Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
Ask Jerry: Are tariffs going to make my next phone cost more?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
Google just opened the door for people to do evil with AI
Being evil Don't Be Evil has flown the coop for good.
Hey Motorola, there's a time and a place for ads. A severe weather warning is neither.
Time and Place Motorola shouldn't force you to click through an ad to see if an ice storm is in your path.
Samsung might launch real Hi-Fi wireless earbuds using UWB. Here's why that is a great idea.
More data means better sound UWB carries a lot more data than Bluetooth, and its limitations won't affect using it for headphones. Do it, Samsung!
Google remembered it is a search company and made the Search widget a lot better
Options are good The new Search widget settings add handy shortcuts to change how you'll use it.
Ask Jerry: What can I do about dishonest app developers?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
For me, the right time to buy a Galaxy S25 is next year
Android & Chill With new hardware and software, I'd wait to buy an S25. You'll save a lot of money, too!
Of course Gemini is being used for crimes
No surprises here Criminals are early adopters of anything that makes it easier. Like AI.
What you need to know about DeepSeek
Good. Bad. Ugly. You need to read this before you let the hype around DeepSeek AI lure you in.
Ask Jerry: What is the deal with Qi2 and the Galaxy S25?
The Galaxy S25 supports Qi2 — just not the part you want it to support.
Is the partnership between Samsung and Google ruining the Android ecosystem?
Android & Chill Are Samsung and Google working together making Android worse?
The Galaxy S25 shows me that it's time for Samsung to build its own Snapdragon clone
DIY Samsung has the foundry, and Qualcomm can provide the licenses.
What is Agentic AI, and why is it such a big deal on the Galaxy S25?
I think therefore I am Agentic AI is the next step towards smarter computing.
The Galaxy S25 Slim: If it's real, who asked for this?
Android & Chill Making a phone even slimmer comes with a lot of compromises.
With a US ban almost here, what can save TikTok?
To the wire TikTok still has a few options to stop Sunday's ban.
Samsung's AI subscription is no different than what Apple and Google are already doing
Android & Chill US Consumers don't view Samsung as a software company.
US adds Tencent to its Chinese Military entity list, but what does that mean?
Now what? Tencent is on the US's watch list but WeChat isn't going anywhere. Yet.
Best tips for extending the life of your phone's battery
Battery care How do I make sure my phone's battery lasts as long as possible?
From more AI and foldables to better 5G — here's what we can expect from the mobile tech market in 2025
What's next AI will still be the star of the show in 2025 but expect growth elsewhere, too.
Declutter your online presence to start off fresh for the new year
New Years Resolution You can be out there without being too far out there.
Apple did the bare minimum because it doesn't care about you either
Android & Chill Because Apple and Google won't work together, the FBI says users should switch to a better messenger.
Without saying it, Google basically confirmed Android 16 and 17 won't offer any fantastic new features
Android & Chill Adding support for two more versions of Android to the Pixel 6 means most new features will be locked behind the Pixel paywall.
Gigahertz versus cores — what makes a good phone chip?
What am I looking at here? Speed is how fast you can do it. Cores determine how many things you can do.
