Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
If Android is split away from Google it will die
Android & Chill The DoJ is considering splitting Android away from Google over antitrust concerns. If that happens you should probably buy an iPhone.
MicroLED smartwatches and why Apple isn't selling a folding phone
MicroLED Apple isn't selling a foldable phone for the same reason we haven't seen MicroLED take off.
What the AC staff bought on Prime Day
Shopping list We love writing about tech and we love buying it, too!
Buying a Galaxy S23 FE on Prime Day is the wrong move - better deals are out there
Choose wisely Don't buy a Galaxy S23 FE just because it's on sale. Spend your money on a OnePlus 12R or Google Pixel 8 instead.
These are the headphones you should buy to start your premium audio adventure
Cheap audiophile Built for people who love music but hate high-priced gear.
The Pixel 8a was already the value champ, and now you can save 120 bucks during Prime Day
the one At $399 this is the pound-for-pound champ of the Android world.
This Creality 3D printer is $130 off and works from my phone so I'm buying it
My no fuss hobby I love to tinker with things but can appreciate stuff when it just works, too.
Google opening the Play Store to Epic won't go the way Judge Donato seems to think
Monopoly power The Judge for Epic v Google round 1 has ruled that Google has to "open the Google Play store" and Google is already working on the appeal.
Ask Jerry: What's the difference between cheap earbuds and expensive earbuds?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
In the fight between Epic and Google, there are no 'good guys'
Pot meet kettle Epic Games isn't fighting for you. It is fighting because it doesn't want to pay Google's payment processing fees.
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!
Your smartphone is more of a collaborative effort than you think
Who and what Your phone uses technology from plenty of sources. Getting it all to play well together is only half the battle; doing it legally is equally important.
The Verizon outage showcases why satellite connections and 'disaster roaming' are important
Look to the sky Verizon has gone down for millions, including people in areas affected by Hurricane Helene. It couldn't happen at a worse time.
Ask Jerry: Why is Bluetooth still so bad?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
The FTC is finally going after AI scammers
Android & Chill Some reasonable regulations need to be placed on AI companies. Meanwhile, using current laws to go after the bad guys sounds good to me.
Meta's new AI features are only a privacy nightmare if you let them be
Just say no Meta has introduced new AI features with the potential to collect, and potentially abuse, even more of your data if you say they are allowed to.
Sometimes your smartwatch is best off your wrist
Oops A smartwatch isn't exactly delicate, but they're not as tough as that cheap Timex your dad wore.
There's nothing wrong with your new phone if it overheats on day one
Let it be A lot of people worry because their brand-new phone warns them it's too hot right as they start using it. There's nothing to worry about and things are working as intended.
Ask Jerry: Where can I recycle my old phone or tablet?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
Life360 and the new Tile lineup deliver as promised. Should you use them?
Android & Chill These are useful tools for some, but others see them as making it too easy for abusers.
The Google Arts & Culture app continues to amaze me
Be fancy Google does some boneheaded and potentially evil things — all companies do — but it also produces one of my favorite smartphone apps.
When everything folds and flips and rolls, we're going to need better warranties
It's gonna break One day, phones that morph into different form factors will be the norm, and broken displays will be a much bigger deal.
RCS is finally here for the iPhone, and Google had nothing to do with it
Messaging Apple's iOS 18 brings RCS messaging because China demanded it, not because of Google's online trolling.
