Personal Technology With Joanna Stern
Season 1 Episode 76
Covid-19 vs. the CES 2021 Gadgets!
At this year’s virtual tech megashow, gadgets to protect you from Covid-19 are all the rage. But do you need a connected mask and a personal air purifier? What about a doorbell that takes your temperature? WSJ’s Joanna Stern checks out this new gear—from her basement. Photo illustration: Preston Jessee for The Wall Street Journal
Technology is overwhelming and making decisions about what gadget to buy is harder than ever. WSJ personal tech columnist Joanna Stern makes it all a bit easier in her lively and informative videos.
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S1 E75
Goodbye, Laptop Fan Noise! Apple’s M1 MacBooks Run Fast and Cool
The latest MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are powered by Apple’s M1 chip, so they run cooler and quieter than their counterparts with Intel inside. So what does it take to rev their fans? WSJ’s Joanna Stern tries to turn up the heat with some punishing tests. Photo illustration: Preston Jessee for The Wall Street Journal
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S1 E74
iPhone 12 Pro Max vs. iPhone 12 vs. Older iPhones: The Camera Review
While all Apple’s iPhone 12 models got camera upgrades, the 12 Pro Max got the biggest zoom and low-light bumps. But do photos really show these improvements? To test that, WSJ’s Joanna Stern recruited a body painter to create the ultimate living portrait of 2020. Photo illustration: Preston Jessee for The Wall Street Journal
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S1 E73
iPhone 12 Mini: The Mini Review
The little iPhone with the 5.4-inch screen is identical to the larger iPhone 12—except for size and battery life. But how much smaller is it? WSJ’s Joanna Stern has all the size comparisons you could possibly want in two minutes. Photo illustration: Preston Jessee for The Wall Street Journal
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