Crossing the border can be extremely stressful. And now your phone adds another layer. According to new figures from US Customs and Border Protection, nearly 15,000 device searches were carried out ...

These are the best burner phones of 2025, including Nokia 2660 Flip and TCL Flip 4 5G, ideal for minimalists, travelers, and digital detox seekers.

Chances are you’re not an international spy, a member of an organized crime family or a drug smuggler, but in a world where smartphones contain reams of sensitive personal data and can easily be used ...

Portland City Council member Angelita Morillo this week advised residents to buy a burner phone and use encrypted messaging apps to avoid being tracked by immigration officers and federal agents. In a ...

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 ...