Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
How can a tech giant 'build' a smartphone chip without its own foundry?
How its made Fabless design isn't a new idea but companies like Apple and Google are making it an art form.
AI will never be able to replace the human experience
Programmed ignorance AI may take our jobs, but it will never be good at doing it.
Ask Jerry: Is Gemini Advanced worth buying?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
Encrypted RCS messages between platforms are coming, but this won't end the messaging wars
Android & Chill It was never about encryption; it was about locking you in.
Are 3nm or 4nm chips better than 5nm chips? Does size really matter?
Nano-improvements When it comes to electronics, smaller is usually better.
The Clicks Keyboard for my Motorola Razr can turn my phone into what I've been missing
Android & Chill I cut my teeth on a BlackBerry, and this might be the best way to return to what I love.
Google is trying, but authentication is still terrible
WHO AM I? We need to prove we are who we say we are, but we want it to be more streamlined.
What does Qualcomm and Google's 8-year Android support promise mean for us?
Download and install There are different types of updates for your phone. Which ones do this promise cover?
Ask Jerry: Why aren't smartphones getting better?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
Amazon abandoning its Appstore only makes Google's lock stronger
Healthy Competition Amazon is not your friend. They aren't Google's, either.
You shouldn't steal eBooks unless you have good lawyers
Shiver me timbers You shouldn't steal eBooks. It looks like Meta didn't get that memo.
The iPhone 16e proves we do need Qualcomm for 5G in North America
GGGGG Even Apple can't break Qualcomm's stranglehold on North American airwaves.
Everyone is talking about Google I/O but what exactly is it and who is it for?
More than a keynote Google I/O has changed over the years but one thing remains the same: it's probably not for you.
Ask Jerry: Will my phone work outside of the US?
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7 years of updates aren't what you think they are and Samsung just proved it
Android & Chill The Galaxy S24 will miss out on features the hardware can't support.
Best Chromebox 2025
Mini wonders Chromeboxes are great for basic tasks or daily work. These are the best mini PCs that pack a punch, without the bloat of Windows.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra retails for $1,300. Penny-pinching over the S Pen just looks bad
Nickels and Dimes Pissing off your most loyal users to save a few dollars to piss off your most loyal fans is a dumb move.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra shows why your next phone needs to have a battery that's easy to change
Live forever? Your phone will outlast its battery's lifespan. Make sure you can refresh it.
Ask Jerry: Are tariffs going to make my next phone cost more?
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Google just opened the door for people to do evil with AI
Being evil Don't Be Evil has flown the coop for good.
Hey Motorola, there's a time and a place for ads. A severe weather warning is neither.
Time and Place Motorola shouldn't force you to click through an ad to see if an ice storm is in your path.
Samsung might launch real Hi-Fi wireless earbuds using UWB. Here's why that is a great idea.
More data means better sound UWB carries a lot more data than Bluetooth, and its limitations won't affect using it for headphones. Do it, Samsung!
Google remembered it is a search company and made the Search widget a lot better
Options are good The new Search widget settings add handy shortcuts to change how you'll use it.
