Complete your monthly cybersecurity checkup in just a few minutes with our handy checklist. By Kim Key What was your first experience on the internet? When my dad built me my first computer and encouraged me to explore online, he didn’t hand me a list of security guidelines to follow…

It’s not just a USB-C port; it’s a living reminder of how the US sucks at regulating Big Tech. By Drew Prindle Apple’s big announcement that the iPhone 15 will finally have a USB-C port was bittersweet for me. On one level, I’m absolutely thrilled about it for all the…

Thanksgiving and the winter holidays are closer than you think, and flight prices are expected to increase sooner than usual this year. If you have to fly for the holidays, you have limited time to book to get a decent rate. By Jill Duffy The time to start planning your…

A new survey says 1 in 5 think so, but that means 4 out of 5 don’t. And if 63% don’t plan to buy the new iPhone, what does that mean for Apple? By Eric Griffith Apple needs the iPhone. It accounts for half the sales for the company, so…

If you’ve ever been hacked, you know how awful the experience can be. We help you arm yourself with the security knowledge you need to keep from becoming a repeat victim. By Kim Key Let’s set the scene: A celebrity posts something contentious online. Then, after receiving a fair amount…

Data centers that run ChatGPT, Bing, and Bard consume huge amounts of water, but tech companies reported double-digit spikes in water use before these chatbots even existed. By Emily Dreibelbis ChatGPT is making headlines for the enormous amount of water it uses, but water consumption in the tech industry has…

Has your smartphone not been lasting as long as you think it should? Here are five things you are probably doing wrong, and how to fix your bad habits. By Whitson Gordon These days, it feels like smartphones become outdated after only a few months. By the time your phone…

Musk says he’s against antisemitism on X (Twitter), but his tirade against the Anti-Defamation League is effectively fanning the flames of antisemitic sentiment on the platform. By Chandra Steele Elon Musk has capped a weekend of being accused of antisemitism and posting “ To be super clear, I’m pro free…

At IFA in Berlin, Samsung continues to lean into its 8K sales pitch. But its rivals are largely ignoring the tech while 8K content is missing in action. By Rob Pegoraro BERLIN — Contrary to some industry expectations, the European Union’s energy-efficiency mandates have yet to unplug the 8K television…