Heather Kelly

San Francisco

Technology reporter

Education: New York University, BA in journalism

Heather Kelly is a reporter covering the ways technology affects everyday life, from family to finances. Based in San Francisco, she joined The Washington Post in 2019 after seven years at CNN, where she worked as a writer and editor.
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Yes, TikTok could still be banned. Here’s what you should know.

TikTok’s ban date is still Jan.19. As lawsuits continue to play out, here is what to know about challenges, the law and what you should know as a user.

September 16, 2024
TikTok supporters gather outside the U.S. Capitol in March to protest a bill to ban the video app nationwide if its China-based owner doesn't sell it.

Is your kid’s screen time a problem?

Answer these seven questions for personalized advice on how to manage your child’s screen time.

August 23, 2024

A week of nonstop breaking political news stumps AI chatbots

After Biden’s exit from the presidential race and the Trump rally shooting, AI chatbots struggled to say what had happened. Was it a sign that AI is not ready for breaking news?

July 22, 2024

Venmo privacy settings to change now

If you pay for things using Venmo, you might be shocked at the information you’re sharing publicly.

July 18, 2024

How to avoid falling for misinformation and conspiracy theories

Breaking news moves fast online, and it can be difficult to tell what's real and what's purposefully misleading or fake. Here's how to sort through it all.

July 15, 2024

You’re holding your phone wrong

Since you’re unlikely to use your smartphone less, try these adjustments to minimize hand and eye issues.

July 11, 2024

The best tech to have in a natural disaster

Your smartphone can be a lifesaver in an emergency situation like a heat wave or wildfire. Here is the tech you need to stay connected in a disaster.

July 6, 2024
Items to include in your emergency kit. From left, a power bar to charge a phone, a solar-powered charger, a compass, a waterproof phone case, a weather radio and an N95 mask.

See how The Sims helped these players change their real lives

Power players use The Sims to design their businesses, workshop new hobbies and test out becoming pet owners.

July 3, 2024

Everything TikTok users need to know about a possible ban in the U.S.

What are the odds that TikTok will disappear? When? And what should you do in the meantime?

June 20, 2024

How to keep your kids safe online — without taking away their phone

Here’s what parents and caregivers really need to look out for -- and how to talk to their kids about the potential harms lurking in their direct messages.

June 17, 2024