Tatum HunterTatum Hunter writes about personal technology and its impact on our wallets, brains and environment. She joined The Washington Post from Built In, where she covered software and the tech workforce.https://www.washingtonpost.comMon, 22 Jan 2024 10:20:44 +00001hourly1Texting do’s and don’t’s for 2024https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/texting-etiquette-101-rules/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/texting-etiquette-101-rules/Tatum HunterFri, 19 Jan 2024 20:55:41 +0000The unspoken texting rules you should know from response time to group chat etiquette. Instagram’s new teen safety features still fall short, critics sayhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/01/10/instagram-teen-safety-changes-congress/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/01/10/instagram-teen-safety-changes-congress/Tatum HunterWed, 10 Jan 2024 21:21:57 +0000Instagram will further limit what teens can see on the app by hiding ‘sensitive content’ even if it’s posted by friends. On the tech days of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Legacy contactshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/12/22/choose-legacy-contacts/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/12/22/choose-legacy-contacts/Tatum HunterFri, 22 Dec 2023 11:00:55 +0000Setting up legacy contacts to take over accounts after the owner dies is an essential part of modern estate planning.In nursing homes, VR is a hit. Is that a good thing?https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/12/21/virtual-reality-eldercare-benefits-loneliness/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/12/21/virtual-reality-eldercare-benefits-loneliness/Tatum HunterThu, 21 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000VR programs are popping up in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities across the country, with claims the tech helps with mood, memory loss and loneliness. We spent a year talking to lonely people. Here’s what we learned.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/12/19/social-media-loneliness/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/12/19/social-media-loneliness/Tatum HunterTue, 19 Dec 2023 17:30:00 +0000We spent 2023 asking psychology experts, tech companies and users: What’s the relationship between tech use, especially social media, and loneliness? For the lonely, tech offers friendship – at a pricehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2023/loneliness-causes-social-media/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2023/loneliness-causes-social-media/Tatum HunterMon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00:57 +0000The messages we get about tech and loneliness are more garbled than ever. Whether social media is a highway to connection or a harmful distraction depends on who’s talking.TikTok’s ‘aging’ filters bring us face-to-face with mortality https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/12/06/tiktok-time-travel-aging-filter/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/12/06/tiktok-time-travel-aging-filter/Tatum HunterWed, 06 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000TikTok filters such as “time travel” and “aged” are bringing us face-to-face with our future selves. Here’s how to use the effects and how people are reacting.The new dating app etiquettehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/11/27/dating-app-etiquette/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/11/27/dating-app-etiquette/Tatum HunterMon, 27 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000Want to snag a partner? Treat them kindly right from the start. Who is Emmett Shear, the new CEO of OpenAI?https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/11/20/emmett-shear-openai-ceo/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/11/20/emmett-shear-openai-ceo/Chris Velazco, Tatum HunterMon, 20 Nov 2023 22:26:07 +0000The former head of Twitch, a popular streaming platform, hasn’t led an artificial intelligence firm, and now he’s tasked with stabilizing a prominent one.Chatbots are so gullible, they’ll take directions from hackershttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/11/02/prompt-injection-ai-chatbot-vulnerability-jailbreak/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/11/02/prompt-injection-ai-chatbot-vulnerability-jailbreak/Tatum HunterThu, 02 Nov 2023 19:13:46 +0000“Prompt injection” is a major risk to large language models and the chatbots they power. Here’s how the attack works, examples and potential fallout.Google just changed how you log in to your accounthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/10/18/passkeys-explained-google/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/10/18/passkeys-explained-google/Tatum HunterWed, 18 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000Google made passkeys the default log-in option. Here’s how passkeys work, how to set them up and why they’re safer than passwords. Worried about the 23andMe hack? Here’s what you can do.