Consumer Tech Articles

Jeff Rumage

Updated on July 24, 2025

Online banks are reshaping the personal finance landscape with higher interest rates, lower fees and new techie features — and all without ever opening a brick-and-mortar location.

Anders Indset

Updated on June 11, 2025

The era of widely available humanoid robots is closer than you think. Our expert shares his vision for the future.

Quinten Dol

Updated on April 10, 2025

The coronavirus pandemic threatened two of its key projects, prompting a wave of innovation at the entertainment giant.

Hal Koss

Updated on April 10, 2025

It’s coming for Amazon too.

Jenny Lyons-Cunha

Updated on April 10, 2025

Capital One continues to innovate and use tech to change the banking industry. Built In sat down with experts from its newest business, Capital One Software, to learn more about the organization’s roots in innovation — and its latest exciting endeavors.

Hal Koss

Updated on April 08, 2025

The century-old company is launching a line of scooters and e-bikes — but the little red wagon isn’t going anywhere.

Hal Koss

Updated on April 03, 2025

An early social network for gamers, Xfire racked up tens of millions of users. Then it collapsed.

Hal Koss

Updated on April 01, 2025

It’s a tall task, but getting it right is critical.

Hal Koss

Updated on March 20, 2025

Chief Operating Officer Mark Williamson shares what goes on behind the scenes.

Hal Koss

Updated on March 20, 2025

These companies help people find and plan in-person activities. What do they do when everyone is stuck inside?