I Tested 13 Bidets. I’m a Convert.

The difference between a bidet and a washlet, and why you might love one, too.

What Not to Do on Your Work Computer

It’s best to assume your work computer is monitored and act accordingly. Here are some less obvious tasks you should be mindful of.

Who’s Hacking Your Spotify?

Spotify is bringing people together in an unusual way.

8 Ski Apps, Ready for Winter

There’s never been so much technology to help optimize your time on the mountains.

Stop! Don’t Charge Your Phone This Way

You might want to think twice before plugging in at an airport or on the train.

The Latest in Translation Devices

New devices are getting closer to replicating the Babel fish, which in the “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” sits in your ear and instantly translates any foreign language.

If You Want One of These Things, Wait Until Black Friday

Black Friday will throw a lot of deals your way. These are the ones that are actually worth your time and money.

Google to Buy Fitbit for $2.1 Billion

The deal represents an aggressive attempt by Google to bolster its lineup of hardware products.

A Greater Understanding of Race and Identity Through Tech

Podcasts featuring inmates. The evolution of social media. The writing of Stephen Hawking. All are routes to thinking about race and identity, says Lauretta Charlton, editor of Race/Related.

Tired, Hot or Hungry? We Found the Apps for You

The sharing economy has made it possible to be even more demanding, on demand. We tested apps for when you need a swim, a nap, a boat or a foodie experience.

Period-Tracking Apps Say You May Have a Disorder. What if They’re Wrong?

Apps like Flo and Clue are shifting from just tracking your health data to using it to make evaluations about your health risks. Their tools may not always be accurate.

In the Van With the ‘Juicers’ Who Round Up and Recharge Lime Scooters

Los Angeles streets are dotted with Skittles-colored scooters and e-bikes that have one thing in common: They’re electric, and they need juice.

16 Useful Gems in Apple’s New iOS 13

iOS 13, Apple’s new operating system for the iPhone, comes with tons of new tools under the hood. Here are some of the most helpful.

Getting the N.F.L.’s Big Picture Out of Any Screen

There are many websites and tech tools for covering football nationally, Ken Belson says. (The beat doesn’t hurt his fantasy team, either.)

Dash Cams That Can Back You Up in an Accident

After a car accident, a dash cam can be your most reliable — and, often, only — eyewitness to prove it wasn’t your fault. Here are the models we recommend.

The Week in Business: A Brexit Battering, and Mark Zuckerberg Plays Defense

Plus, the monthlong strike at General Motors may be over soon.

These Apps Are an Uber Driver’s Co-Pilot

Gridwise, Mystro and others help drivers predict where to get the best routes, and also manage the nitty-gritty for tax purposes.

Save Some Popcorn for the Deal-Making Behind TV

Media companies merged to take on tech, and tech giants are producing media. Edmund Lee, a media reporter, has his eyes on what comes next.

Meeting the ‘Mona Lisa’ for an Intimate (Virtual) Rendezvous

Visitors to the Louvre will experience Leonardo da Vinci’s world through a virtual-reality tour that brings them closer to the masterpiece than ever before.

The Reason Your Photos Are About to Get a Lot Better

Google’s Pixel 4 is the newest example of how computational photography is driving the future of phone cameras.