If books, television shows and movies are any indication, there’s only one reason why anyone needs to get a disposable phone: they’re hiding their identity. It doesn’t matter if you’re Jason Bourne on ...

Agents of US Customs and Border Protection are reportedly becoming more aggressive about scanning people's personal electronic devices when they arrive in the US -- even for US citizens returning from ...

Here are some best practices for safeguarding sensitive personal data. By Brian X. Chen Brian X. Chen is the lead consumer technology writer for The New York Times and author of Tech Fix, a weekly ...

Palash has been writing about technology (and entertainment) for over a decade. His focus has been on the evolution of computing, ranging from smartphones to PC builds and everything in between. You ...

Palash has been writing about technology (and entertainment) for over a decade. His focus has been on the evolution of computing, ranging from smartphones to PC builds and everything in between. You ...

Let's be real, the idea of a border agent scrolling through your phone is a modern-day nightmare. And with US Customs searching thousands of devices and using tools to copy their contents, it's a ...

Burner phones have seen a quiet resurgence in 2025. These simple mobile devices remain popular among privacy-conscious users, digital minimalists, and anyone looking for a basic secondary phone. The ...

Border agents in the US are dramatically stepping up searches of people coming into the country, even US citizens returning from trips. And they have the authority to search your personal devices.