ElectronicsJuly 1, 2016
The Good, the Bad and the Weirdest “Internet of Things” Things
Why haven't all of our objects gone wireless? Because nobody's buying this stuff
Stories by David Pogue
David Pogue is the anchor columnist for Yahoo Tech and host of several NOVA miniseries on PBS.
ElectronicsJuly 1, 2016
The “Internet of Things” Needs a Fix
The Internet of Things will remain a cumbersome wireless landscape until it finds a way to connect to us
AutomobilesJune 1, 2016
Will Robo-Ubers Kill Car Ownership?
When self-driving cars can take us anywhere, anytime, garages will empty—and commuting will be transformed
AutomobilesJune 1, 2016
Semiautonomous Cars Are Here—but How Well Do They Perform?
Many self-driving features are already among us. But don't count on giving up all control just yet
CultureMay 1, 2016
The First Wave of VR Movies, Reviewed
How do four of the first major virtual reality forays into film stack up? David Pogue reports back
ElectronicsMay 1, 2016
Are Touch Screens Ruining Our Children?
Are mobile devices ruining today's children? Science weighs in
CultureMay 1, 2016
Why VR Will Not Replace Movies
Despite the rush to virtual reality, the medium faces major challenges when it comes to filmmaking
ComputingApril 1, 2016
It's the Designers' Fault, Not Yours
Tech doesn't have to be confusing. Some simple changes could make digital media easier to use
TechnologyApril 1, 2016
5 of the Worst User-Interface Disasters
Why your intelligence has nothing to do with using technology
TechnologyMarch 1, 2016
USB-C Users Guide
A quick FAQ as tech companies adopt the first universal cable
TechnologyMarch 1, 2016
Meet the World's First Truly Universal Cable
There’s a new USB. Its mission: to kill proprietary plugs
PolicyFebruary 1, 2016
The Challenges of Digital Voting
Information security expert Avi Rubin explains why we won't be voting on our smartphones anytime soon
PolicyFebruary 1, 2016
When Will We Be Able to Vote Online?
Other countries are bringing the democratic process to the digital age—but challenges remain
TechnologyJanuary 1, 2016
How to Save the Internet from Ads--and Ad Blockers
New services already let you pay to skip ads, but do we really want to turn the Web into a vending machine?
TechnologyJanuary 1, 2016
How to End Online Ads Forever
We could easily go ad-free—if we put our money where our mouse is
TechnologyDecember 1, 2015
Navigate the Jungle of Tech Ecosystems
How Apple, Google and Microsoft are racing to control your digital life—from phone to home-automation system
TechnologyDecember 1, 2015
What the Tech Companies Want You to Buy--beyond Phones
Apple, Google and others are creating whole ecosystems of products. Here is a full rundown
TechnologyNovember 1, 2015
Why Car Hacking Is Nearly Impossible
Despite recent claims, your car is not about to get crashed by hackers
TechnologyOctober 1, 2015
Max Tegmark on the Threat of a Robot Takeover
What the co-founder of the Future of Life Institute thinks about the rise of AI
TechnologyOctober 1, 2015
Do We Need to Prepare for the Robot Uprising?
Some of the brightest minds in science and tech think we need a plan to keep humans safe from supersmart machines
TechnologySeptember 1, 2015
10 Siri Hacks to Streamline Your Life
Voice assistants can do more than take dictations. Here’s how to put them to work for you
TechnologySeptember 1, 2015
Move Over, Siri The Next Generation of Virtual Assistants Is Almost Here
Are you ready for supersmart AI to make your decisions for you?
The SciencesAugust 1, 2015
Are Touch Screens Ruining Our Children?
The latest science weighs in
TechnologyJuly 1, 2015
Will iPhones Change Medicine--by Turning Us All into Subjects?
New software allows researchers to finally capture the powerful health data generated by our smartphones