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/10/12/23andme-hack-data-breach/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/10/12/23andme-hack-data-breach/Tatum HunterFri, 13 Oct 2023 19:18:34 +0000A hacker offered to sell information on 23andme’s millions of users, calling out Jewish people specifically. Here’s how to ask the company to delete your data. Got an idea for protecting kids online? You can now take actionhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/09/28/ntia-public-comment-social-media-teens/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/09/28/ntia-public-comment-social-media-teens/Tatum HunterSun, 01 Oct 2023 19:53:37 +0000A Department of Commerce agency is asking parents, educators and others to write in about risks to kids online and how to best protect them. Should women use beauty filters online? We all have opinions.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/09/20/beauty-filter-criticism-benefits-tiktok/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/09/20/beauty-filter-criticism-benefits-tiktok/Tatum HunterWed, 20 Sep 2023 10:00:16 +0000Beauty filters on Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok are getting better. Critics are quick to point out their risks — but what do people gain from their use? The abortion bot will see you now https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/09/15/abortion-chatbot/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/09/15/abortion-chatbot/Tatum HunterFri, 15 Sep 2023 18:02:02 +0000An abortion bot from abortion access organizations including Planned Parenthood is rolling out — even in states with abortion bans — to help people find care.Apple event 2023 highlights: iPhone 15, Pro features and Apple Watch 9 announcedhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/09/12/apple-event-live-iphone-watch/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/09/12/apple-event-live-iphone-watch/Chris Velazco, Shira Ovide, Trisha Thadani, Heather Kelly, Tatum HunterTue, 12 Sep 2023 20:52:45 +0000Apple’s 2023 event showcased the new iPhone 15, Pro and its colors alongside the new Apple Watch series 9. I’ll be honest: The thought of my phone camera’s resolution getting even higher makes my cortisol...https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comTatum HunterTue, 12 Sep 2023 18:08:45 +0000As Janelle Monáe once said, pink is my favorite part. The iPhone 15 will come in...https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comTatum HunterTue, 12 Sep 2023 17:47:46 +0000Tim Cook’s scene-stealing moment with Octavia Spencer in Apple’s sustainability sketch might not have been the...https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comTatum HunterTue, 12 Sep 2023 17:41:02 +0000The new Apple Watch Series 9 won’t just help you find your misplaced iPhone, Apple says....https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comTatum HunterTue, 12 Sep 2023 17:38:40 +0000The nonstop podcast listeners are on to somethinghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/08/28/podcasts-listening-constant-background-neurological-effects/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/08/28/podcasts-listening-constant-background-neurological-effects/Tatum HunterTue, 29 Aug 2023 16:03:33 +0000Some people leave podcasts or shows running while they eat, sleep and work. Nonstop listeners say the habit is helpful, but is it bad for our brains? TikTok Shop is a dream for creators. It’s putting shoppers at risk.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/08/16/tiktok-shop-safe/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/08/16/tiktok-shop-safe/Tatum Hunter, Heather KellyWed, 16 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000Sellers say TikTok Shop is a dream come true. Customers say it's a mixed bag. Here's how it works — and how to spot scams and dangerous products. Online book clubs are exploding. Let’s find the right one for you.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/31/book-club-online-in-person/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/31/book-club-online-in-person/Tatum HunterMon, 31 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000From Goodreads to TikTok, online communities of readers make joining a book club — on the internet or in person — easier than ever. Clear vs. TSA PreCheck: What’s better for price and privacy?https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/20/clear-tsa-precheck-cost-privacy-airport-security/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/20/clear-tsa-precheck-cost-privacy-airport-security/Tatum HunterThu, 27 Jul 2023 19:17:25 +0000Here's how ClearPlus and TSA PreCheck stack up for price, privacy and saving time at the airport. The best air quality apps to check conditions near youhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/07/best-air-quality-apps-wildfire-smoke/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/07/best-air-quality-apps-wildfire-smoke/Tatum HunterTue, 18 Jul 2023 19:09:22 +0000Low air quality amid wildfires makes it unsafe to go outside in some parts of the Eastern U.S. and Midwest, but weather apps can help you check your risk. People are paying to break printers with sledgehammers in smash roomshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/10/rage-room-printers-recycle-environment-health/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/10/rage-room-printers-recycle-environment-health/Tatum HunterMon, 10 Jul 2023 18:37:50 +0000Americans hate printers so much we're paying money to destroy them in smash rooms. It's good for our emotions, but bad for human health and the environment. Your printing service might read your documents. Here’s what to know.