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

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Android & Chill Knowing that they take it is only half the picture. What's important is the things they are doing with it.

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On sale Black Friday means it's time to fire up your wallet and buy a ton of stuff. You probably shouldn't.

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Should you or shouldn't you? Black Friday means deals, but some of them have strings attached. Are they worth it?

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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.

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Tech Talk So your phone has a macro lens. What the heck does that really mean?

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Ask Jerry With a mountain of ideas and discussion about everything, what catches our eyes enough to talk about?

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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.

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Android & Chill They can claim they're trying to do the right thing for the customer, but it never turns out that way.

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A little extra help It's great to find just what you need when it's on sale!

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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?

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Built for you Pixel sales are booming and have been for a few years. What about them makes people want them?

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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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Android & Chill As device makers add more and more to their products, the need for Google to provide everything is diminishing.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!

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Android & Chill AI is turning the already problematic issues computing has on the environment into a nightmare. Is there a solution?

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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.

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Android & Chill If a cheap Moto phone can do it, why can't that $1,000 beauty in your pocket?

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Tech Talk You probably have heard that the battery in your phone can be dangerous. Why? It's just a battery, right?

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Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
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