
Andrew's way into tech started all the way back with the Atari 2600, progressing his way through various consoles throughout the years. Everything changed for him when he got his hands on the iPhone 3G before switching over to Android with the HTC Evo 4G. Since then, he's tried almost every kind of tech that he can get his hands on. Little has changed over the years, as much of his time is spent with different gaming handhelds, foldable phones, Chromebooks, tablets, and even a bit of VR sprinkled in. With more than a decade of time spent writing about tech, he takes a "Jack of all trades" approach to whatever he can get his hands on. His weekly column, Beyond the Alphabet, attempts to look at the world of tech both within and beyond the confines of Google's Mountain View campus. That includes figuring out new ways to get work done with various devices, along with deciphering the impact of the hardware and software that we rely on every day. You can always count on him to have at least two phones on him and there's a good chance he'll have a charger for you to use if your phone is running out of juice.
Latest articles by Andrew Myrick

How to find your Spotify Wrapped 2025, YouTube Music Recap, or Apple Music Replay
By Andrew Myrick, Brady Snyder published
Wrapped! Relive the top songs you listened to all year. Here's how to find your 2025 year-in-review playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.

Best smart speaker
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Intelligent audio Smart speakers make it easy!

I'm a sucker for smartwatches, and if I didn't already have one, I'd be snagging this Garmin Cyber Monday deal that's surprisingly still available
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Hybrid smarts Those looking for a hybrid smartwatch won't need to look any further than this lingering Cyber Monday smartwatch deal that knocks $100 off the brand new Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED.

Cyber Monday might be over, but this deal is hanging around saving you $200 on one of the best cheap Chromebooks that I've ever reviewed
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Sneaky deal I'm genuinely shocked this hasn't already sold out.

If you wait any longer, this last-minute Cyber Monday deal for the Galaxy Chromebook Plus is going to pass you by
By Andrew Myrick published
Big and sleek Samsung isn't messing around with its last-minute Cyber Monday deals, as you can still save $150 on the excellent Galaxy Chromebook Plus, and get one of the best Chromebooks that money can buy.

Nobody said you needed to blow your tablet budget on the latest and greatest. Save hundreds and get one of the best Android tablets from last year
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Don't wait Who knows how long these deals will still be good for.

What are you doing? Go get the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for its lowest price ever before this Cyber Monday deal runs out of time
By Andrew Myrick published
It's back Massive discount AND a storage upgrade? Sign me up.

This incredible Black Friday deal knocks almost $250 off one of the best Samsung tablets
By Andrew Myrick published
Crazy deal Only two of the three colors remain.

Man, oh man. My favorite tablet of the year is cheaper for Black Friday than it was for Prime Day
By Andrew Myrick published
Almost perfect The Legion Tab Gen 3 is pretty darn good.

After years of missing out on the rare discount, I finally managed to snag this 10 year old streaming device on Black Friday while it's on sale
By Andrew Myrick published
It's time I've been waiting for this.

Samsung might have just won the award for the best Black Friday deal with the Galaxy Z Fold 7
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Phenomenal When else are you going to be able to save almost $1,000 on the latest Samsung foldable?

Remember last year's crazy Pixel Tablet deal? It's back with a vengeance for Black Friday 2025
By Andrew Myrick published
So cheap, so good In a world of bigger screens and too many features, the Pixel Tablet just keeps chugging along. It's also one of the best Black Friday deals we've seen, as you can now get one cheaper than ever.

This is the best Black Friday deal if you want a cheap Android tablet for under $100
By Andrew Myrick published
50% off! This is on the shortlist for cheap tablet recommendations.

This Backbone controller is one of my favorites, and now it's $35 off for Black Friday
By Andrew Myrick published
Something catchy and short To kick off the Black Friday and Cyber Monday festivities, the Backbone Pro and Backbone One controllers are on sale. You can save up to $35 for a limited time.

I keep coming back to this controller from Razer, and it's nearly 50% off for Black Friday
By Andrew Myrick published
Something catchy and short Who doesn't love playing games on their phone? Level up your mobile gaming experience with the Razer Kishi Ultra, and save an incredible 50% in the process.

You won't believe how cheap the best Android tablet just became for Black Friday
By Andrew Myrick published
How much?! It's not surprising to see the Galaxy Tab S11 on sale for Black Friday. What is surprising is seeing that you can save about $650 and get Samsung's latest flagship tablet for just $150.

Acer's latest Chromebook is an absolute powerhouse, and it's finally on sale for the first time!
By Andrew Myrick published
First discount! The best part about this deal is that you don't need to wait until Black Friday.

This is the one the most insane early Black Friday deals that I've ever seen
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Who would've thought that we'd see a deal this good on a month-old phone?

NVIDIA's GeForce NOW Fast Pass lets Chromebook users skip the line and game for longer
By Andrew Myrick published
Fast Pass This is awesome, but does anyone else miss Stadia?

How long is the Google Pixel 10 battery life?
By Andrew Myrick published
Three different tales Coming as a bit of a surprise to some, Google managed to improve battery life for its Pixel 10 lineup. However, only one of these phones stands above the rest.

How long is the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold battery life?
By Andrew Myrick published
Bigger battery Is battery life better this time around?

More and more people are buying tablets and Chromebooks and we don't really know why
By Andrew Myrick published
Surprising growth I thought tablets and Chromebooks were dead?

I love Android gaming handhelds, but there's a communication problem that needs to be solved
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Understand what you're getting yourself into before spending your money.

Now's your chance to save some money on my favorite Chromebook ahead of Black Friday
By Andrew Myrick published
My favorite Chromebook Looking for a beast of a Chromebook but want to save a few bucks? The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is on sale for a limited time, and you don't even have to wait for Black Friday.

The first Android laptops are borrowing something from the Microsoft Surface Pro 11
By Andrew Myrick published
Progress is good It was recently discovered that Qualcomm has added Android 16 support to the Snapdragon X Elite processor. This is a massive step forward as we near the release of the first Android-powered laptops.
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