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/10/printing-privacy-security-printed-documents/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/10/printing-privacy-security-printed-documents/Tatum HunterMon, 10 Jul 2023 18:36:54 +0000Some printers and printing services are snooping on your documents. Here's a quick guide to printer privacy for people in a rush.Loneliness is taking friend-making apps mainstreamhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/03/adult-friendship-online-bumble-meetup/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/03/adult-friendship-online-bumble-meetup/Tatum HunterMon, 03 Jul 2023 19:33:39 +0000Post-pandemic loneliness is driving young adults to seek friends more intentionally. Meeting friends online is normal. Here’s how to do it.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/03/adult-friends-meet-people-online-bumble-meetup/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/03/adult-friends-meet-people-online-bumble-meetup/Tatum HunterMon, 03 Jul 2023 16:24:42 +0000Post-pandemic loneliness is driving young adults to turn to the internet to find real-life friends, rather than to rely on circumstance.Meta launches parental controls for Messenger. Here’s how to use them.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/27/meta-messenger-parental-controls-facebook-instagram/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/27/meta-messenger-parental-controls-facebook-instagram/Tatum HunterTue, 27 Jun 2023 17:30:33 +0000As government scrutiny heats up, Meta is rolling out more child-safety features, including parental controls for Messenger and anti-harassment tools on Instagram.Love plants? Want to stop killing them? Try these garden apps and gadgets.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/15/smart-plant-tech/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/15/smart-plant-tech/Tatum HunterThu, 15 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000Plant people take their hobby seriously. That's why the green thumbs in your life need all the best new tech for keeping plants happy, healthy and gorgeous. WWDC highlights: Apple reveals new MacBook, Vision Pro and more https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/05/wwdc-2023-apple-event-announcements/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/05/wwdc-2023-apple-event-announcements/Chris Velazco, Geoffrey A. Fowler, Heather Kelly, Tatum HunterMon, 05 Jun 2023 20:50:44 +0000The company is gambling on the future of computing at its annual software showcase.On TikTok, women get real about the pitfalls of motherhoodhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/05/31/tiktok-parenting-loneliness/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/05/31/tiktok-parenting-loneliness/Tatum HunterThu, 01 Jun 2023 01:51:29 +0000On TikTok, users are discussing the mental health risks of motherhood more candidly than ever, as the specter of loneliness hangs over parents and child-free people alike. Fertility app Premom settles with FTC over risky data sharinghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/05/17/premom-settlement-fertility-tracker-data-sharing/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/05/17/premom-settlement-fertility-tracker-data-sharing/Tatum HunterWed, 17 May 2023 20:26:27 +0000The settlement with Premom comes in a string of federal actions involving digital health companies, including GoodRX and BetterHelp, which could mark shifting tides for an industry that until now has seen little oversight. Technology’s role in the ‘loneliness epidemic’https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/11/technology-loneliness-role/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/11/technology-loneliness-role/Tatum HunterMon, 15 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000The Washington Post asked people of all ages to share their experiences with loneliness and the role technology has played. Are tech companies helping the lonely or taking advantage of them? Join us as we tell their stories.The ultimate guide to managing your passwordshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/05/04/passwords-tips-privacy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/05/04/passwords-tips-privacy/Tatum HunterThu, 04 May 2023 11:00:49 +0000Celebrate World Password Day by making sure your online accounts are as safe as can be, starting with good password hygiene and two-factor authentication. We asked to see people’s phone screens. How they organize will inspire you.