Andrew Myrick
Andrew's way into tech started all the way back with the Atari 2600, progressing his way through various consoles throughout the years. Everything changed for him when he got his hands on the iPhone 3G before switching over to Android with the HTC Evo 4G. Since then, he's tried almost every kind of tech that he can get his hands on. Little has changed over the years, as much of his time is spent with different gaming handhelds, foldable phones, Chromebooks, tablets, and even a bit of VR sprinkled in. With more than a decade of time spent writing about tech, he takes a "Jack of all trades" approach to whatever he can get his hands on. His weekly column, Beyond the Alphabet, attempts to look at the world of tech both within and beyond the confines of Google's Mountain View campus. That includes figuring out new ways to get work done with various devices, along with deciphering the impact of the hardware and software that we rely on every day. You can always count on him to have at least two phones on him and there's a good chance he'll have a charger for you to use if your phone is running out of juice.
Latest articles by Andrew Myrick
Last chance! This Galaxy Z Fold 5 case adds MagSafe and is on sale for Cyber Monday
By Andrew Myrick published
Whenever a new phone is released, there are thousands of cases to choose from. For the first time in years, I've forgone using a skin in favor of these cases from Thinborne.
Turn your Fire TV Stick into an emulation powerhouse with these Cyber Monday deals
By Andrew Myrick published
Retro gaming We're already big fans of what the Fire TV Stick 4K has to offer, but you can actually turn it into an emulation machine. Thanks to Cyber Monday, you can get everything you need for under $100.
Don't fall for the $79 Cyber Monday Chromebook 'deal' — buy this one instead
By Andrew Myrick published
It's a trap! You might be swayed to buy a Chromebook for under $100, but we recommend thinking twice. Save yourself the headache of an underperforming Chromebook in favor of something that's actually good.
Cyber Monday smart home deals: complete your ecosystem for cheap
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Black Friday deals Building out a smart home is a lot of fun, but these Cyber Monday deals help stretch your dollar out a bit further.
RIP me: My beloved Samsung gaming monitor I just bought is $700 off for Cyber Monday
By Andrew Myrick published
49 inches, baby Samsung's Odyssey OLED G9 might not be something that you would have even considered. But for $700 off, it should be your next monitor.
Give your Chromebook a second monitor for $70 on Cyber Monday
By Andrew Myrick published
Extra screen space There's no such thing as having too many screens.
These Cyber Monday Fire TV Stick deals are so good that you can just throw them in your cart and go
By Andrew Myrick published
Start here In the world of streaming devices, the Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max are already some of the best. And, now's your chance to upgrade your home theater setup for cheap.
What are you waiting for? Save more than 50% on the Amazon Echo Show 5 NOW
By Andrew Myrick published
So cheap! The Amazon Echo Show 5 might look small, but it packs quite a powerful punch. It can control your smart home, let you check in with loved ones, or help you wake up in the morning.
Stressing out? Let this Garmin Black Friday deal for the Vivoactive 5 calm you down
By Andrew Myrick published
So good We've seen a lot of Black Friday deals on smartwatches from Samsung, Google, and Apple. But Garmin's Vivoactive 5 might just have them all beat at this price.
Wait, $800 for a Galaxy Z Fold 5? Black Friday makes no sense
By Andrew Myrick published
Act fast! Now's the perfect time to enter the world of foldable phones, as Samsung has slashed the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 down to under $800 for Black Friday.
This Samsung tablet Black Friday deal has me second guessing the iPad
By Andrew Myrick published
Under $200! We can't believe the price is this low.
Hurry! Our staff hand-picked 25 of the best Black Friday tech deals under $50 — but they won't last long
By Andrew Myrick published
Cheap deals With so many different devices and accessories on sale, it's easy to get overwhelmed. So we're trying to take some of the guesswork out of the equation.
Here's how to get a Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra for less than $300 during Samsung's Black Friday sale
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Get this! Chances are, you might be waiting for Black Friday to get a new tablet. Samsung has the best deal we've seen yet, as the Tab S8 Ultra is way cheaper than we ever expected it to be.
Is Apple getting pushed around by the EU really a good thing?
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Smartphone features and even availability are already hindered by governments and lawsuits. Should we really be cheering when the EU forces Apple to do something?
There were so many Black Friday Pixel 8 commercials that I finally caved and bought one
By Andrew Myrick published
It was time I definitely don't need a new phone, but there were so many commercials that I couldn't help but look at what Black Friday Pixel 8 deals were happening.
These are the Black Friday gaming handheld deals that I'm buying
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Go Retro Gaming handhelds have seen a meteoric rise in popularity, and for good reason. But if you aren't sure why or where to start, we've got you covered.
This Black Friday you can take a 201-inch display everywhere you go - it’s FINALLY over $100 off
By Andrew Myrick published
Big screen If you're tired of hunching over a laptop, phone, or gaming handheld, then you'll want to check out the XREAL Air AR Glasses. They've also been discounted to their lowest price ever for Black Friday.
This is not a drill! Get the best Samsung tablet, a free storage upgrade, and a free $100 gift card for cheaper than ever
By Andrew Myrick published
This is my next! There's no denying that Samsung offers some of the best Android tablets that money can buy. Thanks to Black Friday, your money goes even further when snagging the Galaxy Tab S9 Plus.
Level up your gaming with these Black Friday controller deals
By Andrew Myrick published
Level-up There are sure to be a boatload of controller deals to be found for Black Friday. But, not all controllers are created equal, and these are the ones I'd recommend.
Sunbird's iMessage for Android app is 'temporarily shut down'
By Andrew Myrick published
Unsurprising Thanks to privacy and security concerns discovered with the Nothing Chats app, the Sunbird app has also been removed from the Play Store.
Can't update your Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5? You're not alone
By Andrew Myrick published
This is weird Owners of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 are reporting they are unable to update past ChromeOS 116. Unfortunately, there isn't an easy fix to get the latest version installed.
ChromeOS 119 makes it easier than ever to play Steam games on your Chromebook
By Andrew Myrick published
Steam on Chromebooks Google is officially rolling out the stable version of ChromeOS 119, bringing with it a surprising number of new features and improvements.
How a Raspberry Pi and the Lenovo Tab M10 Plus can fix your smart home woes this Black Friday
By Andrew Myrick published
Working together The current state of smart home accessories is still a mess, even though Matter was supposed to fix it. Instead of waiting around, I took matters into my own hands.
Nothing Chats pulled from Play Store amidst privacy blunder
By Andrew Myrick published
Just don't Following a turbulent week of surprises, it's been discovered that Nothing Chats isn't as great of a solution as it seemed.
I love smart lights and these are the ones I'm buying on Black Friday
By Andrew Myrick published
All of the lights There are so many different smart lights to pick from, but Nanoleaf's ever-growing lineup continues to be my default choice. And for good reason as they are simply some of the best.
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