.
By Tatum HunterGoogle Pixel Fold review: Competent, not captivating
Google's first folding phone is here, and there's a lot to like — but no one should rush to buy a foldable just yet.
By Chris VelazcoWhat’s your type? Try these tests to pick the perfect font for you.
Fonts can dramatically shape what you communicate and how you read.
By Emma Kumer, Geoffrey A. Fowler and Leslie ShapiroAnyone can Photoshop now, thanks to AI’s latest leap
A new “generative fill” AI capability can both create joyful Photoshop edits — and frightening deepfakes.
By Geoffrey A. Fowler and Elena LaceyWe tried Apple Vision Pro: Intuitive as a touch screen but awkward to wear
Apple’s first major new product in nearly a decade beats other VR and AR gear but still needs to find its purpose.
By Geoffrey A. Fowler and Chris VelazcoWWDC highlights: Apple reveals new MacBook, Vision Pro and more
The company is gambling on the future of computing at its annual software showcase.
By Chris Velazco, Geoffrey A. Fowler, Heather Kelly and Tatum HunterWhat the Amazon Alexa settlement means for parents and kids
Here is what parents need to know about protecting their children’s privacy when it comes to using voice assistants.
By Heather Kelly and Caroline O'DonovanNew features from Google make Android phones better wallet replacements
Your phone can replace lots of things you keep in your wallet, but not always elegantly. With new updates to its Wallet app, Google is trying to fix that.
By Chris VelazcoTikTok is also making an AI chatbot, for some reason
The chatbot for now is available only for some TikTok users in the Philippines.
By Shira OvideChatGPT has an official app now. You can even talk to it.
OpenAI is moving beyond the browser with its new, free ChatGPT app for iPhones and iPads. Keep these questions in mind before you download it.
By Chris VelazcoMeet Windows Copilot, the AI coming to help you understand your PC
Microsoft is building AI into Windows 11 proper, making it the first major consumer PC platform to embrace large language models. Here's how it could help you.
By Chris VelazcoNetflix’s password crackdown has started in the U.S.
Starting now, anyone borrowing a Netflix login in the U.S. will have to get their own account or pay $7.99 a month.
By Heather KellyUber will let teenagers ride alone, with parental tracking
Until now, only people 18 and older were supposed to ride alone in an Uber. Now the company is adding an option for minors older than 13.
By Heather KellyApple will let you teach your iPhone to speak in your voice
Apple has developed accessibility features, including one that allows people at risk of permanent voice loss, to preserve — and keep using — their voices.
By Chris VelazcoEverything we know about the Pixel Fold, 7a and Google’s new tablet
Google finally built a smartphone that folds in half. But will it -- and the rest of Google's new gadgets -- be worth the wait?
By Chris VelazcoAI is changing Google search: What the I/O announcement means for you
A guided tour of the new Google Search Generative Experience, or SGE, coming first to people who sign up — and eventually to everyone.
By Geoffrey A. Fowler