Mobile

Why You’re Probably Getting a Microchip Implant Someday

Microchip implants are going from tech-geek novelty to genuine health tool—and you might be running out of good reasons to say no.

  • By Haley Weiss, The Atlantic

Amazon Is Invading Your Home With Micro-Convenience

The company's new line of voice-automated products, including a wall clock and a microwave, could help it amass an enormous database of consumer behavior.

  • By Ian Bogost, The Atlantic

You Can Now Snooze Notifications on Google's Office App

Sometimes when you snooze, you win.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild

A Productivity App With a New Twist: Threats

Get distracted and face disastrous consequences.

  • By Corinne Purtill, Quartz
The new Apple Watch 4 is on display at the Steve Jobs Theater during an event to announce new products Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Cupertino, Calif. The new Apple Watch 4 is on display at the Steve Jobs Theater during an event to announce new products Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Cupertino, Calif.

The New Apple Watch Is Going to Have More of Your Health Data Than Your Doctor

Owners of the watch can get hospital-grade heart monitoring in 30 seconds.

  • By Dave Gershgorn, Quartz

Google's Location Tracking Is Under Investigation

Arizona has its eye on the tech giant and could be imposing fines.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild

A New Lawsuit Could Set Boundaries on Employers Accessing Your Devices

Are employers invading workers' privacy?

  • By Simone Stolzoff, Quartz
Boston Marathon bombing survivor Marc Fucarile holds his thigh socket as he tests a variety of microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees, during a visit to the Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics in the Allston neighborhood of Boston. Boston Marathon bombing survivor Marc Fucarile holds his thigh socket as he tests a variety of microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees, during a visit to the Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics in the Allston neighborhood of Boston.

New Device From AT&T Could Help People With Prosthetic Limbs

The wearable device collects troves of data.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild

A Popular App Has Been Stealing Everyone's Browser History

The rogue Mac app sent the stolen data to China.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Apple Headquarters in Cupertino, Calif. Apple Headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.

Apple Building Portal For Law Enforcement Data Requests

The company will also build a digital forensics training program.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild

FCC Prepares to Push Forward With Streamlining 5G Deployment

“My guess is they just ran out of time and patience for the process to play out,” said one local government advocate.

  • By Dave Nyczepir

The Online Gig Economy’s ‘Race to the Bottom’

When the whole world is fighting for the same jobs, what happens to workers?

  • By Alana Semuels, The Atlantic

What WhatsApp Users Need to Know about Google Drive Backups

There are some risks.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild

Need a Website Read Aloud? Google Go Has Your Back

Time to break out the headphones.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Zion National Park, near Springdale, Utah. Zion National Park, near Springdale, Utah.

How Mobile Data Could Help Manage the National Parks

The data could be used to create better park experiences despite overcrowding.

  • By Jack Corrigan

Facebook's VPN App Pulled From Apple Store For Privacy Violations

Onavo Protect can't protect you from Facebook.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild

Windows 95 Is Now an App You Can Download on Any Computer

The entire operating system file is only 129 MB.

  • By Mike Murphy, Quartz
This "Catstronaut" selfie was taken with NASA's new app. This "Catstronaut" selfie was taken with NASA's new app.

NASA App Lets You Explore the Stars Using VR

Space selfie time!

  • By Caitlin Fairchild

Everyone Worries They're On Their Phone Too Much, According to Pew Report

Technology addiction affects parents and teens alike.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild

Digital Wallets Could Become as Big a Selling Point for Phones as Cameras And Displays

Mobile wallets are catching on around the world.

  • By John Detrixhe, Quartz