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Jumping Into the New Gmail Google recently overhauled the web version of its email software, and you can try out the new version — even if you haven’t been formally invited yet. Read More…

Why That Digital Photo Print Is Fuzzy If your pictures look blotchy and out of focus, you likely need to print them at a smaller size or find a version of the photo at a higher resolution. Read More…

In Washington, a Brighter Spotlight on Technology Technology has come under the microscope in Washington. Here are the tools that Cecilia Kang, who covers tech policy for The Times, uses to cover it. Read More…

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How a News Junkie Stays Plugged In: Newsletters and Her Kids Rebecca Blumenstein, a deputy managing editor of The Times, shared the biggest developments that are coming and how her children use apps. Read More…

Google’s File on Me Was Huge. Here’s Why It Wasn’t as Creepy as My Facebook Data. Google collects far more information about us than Facebook. But the Google data that our tech columnist downloaded on himself contained fewer surprises and was more easily deleted. Read More…

What Improved Tech Means for Electric, Self-Driving and Flying Cars Jack Ewing, who covers autos and economics for The Times, says a “Jetsons”-like future is still far off, even as cars become even more computerized. Read More…

Metrics Are Everywhere in Media. Here’s How They Help. Kathy Zhang, a newsroom and product analytics manager at The Times, discusses how analytics tools help her better serve readers. Read More…