Nathan Olivarez-Giles
Wall Street Journal
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Why Cassette Tapes Are Making a Comeback
How Justin Bieber, The Weeknd and other artists are sending the humble cassette tape on a comeback tour. Plus: Mix tapes in the movies → Read More
WikiLeaks Explained: How Vulnerable Are You to Hackers?
Experts say there is nothing new in the latest WikiLeaks release that should alarm the public. But with so many devices in our home, workplace and pockets constantly online, it is a reminder of the importance of online security—and the value of keeping devices up-to-date. → Read More
Nintendo Switch Review: Elegant (but Unready) Balance of Portable and Home Gaming
Games including “1-2 Switch” and “Zelda” are a blast, but without more titles and online services, Nintendo’s new Switch videogame console feels like a beta test, writes Nathan Olivarez-Giles. → Read More
LG G6 First Look: A Taller Take on the Touch Screen
LG’s new flagship phone, the G6, is beautiful but stripped bare of the gimmickry that was a hallmark of its predecessors. → Read More
Instagram Now Lets You Make Slideshows of Up to 10 Photos and Videos
Instagram is beginning the global rollout of an iOS and Android app update that will let users share up to 10 photos or videos in one post. → Read More
WhatsApp Adds Snapchat-Like Story Feature Called Status
WhatsApp’s 1.2 billion users will soon find a new feature that looks like it came straight from Snapchat. The Status tool will let people share photos, videos and animated GIFs with friends, all of which will disappear after 24 hours. → Read More
BeatsX Review: If Apple’s AirPods Aren’t Your Thing
The Apple-designed wireless earbuds connect easily to iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches and are comfortable to wear, says Nathan Olivarez-Giles. → Read More
OkCupid Aims to Match Politically Like-Minded in Divisive Times
OkCupid is rolling out a Valentine’s Day update that might keep you from getting into an awkward political conversation on date night. → Read More
WhatsApp Adds Two-Factor Authentication Security to Popular Messaging App
WhatsApp’s 1.2 billion users now have access to one of the best safeguards any online service can offer: two-step verification. This security measure requires an extra security code in addition to a password. → Read More
Facebook Community Help Will Connect People With Assistance During Emergencies
Facebook on Wednesday announced Community Help, a Safety Check feature that connects people in need with urgent resources such as food, shelter and transportation. → Read More
Twitter Targets Returning Trolls in Ongoing Fight Against Online Harassment
Every few months, Twitter introduces changes to its namesake social network to undo its reputation as a playground for the Internet’s abusive trolls. So far, these incremental improvements haven’t transformed Twitter into a much safer space for self-expression—an uphill battle, say experts. → Read More
Vizio Settles FTC Lawsuit For Snooping On TV Viewers
Vizio settled a lawsuit Monday that accused it of using its TVs to track what its owners watched, then selling that information to marketing firms, all without customers’ knowledge or consent. → Read More
Watch Super Bowl 2017 Better, With Alexa, Siri and Other Tech
A guide to apps and services that can help you make more of Super Bowl 2017—before, during and after the big game → Read More
Starbucks Unveils Voice Ordering for iPhone App and Amazon’s Talking Alexa Speakers
Starbucks Corp. announced two forms of voice ordering on Monday, on iPhones and on the talking speakers featuring Amazon.com’s Alexa assistant. → Read More
Parking Spot Shortage? Google Maps Now Lets You Know
A new feature on Google Maps tells you whether parking will be easy or limited at your destination. → Read More
Facebook Lets You Lock Down Your Account With Physical Security Keys
Facebook lets you lock down your account with physical security keys. Dongles, sold separately, provide an alternate way to use two-factor authentication, aka Login Approvals. → Read More
Google Has a Messaging App Problem
Alphabet Inc.’s search giant has rolled out a major update to its Google Voice across its web and mobile apps, with a modern look and new features like the ability to group text. → Read More
Big Ten Conference Will Hold a ‘League of Legends’ Tournament
The Big Ten Network later this month will begin televising an e-sports tournament comprising teams from 12 of its 14 member schools, which will compete in the popular multiplayer online battle game. → Read More
How to Use Tech to Reach Your Elected Officials
Smartphones are central to many people’s social lives, jobs and entertainment. They are also computers in our pockets that enable us to participate more effectively in government. → Read More
With AR Shopping Apps Like These, You’ll Never Leave Home Again
When you hear “augmented reality,” you likely think of people holding out their smartphones to catch little Pokémon creatures. But while “Pokémon Go” remains one of AR’s few breakthrough hits, a new crop of AR apps from major retailers shows just how useful “mixed reality” technology will be in the future. → Read More