January 18, 2012
Use It Better: The Worst Tech Predictions of All Time
Plus, flawed forecasts about Apple's certain demise and the poor prognostication skills of Bill Gates
Stories by David Pogue
David Pogue is the anchor columnist for Yahoo Tech and host of several NOVA miniseries on PBS.
TechnologyJanuary 1, 2012
How Siri Makes Computers (and Coders) More Human
How much personality do we want from our gadgets?
TechnologyDecember 8, 2011
Use It Better: Four Augmented-Reality Apps That Don't Exist but Should
TechnologyDecember 1, 2011
How to See the Invisible
Augumented-reality apps uncover the hidden reality all around you
November 1, 2011
Use It Better: Secret Easter Eggs
The most elaborate Easter eggs of all time
TechnologyNovember 1, 2011
The Joke's on Your Computer: The Latest Humor Coded into Software
Programmers continue to plug humorous gems into everyday software
TechnologyOctober 1, 2011
Big Progress on the Little Things
Let's take a step back and praise three unsung trends in consumer electronics
September 27, 2011
Use It Better: The Worst Trends in Tech
Consumer technology doesn't always get better, faster and cheaper. Here are four bad moves that prove the future isn't always bright
TechnologySeptember 7, 2011
Use It Better: The Smart Ways to Pick Passwords
Four strategies for keeping your information safe
TechnologySeptember 1, 2011
Password Prevented, by David Pogue
In a world drowning in absurd security requirements, it's nice to see a few islands of reason
TechnologyAugust 1, 2011
The Perils of Copy Protection
Tech companies handcuff our files to protect against digital pirates. The strategy isn't just annoying for customers—it could be hurting sales
TechnologyJuly 26, 2011
Use it Better: How to Get Music Digitally
A few ways to enjoy your tunes in the digital age
TechnologyJuly 1, 2011
Why Gadgets Flop
A few lessons from the consumer electronics industry's most notorious failures
TechnologyJune 21, 2011
The Gadget Failure Hall of Fame
A few flops that should not be forgotten
The SciencesJune 1, 2011
Critical Mass: How to Maintain the Power of Online Reviews
The wisdom of crowds can be brilliant. It can also be corrupt
May 24, 2011
Use It Better: The Best Customer-Review Sites
Sure, you know Yelp and TripAdvisor, but what if you're looking for a guitar or a new doctor? A collection of less familiar user-review sites
TechnologyMay 1, 2011
Gadgets Are Garbage—So Here's How to Keep Them Out of the Landfill
Your brand-new device is about to be obsolete. Save it from the trash heap
April 22, 2011
Use It Better: How to Unload Your Old Gadgets
Places that will recycle your obsolete electronics—and they might even pay you for it
April 7, 2011
Use It Better: The Best Ways to Digitize Your Photos, Music and Home Videos
Do-it-yourself or send it out, here are some tips and recommendations to preserve your analog past
TechnologyApril 1, 2011
Seeing Forever: Storing Bits Isn't the Same as Preserving Them, by David Pogue
Digital photos and videos are great, but don't expect your grandkids to see them
TechnologyMarch 1, 2011
Gadget Politics: Why Tech Fans Share the Love and Hate
The truth behind what makes technology's true believers tick
February 17, 2011
4 Companies You Love to Hate: Apple, Microsoft, Google and Facebook
The reasons why, and some reasons why it might be worth cooling our collective jets about them
TechnologyFebruary 1, 2011
An Open Question: Is Open Source Better?
The success of Google's Android software doesn't prove that open is better
TechnologyJanuary 31, 2011
Use It Better: Cool Apps for Your Android or iPhone