The New York Times - Personal Tech

1. 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.

2. Everything You Need to Know About Smartphone Backups

   It doesn’t take a lot of work to keep copies of your phone’s photos, videos and other files stashed securely in case of an emergency.

3. Humane’s AI Pin Wants to Free You From Your Phone

   The $700 Ai Pin, funded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Microsoft, can be helpful — until it struggles with tasks like doing math and crafting sandwich recipes.

4. 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.

5. Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Use AI to See, Hear and Speak. What Are They Like?

   What happens when a columnist and a reporter use A.I. glasses to scan groceries, monuments and zoo animals? Hilarity, wonder and lots of mistakes ensued.

6. 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 ourselves.

7. Quick Tips to Save Time on the Telephone

   The latest smartphone software includes tools to help you more easily connect with the people you want to contact — and avoid those you don’t.

8. The Youths Have Spoken: Wallets Are Uncool. Go Digital.

   A wallet-free lifestyle relying on your phone is attainable, but it requires preparation and some compromise.

9. How to Manage Streaming Subscriptions As Service Prices Rise

   Canceling is simple. The tough part is remembering to do it.

10. How to Make Your Digital Smartphone Photos Look Old

    Retro-photography apps that mimic the appearance of analog film formats make your digital files seem like they’re from another era.