David Pogue

Tech Critic

David Pogue was the New York Times tech columnist for 13 years; he's also a "CBS Sunday Morning" correspondent, "NOVA" host, and author of 120 tech books.

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What it's like to use Tesla's newest self-driving car technology
This week's free software update for Tesla cars with Enhanced Autopilot gives them the ability to drive autonomously on and off highway exit ramps, and to automatically pass slowpokes in front of you—two things cars have never done before.
6 years ago
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James Patterson explains the 'really cool experiment' of publishing a novel on Facebook
James Patterson's newest novel, “The Chef,” attempts the most radical experiment yet: It’s told entirely through Facebook Messenger, one text at a time.
6 years ago
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As MoviePass struggles, Sinemia intends to thrive
MoviePass has had its problems, and another another startup, Sinemia, is trying to succeed where it failed.
6 years ago
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Meet AmazonSmile, the company's charitable shadow clone site
Amazon's relatively hidden shadow site, smile.amazon.com, donates .5% of every purchase to a charity of your choice. So far, the donations total nearly $100 million. But is there a catch?
6 years ago
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Why you can't buy a Tesla in these states
Some states prohibit car makers from opening up dealerships.
6 years ago
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The little-known iPhone feature that lets blind people see with their fingers
David Pogue reviews an Phone feature called VoiceOver, which helps visually impaired people see the world.
6 years ago
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macOS Mojave: A sweet, small, surgical upgrade
Apple's 2018 upgrade to the Mac OS, called Mojave, is an exercise in tiny surgical upgrades. A few of them achieve tiny greatness.
6 years ago
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Three new iPhones reviewed: Faster, bigger, cheaper
David Pogue reviews Apple's two new flagship phones—the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max—and teaches you how to pronounce them ("ten-S" and "ten-S Max").
6 years ago
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iOS 12 for iPhone and iPad: 50 tweaks, 6 home runs
Apple's annual free upgrade to its iPhone/iPad operating system, iOS 12, is crammed with changes. Only a handful will improve your day—but at least it doesn't make anything worse.
6 years ago
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DJI's Mavic 2 drone can avoid obstacles in all directions
DJI's newest drones come in two flavors: One with a 2X zoom, and one with a huge one-inch camera sensor for much better low light and color. Are they worth the price hike?
6 years ago
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New iPhones, new Galaxies: Who's the bigger copycat?
Apple and Samsung just introduced their new fall 2018 smartphones, and it's clearer than ever: all smartphones have pretty much the same features.
6 years ago
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Hands on with Apple's three new X-class iPhones
Apple unveiled three new iPhone models on Sept. 12. All of them are spinoffs of last year's iPhone X —f or iPhone fans, the tiny degrees of evolution are a blessing and a curse.
6 years ago
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Now I Get It: 5G cell networks
We’re hearing a lot about 5G lately — but that’s nothing compared to the bombardment of 5G marketing you’ll get in 2019.
6 years ago
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Exclusive: Fitbit's 150 billion hours of heart data reveal secrets about health
Fitibit's wristbands have collected 150 billion hours' worth of heart-rate data from people around the world. For the first time, the company offered a look inside that data, to see how lifestyle, location, age, and gender affects our health and longevity.
6 years ago
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The rise of fake Amazon reviews — and how to spot them
More than ever, the customer reviews of Amazon products are fake; they're written for hire by sellers who are desperate to game the system and sell more products. But you can fight back; some telltale signs let you know that you're looking at a phony review.
6 years ago
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How Sonos plans to hold its own against Apple, Google, and Amazon
Sonos, maker of wireless, whole-house speaker systems, went public on Thursday. But can it hold its own against the rival products from Apple, Google, and Amazon? A Sonos executive responds.
6 years ago
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Exclusive: Inside Google Assistant's personality team
Ever wonder who writes Google Assistant's wisecracks, witticisms, and mini-games? Google offered our camera crew exclusive access to meet the comedians and writers behind Assistant's personality, and to sit in on a typical brainstorming meeting.
6 years ago
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Intel turns 50: How the chip behemoth got its start
50 years ago today, middle-aged engineers Bob Noyce and Gordon Moore (of Moore's Law fame) quit their jobs to found Intel. The company has had missteps and triumphs, but after half a century, it still embodies the culture and principles that Noyce and Moore established in 1968.
6 years ago
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These gorgeous analog watches have a secret
Smartwatches and fitness bands are cool, but they're also ugly and battery-challenged. Why can't someone make a beautiful, classic, analog watch (with hands) that also incorporates notifications and fitness tracking? Somebody has. Four somebodies, in fact.
6 years ago
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Parrot's new Anafi drone can zoom in, look upward, and fly anywhere
The new Parrot Anafi is the first consumer drone whose camera can zoom in; can rotate to look upward; and offers 4K HDR (high-dynamic range) video.
6 years ago