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The 'Robot Phone' has an articulating gimbal arm with a camera at one end, and the whole thing is hidden behind a sliding glass panel on the back of the phone. When summoned, the arm brings the camera ...

Tech You Can Count On: The Most Reliable PC, Phone, and Tablet Brands for 2024 Survey data from thousands of PCMag readers reveals which tech companies make the most dependable devices you can buy.

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Here are some best practices for safeguarding sensitive personal data. By Brian X. Chen Brian X. Chen is the lead consumer technology writer for The New York Times and author of Tech Fix, a weekly ...

Kids today are growing up in a world where screens, apps and social platforms are part of everyday life. From homework to gaming to group chats, their digital lives can move faster than parents can ...