Tech in Your Life - The Washington Post (original) (raw)
Could your iPhone cost $300 more in the Trump administration?
Apple avoided tariffs on most of its products during the first Trump presidency. No one knows what happens with Trump 2.0.
By Shira OvideNovember 8, 2024
How Harris won at TikTok but lost the election
The Harris campaign grabbed headlines for going viral on TikTok. It didn’t translate to a win.
By Tatum HunterNovember 8, 2024
Windows 10 has a ‘best by’ date. Here’s what you can do about it.
Your Windows 10 PC won’t magically stop working, but it’s time to start thinking about your options.
By Chris VelazcoNovember 5, 2024
The sane human’s guide to ‘panic responsibly’ on Election Day
Feeling election anxiety? Know what to expect, including days of vote counting and garbage information online, and how to put it in perspective.
By Shira OvideNovember 5, 2024
Make election week less stressful, without putting down your phone
If you can’t find time to meditate, or even put your phone down for more than 10 minutes, there are still ways to dissociate during the most stressful days of the year. Here are our tech recommendations to keep calm and carry on.
By Heather KellyNovember 4, 2024
Column
They made a public Rolodex of our faces. Here’s how I tried to get out.
Face search websites can help protect your privacy, but they can also be abused. Try these steps to protect yourself.
By Shira OvideNovember 1, 2024
Trump’s ‘grab them’ comment was history. Now TikTok is showing it to young voters.
Trump’s infamous “Access Hollywood” tape is seeing a second life on TikTok, where young voters are hearing it for the first time.
By Tatum HunterOctober 31, 2024
How to use AI to help plan your vote
Lengthy ballots have become adult homework. Here are some ways to use AI to help you decide who and what to vote for.
By Heather KellyOctober 31, 2024
Column
You can now get Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1, but you may not want it
Apple’s AI still doesn’t do much — and sometimes acts quite dumb. We tested the new features in iOS 18.1 to find out what works well and still needs work.
By Geoffrey A. FowlerOctober 29, 2024
We’re all getting too many political texts. It’s not too late to fight back.
Billions of political text messages have been sent this year, and many want them gone. These tips can help.
By Chris VelazcoOctober 27, 2024
Kids can now report unwanted nude photos to Apple. Is it a good idea?
Most technology companies have added children’s safety features — but they’re often poorly designed and ineffective.
By Shira OvideOctober 25, 2024
Hate extra fees on your internet bill? The government wants to know.
Hundreds of people have griped to the FCC about data caps on home internet service. Here’s why they persist, and how to have your say.
By Shira OvideOctober 22, 2024
Hurricane misinformation is just one piece of America’s rumor habit
Most people don’t intend to spread false online rumors, but we all do it -- and we all can play a role in stopping it.
By Shira OvideOctober 18, 2024
Everything we know about ‘shadowbans’ on social media
Call it a “shadowban” or “algorithmic suppression,” but companies are tight-lipped about what gets blocked from algorithmic feeds.
By Tatum HunterOctober 16, 2024
Exclusive
Column
Don’t say ‘vote’: How Instagram hides your political posts
Our tech columnist investigates how Meta’s Instagram, Facebook and Threads suppress content related to the election. Even discussing how to vote isn’t safe.
By Geoffrey A. FowlerOctober 16, 2024
Five ways to stop companies from using your data in new ways
And why the backlash to Meta AI, LinkedIn and PayPal’s new advertising business is a healthy thing.
By Shira OvideOctober 15, 2024
Listen to the most cringe music ever made
Or maybe technology-themed songs like a “Hamilton”-inspired musical about software are so earnest that they’re great?
By Shira OvideOctober 11, 2024
When storms knock out cell service, satellites can help keep you connected
A growing number of smartphones can send messages to space when disaster strikes.
By Chris VelazcoOctober 10, 2024
Gearing up to go overseas? Don’t forget your eSIM.
Your carrier would love to charge you for using your phone overseas, but traveling with an eSIM can be much cheaper.
By Chris VelazcoOctober 9, 2024
Can police search your phone? Here are your legal rights.
Police generally need a warrant to search your phone. The details, though, are a legal and practical minefield.
By Shira OvideOctober 8, 2024
