California Voters Can’t Take ‘Ballot Selfies’ This Election
Bummer, smartphone fans: Amid concerns over voting rights ahead of next week’s election, a judge just blocked one…
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The ‘Smartphone Only’ Problem
Internet access among Latinos in the United States has increased considerably over the past six years, but the…
How Our Smartphone Obsession Became the Norm
Getting lost in the glow of a smartphone screen has become a cultural certitude. By Jared Keller (Photo:…
What Happens When You Tell Siri You’re Depressed?
A look at whether smartphone assistants know to recognize and respond when their owners are in acute distress.
Is Humanity Endangered?
A species of animal is defined as much by its culture as by its genetics. By that criterion, humanity’s status is quite precarious.
The Future of Work: The Three Dimensions of Artificial Intelligence
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
Shelf Help: ‘Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age’
Our phones are hurting our ability to truly know one another and ourselves.
Anxiety Games: For When a Little Distraction Is Good—or Even Necessary
There’s a lot of comfort to be found in virtual worlds.
The Best Way to Reduce Your Smartphone’s Impact on the Environment
Buy fewer of them, and recycle when you upgrade.
‘Kiss Everybody’: Parents’ Voicemails Preserve Their Memory in Death
One reporter marvels over how the things he cherishes most about his parents aren’t those that he would have ever imagined.