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/05/03/organize-phone-home-screen/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/05/03/organize-phone-home-screen/Tatum HunterWed, 03 May 2023 19:24:15 +0000How to organize and customize your home screen on iPhone or Android phonesWhy you shouldn’t tell ChatGPT your secretshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/27/chatgpt-messages-privacy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/27/chatgpt-messages-privacy/Tatum HunterThu, 27 Apr 2023 18:25:46 +0000AI search chatbots such as ChatGPT, Bing and Bard repeat the privacy mistakes of their predecessors — and create some new ones.WhatsApp just added this long-requested featurehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/25/whatsapp-multiple-phones/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/25/whatsapp-multiple-phones/Tatum HunterTue, 25 Apr 2023 18:23:11 +0000The long-requested feature will make life easier for business owners and people with corporate cellphones.Quiz: Do your social media habits need a reset?https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2023/social-media-relationship-quiz/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2023/social-media-relationship-quiz/Tatum HunterTue, 11 Apr 2023 10:00:10 +0000Here are eight questions to help you assess whether your social media habits are building you up or tearing you down. They left social media for good. Are they happier?https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/11/social-media-quit-loneliness/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/11/social-media-quit-loneliness/Tatum HunterTue, 11 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000Meet the social media unpluggers and why they decided to quit. 3 things everyone’s getting wrong about AIhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/22/ai-red-flags-misinformation/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/22/ai-red-flags-misinformation/Tatum HunterThu, 30 Mar 2023 11:27:36 +0000As AI tools spread, people are struggling to separate fact from fiction.Now you can ‘buy now, pay later’ with Apple Wallethttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/28/apple-buy-now-pay-later/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/28/apple-buy-now-pay-later/Tatum Hunter, Chris VelazcoTue, 28 Mar 2023 19:53:08 +0000iPhone users can request loans from Apple to "buy now, pay later" and repay in four installments over six weeks with no interest.Schrier blames screen time for teen addiction and parent frustrationhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comTatum HunterThu, 23 Mar 2023 18:00:04 +0000Understanding the mysterious TikTok algorithmhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comTatum HunterThu, 23 Mar 2023 16:13:37 +0000Congress’s TikTok criticisms also apply to Instagram, YouTubehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comTatum HunterThu, 23 Mar 2023 15:19:18 +0000Workout content is taking over social media. Here’s how to banish it.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/15/fitness-diet-content-filter-instagram-tiktok/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/15/fitness-diet-content-filter-instagram-tiktok/Tatum HunterWed, 15 Mar 2023 11:00:10 +0000Fitness inspiration is everywhere. Here's how to see less of it if it's negatively impacting your body image, eating habits or social media use.What’s a scanner? Gen Z is discovering workplace tech.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/08/office-tech-young-old/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/08/office-tech-young-old/Tatum HunterWed, 08 Mar 2023 12:00:49 +0000Some office gadgets are cutting edge, while others are decades old. Understanding it all is too much to ask.TikTok loves Gen Z’s true confessions. Colleges and employers, not so much.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/16/digital-footprints-tiktok/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/16/digital-footprints-tiktok/Tatum HunterFri, 17 Feb 2023 17:20:52 +0000Generation Z grew up online. Their ‘digital footprints’ on apps such as TikTok may haunt them. AI porn is easy to make now. For women, that’s a nightmare. