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

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?

It finally happened — Google drops 'third-party' support for its Wear OS Clock app
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill As device makers add more and more to their products, the need for Google to provide everything is diminishing.

The Fairphone 6 coming to the US means I'll be spending $900 and I ain't even mad about it
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Money well spent I've always said that when Fairphone can sell and support a model for the U.S., I will buy it. It's about time.

Not launching its Trifold phone in the US is the smart move by Samsung
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Who knows Samsung's Galaxy Trifold is going to be expensive and have at least a few issues. South Korea will be far more accepting of them.

Tech Talk: What makes a battery swell up?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Tech Talk Everyone knows that gadget batteries can swell and should not be used until they are repaired. What causes this, and how dangerous is it really?

Best Android TVs
By Ted Kritsonis, Jerry Hildenbrand, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Feast your eyes Android TV is a sleek and powerful smart TV operating system, and these TVs ship with it built right in. Here are the best Android TVs you should consider and why they're so great!

Should you buy the upcoming Google Home Speaker?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Should I buy it? How much can a smart speaker do? Should you get one or replace the one you have with the upcoming Google Home Speaker?

Is Google using a 'mid-range' chip in its flagship Pixel phones?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!

Google says its new carbon capture initiative unlocks 'a critical technology pathway to enable a clean, affordable, reliable energy future,' but are initiatives like this a savior or a smokescreen as AI becomes more power-hungry?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill AI is turning the already problematic issues computing has on the environment into a nightmare. Is there a solution?

Buying old versus buying new: Make sure you're getting the right deal on your next phone
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Should I buy it? Buying an older phone can be a good way to save a few dollars. When the next big sale comes, that can change fast.

Faster charging isn't the answer. We need better batteries.
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill If a cheap Moto phone can do it, why can't that $1,000 beauty in your pocket?

Tech Talk: What makes a phone battery go haywire and explode?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Tech Talk You probably have heard that the battery in your phone can be dangerous. Why? It's just a battery, right?

Ask Jerry: What happens to my photos after I upload them?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!

Google Fi is selling the 2025 Moto G for only $50. Should you buy it?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Should I buy it? Google is selling an unlocked Moto G for $50. Unpossible.

Denmark's Prime Minister says social media is 'stealing our children's childhood.' Is it?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill The Danish PM wants to propose a ban on social media for children because it has harmful effects. It's complicated, even if true.

Tech Talk: How can AI translate text and speech in real-time?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Tech Talk Computers have been able to translate speech for a long time. Now they're getting good at it.

The best Amazon Prime Day deals under $50 - from Bluetooth speakers to smartwatches
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Small Deal Day Online retailers sell plenty of small-ticket essentials that we love as much as the showcase items. Here are today's best.

These Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 earbuds are a beautiful Jade color and $100 off their regular price
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Premium sound These Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 earbuds bring incredible sound and are packed with features. Grab them while they're $100 off.

Ask Jerry: How can I improve my battery life?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!

Just browsing — why you should check out Amazon's deal days even if you don't plan on buying anything
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Should I buy it? It's great research for the real holiday shopping time: Black Friday.
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