Minimalist gadgets like the new Light Phone III, a smartphone that barely does anything, promise to help us focus. The trade-offs are big. Our personal tech columnist tried swapping out his iPhone for ...

Rapidly evolving are perhaps the two most apt words to describe cell phone technology. This tool didn't exist until the 1970s, and since then, it has transformed the entire concept of communication.

Millennial and Gen Z Parents seem to be tested in ways that previous generations have never encountered regarding technology. The question isn't whether kids will eventually use devices but which type ...

The 'Robot Phone' has an articulating gimbal arm with a camera at one end, and the whole thing is hidden behind a sliding glass panel on the back of the phone. When summoned, the arm brings the camera ...

Here are some best practices for safeguarding sensitive personal data. By Brian X. Chen Brian X. Chen is the lead consumer technology writer for The New York Times and author of Tech Fix, a weekly ...

The summer heat is reaching its peak across much of the US, and while staying cool yourself should be the priority, it's also important to protect your tech. Phones are more sensitive to extreme ...

Kids today are growing up in a world where screens, apps and social platforms are part of everyday life. From homework to gaming to group chats, their digital lives can move faster than parents can ...