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/13/ai-porn-deepfakes-women-consent/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/13/ai-porn-deepfakes-women-consent/Tatum HunterMon, 13 Feb 2023 11:00:37 +0000Deepfakes, OnlyFans, revenge porn: The internet is weighing the costs of accessible AI imaging. These companies will pay you for your data. Is it a good deal?https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/06/consumers-paid-money-data/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/06/consumers-paid-money-data/Tatum HunterMon, 06 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000Public sector “data dividends” never took off. Now private companies are paying for data — on their own terms. ChatGPT could make life easier. Here’s when it’s worth it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/01/18/chatgpt-personal-use/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/01/18/chatgpt-personal-use/Tatum HunterThu, 19 Jan 2023 19:04:41 +0000The groundbreaking AI chat bot from OpenAI comes with ethical snares — even for people at home.Safety advocates see red flags galore with new tech at CES showhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/01/08/ces-worst-products-safety-privacy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/01/08/ces-worst-products-safety-privacy/Tatum HunterTue, 10 Jan 2023 19:20:26 +0000CES brings a flood of new products for consumers — often with little vetting from their makers.The best (and strangest) tech we found at CES 2023https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/01/04/ces-2023/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/01/04/ces-2023/Chris Velazco, Tatum HunterSat, 07 Jan 2023 02:31:22 +0000CES — one of the world's biggest tech events — is a kaleidoscope of the new and the strange. Here are the most interesting things we found there.Meet this year’s most intriguing CES attendees: Robotshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/photography/interactive/2023/ces-2023-robots/https://www.washingtonpost.com/photography/interactive/2023/ces-2023-robots/Chris Velazco, Tatum HunterSat, 07 Jan 2023 00:22:12 +0000Every year at CES, companies insist we need more robots in our lives. Here are a handful we met on the show floor.The tech trends to watch for in 2023https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/01/03/personal-tech-trends-2023/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/01/03/personal-tech-trends-2023/Chris Velazco, Tatum HunterWed, 04 Jan 2023 17:33:32 +0000More metaverse hype. Shifts in streaming media. Maybe even more robots. These are the tech trends you may celebrate — or stomach — in 2023.Want to drink less in 2023? These habit-tracking apps can help.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/12/21/habit-tracking-apps-privacy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/12/21/habit-tracking-apps-privacy/Tatum HunterWed, 21 Dec 2022 12:00:30 +0000Help Desk examined 11 popular habit tracking and sobriety apps for cost, privacy and how easy they are to use.How to watch the Men’s World Cup on a budgethttps://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11/16/how-to-watch-world-cup/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11/16/how-to-watch-world-cup/Tatum HunterThu, 15 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000Here's how to watch or stream the 2022 World Cup — even if you don't have cable.AI selfies — and their critics — are taking the internet by stormhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/12/08/lensa-ai-portraits/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/12/08/lensa-ai-portraits/Tatum HunterThu, 08 Dec 2022 11:00:23 +0000How to create your own and what to know about the Lensa app before you download.The long, lonely wait to recover a hacked Facebook accounthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/11/21/hacked-facebook-account/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/11/21/hacked-facebook-account/Tatum HunterMon, 21 Nov 2022 17:00:25 +0000Victims said customer support does next to nothing as users lose time and money.Angry Taylor Swift fans rail about Ticketmaster glitcheshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/11/15/taylor-swift-ticketmaster/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/11/15/taylor-swift-ticketmaster/Tatum HunterTue, 15 Nov 2022 22:10:30 +0000Ticketmaster blames "unprecedented" demand for glitches and delays that prevented many Taylor Swift fans from securing tickets to her upcoming "Eras" tour.That customer service number? It could be a scam.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/28/scam-customer-service-phone-number/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/28/scam-customer-service-phone-number/Tatum HunterFri, 28 Oct 2022 11:00:19 +0000Before you call a customer service number -- especially one connected to a payment app like PayPal -- take these steps to make sure you're not talking to a fraudster. Uber will show ads now. But don’t count on a lower fare.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/26/uber-ads/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/26/uber-ads/Tatum HunterWed, 26 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000Uber is launching a dedicated advertising division to start making money from its large collection of customer data, including trip and purchase histories.Scam apartment listings are everywhere. Here’s how to spot them.