Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
Ask Jerry: My laptop boots up in seconds. Why doesn't my phone?
Ask Jerry What is my phone doing when it starts up?
Canada's government is opening a research center for AI safety. The US should do the same.
Android & Chill AI is worth using as long as it's done the right way.
Ask Jerry: Earbuds and Google's Find My Device network
Ask Jerry Finding the earbud case can be just as important as finding the earbuds themselves.
How will a second Trump presidency affect the tech industry?
Android and chill With a second Trump presidency, we should expect some things to change while others stay the same.
Someone needs to build a great throwback phone
Peak Design Remember when phones were fun and functional? A lot of those "old" ideas are worth revisiting.
What is 5G RedCap and do you need to rush out and buy into it?
Reduced Capacity RedCap brings a 5G smart grid anywhere there is network access. It doesn't compete with the Wi-Fi you already have.
Samsung not building a cheap Galaxy Z Flip plays into its competitors' hands
$500 is the new meta Samsung reinvented the flip phone but it seems to be happy to give the category away.
What is RCS messaging?
RCS RCS is the thing that makes your texts act more like popular third-party messaging apps — and now everyone is on board.
Ask Jerry: How can I get more battery life from my smartwatch?
Ask Jerry You're probably using your watch's battery to do things you don't even want or need. Here's what to look at.
What the heck is going on at TSMC?
Android & Chill TSMC got caught up in the U.S. battle with China and it appears to have done nothing wrong.
When it comes to Canada's Online News Act, Google wins even when it's losing
Google wins again Google is getting off easy this time.
It's time for Samsung to step up its support game
Service sells Samsung needs to offer the same type of support its biggest competitor does.
Bluetooth 6: Everything you need to know
Better stronger faster Changes to the core Bluetooth specifications will bring improvements with real benefits.
Google needs to get serious about selling refurbished Pixel phones
Not like this If Google really wanted to sell refurbished phones, it wouldn't price them like this.
Ask Jerry: Is my phone really spying on me?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
Raspberry Pi: What is it, how to get started & the best Raspberry Pi available
Slice of Pi If you've heard all the fuss about the popularity surrounding the Raspberry Pi, this is your one-stop-shop for everything you need to know.
When is a photo not a photo?
Android & Chill Google will add metadata that says AI was used whenever you do any of its fancy tricks on your Pixel phone. That's a good thing.
Arm is giving Qualcomm the wake-up call it needs
All that and a bag of chips Qualcomm and Arm will surely settle but Arm is going to play hardball.
Qualcomm offers eight years of support for the new Snapdragon 8 Elite. What does that mean for you?
A long time Offering eight years of chip support benefits phone makers but it probably won't trickle down to us.
Ask Jerry: Looking for an automatic smart light solution
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
Making sense of the Google Chrome and ad blocker extensions mess
Android & Chill Changes made for extensions mean plenty need to be updated and can't have the same access they used to. And everyone hates it.
Not everything has to be so scandalous. Or does it?
OUTRAGEOUS! It's easy to get caught up in the internet's collective outrage. But it's often not very productive.
Should I update Android on my phone?
Download & Install When your phone tells you there's an update for the software you should probably say yes and let it do its thing.
