Brian X. Chen
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Meta’s A.I. Assistant Is Fun to Use, but It Can’t Be Trusted
Despite Mark Zuckerberg’s hope for the chatbot to be the smartest, it struggles with facts, numbers and web search.
Switching From iPhone to Android Is Easy. It’s the Aftermath That Stings.
Even if you manage to ditch your iPhone, Apple’s hooks are still there.
Why Tech Companies Are Not Your Friends: Lessons From Roku
Roku recently changed its policy to make it even harder for customers to take legal action. It’s a reminder of how we need to protect...
How to Manage Streaming Subscriptions As Service Prices Rise
Canceling is simple. The tough part is remembering to do it.
Apple Kills Its Electric Car Project
The car, which Apple spent billions of dollars researching, had been intended as a rival to Tesla’s E.V.s, which include autonomous driving features.
Apple Vision Pro Review: First Headset Lacks Polish and Purpose
Billed as the future of computing, the $3,500 goggles can’t replace a laptop for work. At times, wearing them also made our columnist feel nauseated.
Apple’s Vision Pro Headset Costs Closer to $4,600 With Necessary Add-Ons
The new headset teaches a valuable lesson about the cost of tech products: The upsells and add-ons will get you.
Making VR Headsets Cool Won’t Be Easy, Even for Apple
Starting with Google Glass, all have been plagued with the same issues, even as Apple plunges into the market with its Vision Pro.
Apple Is Doing Its Part to End Green Bubble Shaming. It’s Our Turn.
While texting technology will soon get better, the “blue versus green bubble” disparity is far from over.
Google Says Switching Away From Its Search Engine Is Easy. It’s Not.
Google says a change takes just a few steps, but a panel of designers found otherwise. The issue is at the heart of a federal...