This week on Gadget Lab, we chart the rise of services that let you pay for purchases in interest-free installments, and what they mean for the future of shopping.
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The Consequences of Freezing Out Russia’s Banks
This week, we discuss how the economic fallout from the invasion of Ukraine is affecting consumer goods sales, mobile payments, crypto, and the gig economy.
The Best iPhone 13 Cases and Accessories
We tested MagSafe compatibility on everything from cases to wireless chargers.
The FTC Votes Unanimously to Enforce Right to Repair
The move follows an executive order issued last week by the White House urging the agency to secure consumers’ rights to fix their own gadgets.
Surface Laptop 4 showcases Microsoft’s new approach to PC security
Microsoft is bringing advanced hardware security to more Surface devices with cloud firmware management to help enterprises deploy new PCs quickly.
Google Gets Serious About Two-Factor Authentication. Good!
The tech giant wants to push its billions of users—and the rest of the industry—to enable multifactor authentication by default.
Signal Adds a Payments Feature—With Cryptocurrency
The encrypted messaging app is integrating support for MobileCoin in a bid to keep up with the features offered by its more mainstream rivals.
Myanmar’s Internet Shutdown Is an Act of ‘Vast Self-Harm’
On Friday the military junta shut off connectivity across the country. There’s no sign of when it will return.
If You Liked Simple, Try These Online Banks Instead
Now that the pioneering online bank is merging with BBVA, you might be in the market for something new. These are the closest, easiest alternatives.