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/25/avoid-apartment-rental-scams/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/25/avoid-apartment-rental-scams/Tatum HunterTue, 25 Oct 2022 11:00:41 +0000Scam listings show up on Zillow, Apartments.com, Craigslist and other listing sites. Here are the signs of a rental scam to watch out for.Android privacy settings to change nowhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/11/29/android-privacy-settings/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/11/29/android-privacy-settings/Chris Velazco, Tatum HunterMon, 17 Oct 2022 13:04:40 +0000What makes an Android smartphone or tablet truly yours is the apps you use on it, but it’s common for us to install apps without thinking about what we have access to.How to vet mental health advice on TikTok and Instagramhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/03/tiktok-instagram-mental-health/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/03/tiktok-instagram-mental-health/Tatum HunterMon, 03 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000Not all information about mental health on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube is helpful and true. Here are six questions to ask as you scroll.How to scrub your phone number and address from Google searchhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/29/remove-google-search-results/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/29/remove-google-search-results/Tatum HunterThu, 29 Sep 2022 11:00:07 +0000Here's how to remove your phone number, physical address and email address from Google search results. You probably don’t need to worry about public WiFi anymorehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/26/public-wifi-privacy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/26/public-wifi-privacy/Tatum HunterMon, 26 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000For anyone who travels or works remotely, public WiFi is part of life. Is that bad for privacy and security? Yes, AirPods can double as hearing aids. Here’s how.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/23/earbuds-otc-hearing-aids/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/23/earbuds-otc-hearing-aids/Tatum HunterFri, 23 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000Here are the best headphone and earbud options for people with hearing loss. Health apps share your concerns with advertisers. HIPAA can’t stop it.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/22/health-apps-privacy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/22/health-apps-privacy/Tatum Hunter, Jeremy MerrillThu, 22 Sep 2022 14:26:16 +0000From ‘depression’ to ‘HIV,’ we found popular health apps sharing potential health concerns and user identifiers with dozens of ad companies.How to prevent customs agents from copying your phone’s contenthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/18/phone-data-privacy-customs/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/18/phone-data-privacy-customs/Tatum HunterSun, 18 Sep 2022 20:04:43 +0000Not keen on potentially opening your contacts, call logs and messages to government-employed strangers? Here’s how to protect your digital privacy at Customs. What TikTok and Facebook may track with their in-app browsershttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/13/facebook-instagram-data-privacy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/13/facebook-instagram-data-privacy/Tatum HunterTue, 13 Sep 2022 11:00:35 +0000Meta and TikTok are spinning up ‘custom browsers' equipped with potential key loggers, a researcher warns. Here's how concerned to be and what you can do to keep your data safe. A satellite-connected iPhone 14, rugged Apple Watch and AirPodshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/07/iphone-14-release-apple-event/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/07/iphone-14-release-apple-event/Chris Velazco, Tatum Hunter, Geoffrey A. Fowler, Heather KellyWed, 07 Sep 2022 23:17:56 +0000All you need to know about Apple’s latest product announcements including iPhones, Apple Watches and AirPods. Online creators are de facto therapists for millions. It’s complicated.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/08/29/mental-health-tiktok-instagram/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/08/29/mental-health-tiktok-instagram/Tatum HunterMon, 29 Aug 2022 16:29:05 +0000Faced with explosive demand and few safeguards, mental-health content creators are defining their own ethics.Gmail is getting (another) redesign. Here’s how to find what you need.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/08/16/gmail-redesign/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/08/16/gmail-redesign/Tatum HunterTue, 16 Aug 2022 11:00:37 +0000Google says it wants to make it simpler to access different apps — like Chat, Spaces and Meet — from your Gmail inbox.From W-2s to nudes, here’s how to hide sensitive photoshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/08/15/private-photo-albums/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/08/15/private-photo-albums/Tatum HunterMon, 15 Aug 2022 11:00:23 +0000Not every photo is for public consumption. Here's how to hide images on iPhone, Samsung and Google Photos.Seeking an abortion? Here’s how to avoid leaving a digital trail.