Jerry has been a smartphone user since the BlackBerry days, having moved through the tech’s progression from Palm to Nokia to Apple and Android. He even waited in line at a Washington, DC T-Mobile store to buy the first Android phone. Combined with an Electrical Engineering degree and years of experience working with machine vision and learning equipment all over the world he has a passion for knowing how tech products work and what matters to the people buying them. He’s been in this industry longer than most of the companies we cover. With 15 years of experience writing about tech he has seen how smart devices have morphed from a luxury to a necessity and offers a unique perspective on both the good and bad consequences of it all. Currently covering the broader ecosystems of hardware and software products, his industry contacts and experience help break down the decisions tech giants make and the products they offer into the most important thing: how this affects us, the consumers and end-users of the products and services. With no affinity to one company Jerry can help you find the tech that’s right for you and help you understand what it can do for you. When things go south, he can also help you fix it or point you in the right direction for help. In his personal life Jerry loves to tinker in his workshop and work on his antique truck.
Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand

What is Nano Banana? Here's a breakdown of the Gemini image editor and how to use it
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Tech Talk Everyone keeps talking about nano Banana like I'm supposed to know what that is. Help me out!

Amazon is selling the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro at a freakin' crazy Cyber Monday price. Should you buy them?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Should I buy it? This is a heck of a deal, and probably the best price you'll see until the new model comes out.

Check out the groovy tech gear we bought for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Shopping spree We're tech writers and tech lovers. We jumped on these great Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals.

Black Friday through Cyber Monday is the best time to build a product ecosystem
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Apple, Samsung, or Google; a big tech sale lets you buy products built for each other.

12 Black Friday deals UNDER $100 for the budget-conscious Android user
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Black Friday deals for the little things you didn't know you needed.

Are you ready for some football?! Score a touchdown and big savings on this NFL Echo Dot bundle
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
1st and goal Alexa meets the gridiron for some hard-hitting savings.

Best wireless earbuds for noise cancellation 2025
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Tiny marvels There are a ton of choices when buying earbuds. Here are our top picks for the best of the bunch with noise cancellation.

Your Black Friday gift guide for the tech lover who has everything
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Extra touches The person who already has the gear would still love these extras!

Here's why you shouldn’t trust AI when doing your Black Friday shopping
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Tech Talk You can never trust a computer to think like a human.

I'm broke but here's what I need to buy on Black Friday
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Should I buy it? YES. Black Friday sales mean I can save a few dollars and afford the things I need.

Why you should care what companies are doing with your clicks
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Knowing that they take it is only half the picture. What's important is the things they are doing with it.

How to shop wisely on Black Friday
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
On sale Black Friday means it's time to fire up your wallet and buy a ton of stuff. You probably shouldn't.

The Pros and cons of a 'Free Phone' deal
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Should you or shouldn't you? Black Friday means deals, but some of them have strings attached. Are they worth it?

A poll shows most Americans think AI will destroy humanity one day
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill A poll reveals that most Americans have a negative outlook on AI, thinking that it could become too much for us to control and eventually lead to our destruction. But there's more to it than that.

Tech Talk: What makes a macro lens a macro lens?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Tech Talk So your phone has a macro lens. What the heck does that really mean?

Best dumbphone 2025
By Namerah Saud Fatmi, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Keep it simple Take some downtime from the internet with the help of a good old dumbphone. These feature phones nail the basics, and they're super easy to use, making them perfect for just about anyone.

Ask Jerry: What helps you decide what to write about?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Ask Jerry With a mountain of ideas and discussion about everything, what catches our eyes enough to talk about?

Should you buy an Amazon Fire tablet when the amazing Black Friday sales start?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Should I buy it? Black Friday brings plenty of deals, but Amazon's in-house products like the Fire line of tablets are always some of the best deals out there.

Google fighting with Disney is your millionth reminder that giant companies just don't care about you
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill They can claim they're trying to do the right thing for the customer, but it never turns out that way.

I'm not waiting for Black Friday - this Pixel Watch 3 deal is what I need right now at the right price
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
A little extra help It's great to find just what you need when it's on sale!

Tech Talk: How does a website know what sort of device I'm using?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Tech Talk A website built for a giant 40-inch monitor would be useless on your phone's screen. How does a website know what to show you and how to show it?

Why are people buying Pixel phones?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Built for you Pixel sales are booming and have been for a few years. What about them makes people want them?

Black Friday phone frenzy: buy now or bide your time?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Should I buy it? Phones are on sale at great prices right now. Should you wait for a better deal on Black Friday?
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