Max Eddy

New York

Senior Staff Writer at Wirecutter

Former write-in candidate for Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner. Proudly @wirecutterunion. Senior staff writer at @wirecutter. https://t.co/YU0TKDgFOw

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The Wirecutter Show Bonus Episode: Delete Your Data from 23andMe

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Christine Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Max Eddy

Listen and follow The Wirecutter ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platforms23andMe, maker of popular DNA test kits, has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer. Here’s why customers should delete their info before it’s sold. Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Max EddyTo delete your 23andMe data:Log in to your account and select Settings. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select 23andMe data, then View. Download a copy of your genetic information.
23andMe Just Filed for Bankruptcy. You Should Delete Your Data Now

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Max Eddy

23andMe, maker of popular DNA test kits, announced Sunday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer. And while the company has promised to continue protecting customer data amidst a possible sale, California’s attorney general has warned 23andMe users to delete their information. The company’s decision to declare bankruptcy was not a surprising one.
23andMe Just Filed for Bankruptcy. You Should Delete Your Data Now.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Max Eddy

DNA of 15 Million People for Sale in 23andMe BankruptcyThere is no way to know what a buyer will want to do with the reams of genetic information it has collected. Customers, meanwhile, still have no way …
IDShield

2 months ago | uk.pcmag.com | Max Eddy

Recovering from identity theft is an arduous process. You’re so much better off enrolling in a service to prevent that attack in the first place, and it’s even better when that same service provides device-level security protection. With IDShield, you get full identity theft monitoring, protection, and (if necessary) remediation, as well as a security suite, VPN, and password manager from partner Trend Micro.
4 Easy Ways to Make Sure No One Can Read Your Text Messages

Jan 17, 2025 | nytimes.com | Max Eddy

If you don’t want your text messages read by prying eyes, you should consider locking your phone with a passcode or facial recognition. But that wouldn’t stop wireless companies, law enforcement, or hackers from reading your most mundane SMS missives—even without physical access to your phone.
Por qué las facturas de verificación de edad para sitios porno no funcionan

Jan 16, 2025 | igeteo.mx | Cecilia Torres |Max Eddy

ACTUALIZACIÓN: 16 de enero de 2025, 11:25 am EST Este artículo se publicó originalmente en marzo de 2023. Se actualizó en enero de 2025 a la luz del segundo mandato presidencial de Trump y la reciente audiencia en la Corte Suprema, e incluye entrevistas originales de 2023, así como información authorized actualizada. La libertad de expresión en línea ha sido atacada en los últimos años, desde la propuesta de prohibición de TikTok hasta la muerte de la neutralidad de la pink.
15 Things You Didn’t Know Your Android Phone Could Do

Dec 17, 2024 | nytimes.com | Max Eddy

Marki Williams/NYT WirecutterBy Max EddyMax Eddy is a writer who has covered privacy and security—including password managers, VPNs, security keys, and more—for over a decade. Android phones all run on the same smartphone operating system, which means they offer more customization options than iPhones do, but other features differ depending on whether you have a device from Samsung, Google, or another phone maker.
ChatGPT Is Helping Siri in iOS 18.2. And It's Actually Useful.

Dec 11, 2024 | nytimes.com | Max Eddy

Michael Hession/NYT WirecutterBy Max EddyMax Eddy is a writer who has covered privacy and security—including password managers, VPNs, security keys, and more—for over a decade. If you’ve used an iPhone for any amount of time, you may have struggled with its built-in voice assistant, Siri. When Apple introduced Siri in the iPhone 4S, I excitedly tried to use the assistant to dictate and send a text message while crossing a frigid Manhattan park midwinter.
The 2 Best Password Managers of 2024

Oct 31, 2024 | nytimes.com | Max Eddy

Everyone should use a password manager. It’s the most important thing you can do—alongside two-factor authentication—to keep your online data safe. We’ve evaluated dozens of paid and free password managers, and we’ve concluded that 1Password offers the best combination of features, compatibility, security, and ease of use. You don’t have to pay for a good password manager, but if you can, 1Password is worth the $36 per year.
The iPhone’s AI Features Launched Today. They’re (Mostly) Unremarkable.

Oct 28, 2024 | nytimes.com | Max Eddy

Anyone who paid attention to the Apple iPhone announcements last month remembers the headline: The new smartphones will feature Apple Intelligence, the company’s in-house artificial intelligence. Today, those features are finally available thanks to the release of iOS 18.1, but after using a prerelease version of Apple Intelligence for the last few weeks, we think the highly touted AI-transformed future still seems a long way off.