Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
The Pros and cons of a 'Free Phone' deal
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
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?
Tech Talk So your phone has a macro lens. What the heck does that really mean?
Best dumbphone 2025
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?
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?
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
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
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?
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?
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?
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
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
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
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?
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
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?
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?
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?
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
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.
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?
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?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
