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Zipping Through Airport Security

David Pogue reviews the TSA PreCheck program, a streamlined security system that is being tested with three airlines (American, Delta and Alaska) at 12 airports.

Tone-Deaf Lawyers Jeopardize the Draw Something Game

O.K., software industry, you've been put on notice: Nowadays, there's more to it than design, features and marketing. Sometimes, the success of your app can ride on the wording and placement of a single dialog box.

There Is a Lot of Big Tech News

David Pogue expresses his thoughts on the flurry of tech news of the past week.

Spec Obsession Disorder: The Incurable Techie Malady

Who on earth cares what processor is inside a phone-as long as the phone feels fast? And the Lumia 900 feels fast. It shouldn't matter if the phone has a Snapdragon, a dual core or a hamster wheel.

An Ode to the LED Bulb

LED bulbs are expensive but will save money in the long run.

S.L.R. Video Cameras for the Pros

The world of professional TV and film changed suddenly when digital S.L.R.'s - still cameras - were designed to capture video. And I mean, incredible video, with all the flexibility of interchangeable lenses and amazing low-light capability.

A Reader's Companion to Ultrabooks

More on the Great Ultrabook Roundup, from USB compatibility to storage considerations.

The Disruptive Power of iMessage

Apple has changed the way we buy music, use our phones, operate our computers and so on. Let's not overlook one of Apple's greatest ideas yet: messages.

A Few Questions (and Answers) About the New iPad

David Pogue answer's readers' questions about the new iPad.

The New iPad: It's in the Apps

The new iPad's hardware keeps Apple ahead of its tablet rivals - there's no other tablet, yet, with anything like these specs - but it's the software that really makes the iPad shine.