Personal Tech

Technology from a human perspective: the best new gadgets, tools and apps to help you work, live and learn more efficiently.

TV & HOME THEATER

Netflix Once Tried to Buy Blockbuster for $50 Million

It didn't go over so well

The entrance of the Amazon logistics center in Amiens. (DENIS CHARLET/AFP/Getty)

Amazon Launches New Lossless Streaming Tier

Photo by Ercin Top/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Facebook to Launch New Streaming Device That Watches You Watch TV

Uber protest

How a New California Law Is Going to Change Lyft and Uber

You don't have to be terrible to be an influencer. (Photo by Esmee Holdijk on Unsplash)

Is It Possible to Be an Influencer Without Being Really Annoying?

Apple event

The Biggest Surprise From Apple's Latest Keynote? Affordability.

Sony Walkman 40th anniversary

Sony’s 40th Anniversary Walkman Is Missing One Important Feature

Cohda's R.I.D.

This Concept Gadget Could Make Recycling Infinitely Easier

Are Tech Giants Really Secretly Listening to Your Phone?

Are Tech Giants Really Secretly Listening to Your Phone?

iPhone

How Google Fi Can Save iPhone Users Money

Jack Dorsey

Hacking of Jack Dorsey’s Twitter Account Spotlights Dangers of SIM Swapping

products of the week

Products of the Week: Frying Pans, Leather Refrigerators and Inflatable Jetboards

Disney Plus

The Cheapest Way to Try 7 Major Streaming Services

Flugy

Flugy Uses Crowdsourcing to Earn You Cheap (or Free) Exotic Vacations

HDR TV

TV & HOME THEATER

What Is HDR, And Do You Need a TV That Supports It?

Alexa

How to Stop Voice Assistants Like Alexa From Always Listening

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Tesla Model X

Is Someone Following You? This New Device Uses Tesla’s Cameras to Find Out.

These Are All the U.S. Cities Where You Can Access 5G

Apple

If You Have This Apple Laptop, You May Not Be Able to Board a Plane

Netflix

TV & HOME THEATER

Comcast Is Gouging Cable Customers Who Watch Too Much Netflix

Weight Watchers for Kids

Weight Watchers Just Launched a Controversial Weight-Loss App for Children

The MyRacehorse app lets you buy a horse. (MyRacehorse)

Owning a Racehorse Is No Longer Harder Than Hitting the Trifecta

iPhone

Apple Is Offering $1 Million If You Can Pull Off This iPhone Hack

DRL Racer4 Drone from the Drone Racing League

How You — Yes, You — Can Become a Professional Drone Racer

Resy Restaurant Reservation App

Restaurants & Bars

Amex Just Acquired Resy. Here’s What It Means for Cardholders.

Want to stalk your friends? There's an app for that!

A Creepy New App Lets Your Instagram Followers Map Your Location

IKEA Sonos Symfonisk

Review: Sonos and IKEA’s New Speaker-Lamp Will Declutter Your Nightstand

Amazon fulfillment center prime day

All the Prime Day Deals You Could Conceivably Care About (A Continuously Updated List)

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