New-gadget season is almost here, but our columnist has concluded, after testing hundreds of gizmos over the years, that it pays to wait. Source: NYT > Business – Brian X. Chen
Apple’s Watch Is Smarter, but My Casio Keeps Getting the Job Done
Casio’s basic watches have barely changed in decades, a rare achievement as planned obsolescence is elevated to a corporate art form, our columnist says. Source: NYT > Business – Jeff Sommer
Hi, Alexa. How Do I Stop You From Listening In On Me?
Humans help train artificial intelligence, so someone may be listening to what you tell Siri, Google Assistant or Alexa. Here’s what to do if you have a problem with that. Source: NYT > Business – Brian X. Chen
Russia Opens Antitrust Inquiry Into App Restriction at Apple
Russian officials are investigating Apple’s moves to remove parental control apps from its App Store shortly after it released a competing service. Source: NYT > Business – Jack Nicas
The Secret History of ‘Easter Eggs’
Yes, Google, Tesla, Amazon and others are still hiding quirky software surprises in their products, mostly to give you a chuckle. Source: NYT > Business – David Pogue
Apple Reports Declining Profits and Slowing Growth, Again
The Silicon Valley behemoth said that its revenue rose slightly in the most recent quarter, but profits still fell as iPhone sales continued to decline. Source: NYT > Business – Jack Nicas