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/26/abortion-online-privacy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/26/abortion-online-privacy/Heather Kelly, Tatum Hunter, Danielle AbrilFri, 12 Aug 2022 19:08:38 +0000Simple privacy precautions anyone can take when researching or arranging an abortion in the United States.Married and on your parents’ cell plans https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/08/08/combine-phone-plan-online-accounts/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/08/08/combine-phone-plan-online-accounts/Tatum HunterMon, 08 Aug 2022 11:00:07 +0000Newlyweds used to worry about combining finances. Now it’s cell plans, passwords and Spotify. Here's what to consider going in.Cell carrier privacy settings to change nowhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/08/01/cell-carrier-privacy-settings/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/08/01/cell-carrier-privacy-settings/Tatum HunterMon, 01 Aug 2022 13:28:56 +0000Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile can use your web history and app use to help advertisers target you. Here's how to say "no." Toddlers and technology: What every parent should decide earlyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/07/29/toddlers-technology/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/07/29/toddlers-technology/Tatum HunterFri, 29 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000It is never too early to start figuring out the right technology approach for your family.Uber wants your grocery business. It has some hurdles.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/07/21/uber-grocery-delivery/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/07/21/uber-grocery-delivery/Tatum HunterThu, 21 Jul 2022 20:20:58 +0000Uber said that starting now, its formerly “far from perfect” grocery product will come with a suite of new features, including shopping when stores are closed, live order-tracking and real-time substitutions.How to fix your ‘trash’ Instagram feed — at least temporarily https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/07/18/turn-off-suggested-posts-instagram/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/07/18/turn-off-suggested-posts-instagram/Tatum HunterMon, 18 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000Instagram is showing more ads and recommended content than ever, users report — and the perceived quality of suggested posts took a nosedive. Here's how to snooze annoying posts and nudge your algorithm in the right direction.As a teen, I parted with my baby, but adoption wasn’t the end of my storyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2022/07/01/teen-pregnancy-adoption-abortion/https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2022/07/01/teen-pregnancy-adoption-abortion/Tatum HunterSat, 02 Jul 2022 00:08:41 +0000Birthmothers and their trauma are too often left out of the abortion debate.How to skim a privacy policy to spot red flagshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/07/01/how-to-read-privacy-policies/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/07/01/how-to-read-privacy-policies/Tatum HunterFri, 01 Jul 2022 11:00:42 +0000Here are some tips you need for the most important points.Planned Parenthood suspends marketing trackers on abortion search pageshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/30/planned-parenthood-privacy-data/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/30/planned-parenthood-privacy-data/Tatum HunterThu, 30 Jun 2022 17:57:56 +0000Planned Parenthood says it's removing some trackers and reevaluating its data-sharing with companies including Google and Facebook.You scheduled an abortion. Planned Parenthood’s website could tell Facebook.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/29/planned-parenthood-privacy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/29/planned-parenthood-privacy/Tatum HunterWed, 29 Jun 2022 15:29:08 +0000A data-privacy issue on Planned Parenthood’s website has experts wondering: Do people seeking abortions have any chance at covering their digital tracks?For people seeking abortions, digital privacy is suddenly criticalhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comGeoffrey A. Fowler, Tatum HunterSat, 25 Jun 2022 20:29:08 +0000For people seeking abortions, digital privacy is suddenly criticalhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/04/abortion-digital-privacy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/04/abortion-digital-privacy/Geoffrey A. Fowler, Tatum HunterFri, 24 Jun 2022 20:23:49 +0000Internet searches, visits to clinics and period-tracking apps leave a digital trail. How might a person’s data trail be treated as evidence after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade?With Roe overturned, period-tracking apps raise new worrieshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/07/period-tracking-privacy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/07/period-tracking-privacy/Tatum Hunter, Heather KellyFri, 24 Jun 2022 18:30:06 +0000Period-tracking apps have been criticized for bad privacy practices. Here's how to track your cycle without sharing data with companies, employers, insurers or the government. Instagram rolls out age verification, but not to keep children off apphttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/23/instagram-age-verification/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/23/instagram-age-verification/Tatum HunterThu, 23 Jun 2022 10:00:52 +0000Instagram's new facial-scanning partnership for age verification won't keep children off the app — and it's making AI experts nervous.Children are targets for ID theft. Here’s what parents need to know.