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David Pogue

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David Pogue was the New York Times tech columnist for 13 years; he's also a "CBS Sunday Morning" correspondent, "NOVA" host, and author of 120 tech books.

What it's like to use Tesla's newest self-driving car technology

This week's free software update for Tesla cars with Enhanced Autopilot gives them the ability to drive autonomously on and off highway exit ramps, and to automatically pass slowpokes in front of you—two things cars have never done before.

5 years ago
James Patterson explains the 'really cool experiment' of publishing a novel on Facebook

James Patterson's newest novel, “The Chef,” attempts the most radical experiment yet: It’s told entirely through Facebook Messenger, one text at a time.

5 years ago

FB
As MoviePass struggles, Sinemia intends to thrive

MoviePass has had its problems, and another another startup, Sinemia, is trying to succeed where it failed.

5 years ago
Meet AmazonSmile, the company's charitable shadow clone site

Amazon's relatively hidden shadow site, smile.amazon.com, donates .5% of every purchase to a charity of your choice. So far, the donations total nearly $100 million. But is there a catch?

6 years ago

AMZN
Why you can't buy a Tesla in these states

Some states prohibit car makers from opening up dealerships.

6 years ago

TSLA
The little-known iPhone feature that lets blind people see with their fingers

David Pogue reviews an Phone feature called VoiceOver, which helps visually impaired people see the world.

6 years ago

AAPL
macOS Mojave: A sweet, small, surgical upgrade

Apple's 2018 upgrade to the Mac OS, called Mojave, is an exercise in tiny surgical upgrades. A few of them achieve tiny greatness.

6 years ago

AAPL
Three new iPhones reviewed: Faster, bigger, cheaper

David Pogue reviews Apple's two new flagship phones—the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max—and teaches you how to pronounce them ("ten-S" and "ten-S Max").

6 years ago

GOOG

GOOGL
iOS 12 for iPhone and iPad: 50 tweaks, 6 home runs

Apple's annual free upgrade to its iPhone/iPad operating system, iOS 12, is crammed with changes. Only a handful will improve your day—but at least it doesn't make anything worse.

6 years ago

GOOG

GOOGL
DJI's Mavic 2 drone can avoid obstacles in all directions

DJI's newest drones come in two flavors: One with a 2X zoom, and one with a huge one-inch camera sensor for much better low light and color. Are they worth the price hike?

6 years ago
New iPhones, new Galaxies: Who's the bigger copycat?

Apple and Samsung just introduced their new fall 2018 smartphones, and it's clearer than ever: all smartphones have pretty much the same features.

6 years ago

AAPL
Hands on with Apple's three new X-class iPhones

Apple unveiled three new iPhone models on Sept. 12. All of them are spinoffs of last year's iPhone X —f or iPhone fans, the tiny degrees of evolution are a blessing and a curse.

6 years ago

AAPL
Now I Get It: 5G cell networks

We’re hearing a lot about 5G lately — but that’s nothing compared to the bombardment of 5G marketing you’ll get in 2019.

6 years ago

QCOM
Exclusive: Fitbit's 150 billion hours of heart data reveal secrets about health

Fitibit's wristbands have collected 150 billion hours' worth of heart-rate data from people around the world. For the first time, the company offered a look inside that data, to see how lifestyle, location, age, and gender affects our health and longevity.

6 years ago

FIT
The rise of fake Amazon reviews — and how to spot them

More than ever, the customer reviews of Amazon products are fake; they're written for hire by sellers who are desperate to game the system and sell more products. But you can fight back; some telltale signs let you know that you're looking at a phony review.

6 years ago

AMZN
How Sonos plans to hold its own against Apple, Google, and Amazon

Sonos, maker of wireless, whole-house speaker systems, went public on Thursday. But can it hold its own against the rival products from Apple, Google, and Amazon? A Sonos executive responds.

6 years ago

FIT

ROKU
Exclusive: Inside Google Assistant's personality team

Ever wonder who writes Google Assistant's wisecracks, witticisms, and mini-games? Google offered our camera crew exclusive access to meet the comedians and writers behind Assistant's personality, and to sit in on a typical brainstorming meeting.

6 years ago

GOOG

GOOGL
Intel turns 50: How the chip behemoth got its start

50 years ago today, middle-aged engineers Bob Noyce and Gordon Moore (of Moore's Law fame) quit their jobs to found Intel. The company has had missteps and triumphs, but after half a century, it still embodies the culture and principles that Noyce and Moore established in 1968.

6 years ago

INTC
These gorgeous analog watches have a secret

Smartwatches and fitness bands are cool, but they're also ugly and battery-challenged. Why can't someone make a beautiful, classic, analog watch (with hands) that also incorporates notifications and fitness tracking? Somebody has. Four somebodies, in fact.

6 years ago

FIT

AAPL
Parrot's new Anafi drone can zoom in, look upward, and fly anywhere

The new Parrot Anafi is the first consumer drone whose camera can zoom in; can rotate to look upward; and offers 4K HDR (high-dynamic range) video.

6 years ago

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What it's like to use Tesla's newest self-driving car technology

James Patterson explains the 'really cool experiment' of publishing a novel on Facebook

As MoviePass struggles, Sinemia intends to thrive

Meet AmazonSmile, the company's charitable shadow clone site

Why you can't buy a Tesla in these states

The little-known iPhone feature that lets blind people see with their fingers

macOS Mojave: A sweet, small, surgical upgrade

Three new iPhones reviewed: Faster, bigger, cheaper

iOS 12 for iPhone and iPad: 50 tweaks, 6 home runs

DJI's Mavic 2 drone can avoid obstacles in all directions

New iPhones, new Galaxies: Who's the bigger copycat?

Hands on with Apple's three new X-class iPhones

Now I Get It: 5G cell networks

Exclusive: Fitbit's 150 billion hours of heart data reveal secrets about health

The rise of fake Amazon reviews — and how to spot them

How Sonos plans to hold its own against Apple, Google, and Amazon

Exclusive: Inside Google Assistant's personality team

Intel turns 50: How the chip behemoth got its start

These gorgeous analog watches have a secret

Parrot's new Anafi drone can zoom in, look upward, and fly anywhere