Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
Tech Talk: How can AI translate text and speech in real-time?
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
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
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?
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
Should I buy it? It's great research for the real holiday shopping time: Black Friday.
You're using AI more than you realize: Here's how it powers your everyday tasks
Android & Chill AI can be used for a lot of boring, mundane things because it does a great job at them. You're using it right now!
Why does battery life get worse over time?
Battery life The chemistry that can provide power from metals makes those metals degrade over time and there's not much we can do about it.
What is on-device AI processing, and why is it important?
Power in your hands You read a lot of words about on-device AI, but what do they all mean?
What is agentic AI, and why is it such a big deal?
I think therefore I am Agentic AI is the next step towards smarter computing.
Tech Talk: What phone hardware does it take for good, fast AI?
Tech Talk The parts that make a good phone aren't quite the same as what you need for AI. Let's look at the differences.
Should you buy the Galaxy S25 FE or go for the 'regular' version?
Should I buy it? The Galaxy S25 FE claims to offer all the features you love at a lower price. Does it live up to that promise, or are you better off buying the "regular" Galaxy S25?
Smartphone addiction is real, and it can be terrible
Android & Chill When faced with a family friend who is letting his phone affect his life and relationship, I got a wake-up call about being addicted to a phone.
Tech Talk: The Advanced Professional Video codec is coming with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Do you need this?
APV Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon Elite chip brings Advanced Professional Video (APV) support to smartphones. Is this important, and if so, why?
MediaTek's new powerhouse chip is the unicorn you'll never get to see
OVER 9000 MediaTek might have just built a better chip than anyone else. Too bad it will never come to mainstream devices in North America, though.
Ask Jerry: Is Huawei ever coming back to the US?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
Why the latest AI tools in Chrome actually surprise me
Android & Chill Plenty of AI features are coming to the Chrome Browser. Some of them look pretty good!
Tech Talk: What is lossless audio? Understanding Spotify's new feature and why it matters
Lossless Spotify now joins players like Amazon Music and Apple Music and will offer "lossless" quality audio if you have the right gear and the bandwidth for it. What does that even mean?
Why Nothing’s AI-native OS probably isn't what you think
Same as it ever was You can build hype for anything if you know how to talk without saying much. You can also do something new and different.
Is the Galaxy Tab S11 worth it? Weigh your options with these Samsung tablet insights
Should I buy it? There is a lot of tech out there, and new products are coming every day. It's hard to figure out which ones are worth it.
Is fingerprint security really safe? Here are the risks, benefits, and alternatives
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
Android's biggest feature is also its biggest flaw
Android & Chill The problems between the Pixel 10 and Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 simultaneously showcase everything terrible and great.
Tech Talk: What is ANC and how does it work?
Tech Talk If you use headphones or earbuds, there's a good chance you're using ANC. But what is it? Here's an explainer.
What does Google's big court 'win' mean for us?
Android & Chill Google won't have to sell off Chrome or Android, and it will be mostly business as usual for billions of consumers.