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/14/what-is-child-identity-theft/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/14/what-is-child-identity-theft/Tatum HunterTue, 14 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000Identity theft happens to a million U.S. children every year, and that's the low estimate, experts say. Here are the red flags and what parents can do to protect kids' financial futures. Apple unveils new MacBooks and iOS 16 features at developer conferencehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/06/wwdc-2022-iphone-ios-ipad-headset/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/06/wwdc-2022-iphone-ios-ipad-headset/Chris Velazco, Geoffrey A. Fowler, Tatum Hunter, Heather KellyMon, 06 Jun 2022 22:00:17 +0000The Worldwide Developers Conference offers an annual peek at new Apple software.Have a hard time waking up? Try electric-shocking yourself.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/03/best-alarm-clock-app/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/03/best-alarm-clock-app/Tatum HunterFri, 03 Jun 2022 11:00:33 +0000Here are some of the most popular alarm clocks and apps for heavy sleepers.What is Discord, the chat app used by the Buffalo suspect?https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/24/what-is-discord-faq-safety/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/24/what-is-discord-faq-safety/Tatum Hunter, Chris VelazcoTue, 24 May 2022 11:00:31 +0000Discord is a desktop, web and mobile app for messaging, usually through written chats, similar to workplace communication app Slack. Before he allegedly killed 10 people in a Buffalo supermarket, the suspected shooter left a string of racist writings on the forum.Uber will order your hot dogs at games now. Getting a ride is harder.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/17/uber-event-vouchers-stadium-ordering/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/17/uber-event-vouchers-stadium-ordering/Tatum HunterTue, 17 May 2022 11:00:47 +0000Uber rolled out a suite of new offerings for wedding planners and sports enthusiasts. Meanwhile, customers are paying more and waiting longer for regular rides. Teens are flocking to new photo-sharing apps. Are they safe?https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/16/liven-locket-widget-kids/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/16/liven-locket-widget-kids/Tatum HunterMon, 16 May 2022 16:00:14 +0000LiveIn and Locket Widget have popped to the top of app charts in recent months.Elon Musk has big ideas for Twitter. Users should buckle up.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/29/twitter-musk-new-features/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/29/twitter-musk-new-features/Tatum HunterFri, 29 Apr 2022 11:00:07 +0000Twitter's incoming owner Elon Musk has teased new features including an edit button, authenticated identity and algorithmic transparency. But his history — as well as Twitter's — cast some doubt on the viability of his ideas.Google is letting you limit ads about pregnancy and weight losshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/28/google-block-ads-pregnancy-weight-loss/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/28/google-block-ads-pregnancy-weight-loss/Tatum HunterThu, 28 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000Google is letting people opt out of ads about sensitive topics including pregnancy, parenting, dating, weight loss, alcohol and gambling. Here's where to find the settings. Ask Help Desk: Cell carriers can use your web history for adshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/22/cell-carrier-track-internet-history-opt-out/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/22/cell-carrier-track-internet-history-opt-out/Tatum HunterFri, 22 Apr 2022 11:00:06 +0000Privacy policies let them use this information for advertising unless you opt out.Let’s get Meta-physical: Why Oculus fitness actually workshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/21/vr-workout-games/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/21/vr-workout-games/Tatum HunterThu, 21 Apr 2022 11:00:17 +0000We tested Supernatural, FitXR, Thrill of the Fight and Until You Fall to see how virtual reality workouts stack up to common real-world ones. Spoiler: These apps are no joke.