Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
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.
The new Remote Lock tool does more for security than any other feature from Google
Easy Tools The new Remote Lock feature means you can lock a lost phone without the hassle of trying to sign in to anything.
If Android is split away from Google it will die
Android & Chill The DoJ is considering splitting Android away from Google over antitrust concerns. If that happens you should probably buy an iPhone.
MicroLED smartwatches and why Apple isn't selling a folding phone
MicroLED Apple isn't selling a foldable phone for the same reason we haven't seen MicroLED take off.
What the AC staff bought on Prime Day
Shopping list We love writing about tech and we love buying it, too!
Buying a Galaxy S23 FE on Prime Day is the wrong move - better deals are out there
Choose wisely Don't buy a Galaxy S23 FE just because it's on sale. Spend your money on a OnePlus 12R or Google Pixel 8 instead.
These are the headphones you should buy to start your premium audio adventure
Cheap audiophile Built for people who love music but hate high-priced gear.
The Pixel 8a was already the value champ, and now you can save 120 bucks during Prime Day
the one At $399 this is the pound-for-pound champ of the Android world.
This Creality 3D printer is $130 off and works from my phone so I'm buying it
My no fuss hobby I love to tinker with things but can appreciate stuff when it just works, too.
Google opening the Play Store to Epic won't go the way Judge Donato seems to think
Monopoly power The Judge for Epic v Google round 1 has ruled that Google has to "open the Google Play store" and Google is already working on the appeal.
Ask Jerry: What's the difference between cheap earbuds and expensive earbuds?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
In the fight between Epic and Google, there are no 'good guys'
Pot meet kettle Epic Games isn't fighting for you. It is fighting because it doesn't want to pay Google's payment processing fees.
Best Android TVs 2024
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!
Your smartphone is more of a collaborative effort than you think
Who and what Your phone uses technology from plenty of sources. Getting it all to play well together is only half the battle; doing it legally is equally important.
