Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
What I want to see from Google in 2024
Android & Chill What Google needs to do to win back user trust in 2024.
Jerry Hildenbrand's Top 10 of 2023
2023 is done. As we wrap the year up it's time to look back at what stood out for me.
Your loved ones need access to your phone once you've passed away
Android & Chill All the digital information you're keeping on your phone can be important to the people you've left behind.
Social media is usually not the right time or place for companies to fight - it's just an easy win
Android & Chill We're being manipulated to pick sides by companies that can easily afford real court battles.
This last-minute Cyber Monday deal on two wireless chargers is too good to pass up
No more dead batteries When it's not in your hand, it's on the charger. That's the beauty of wireless charging.
Your complete Cyber Monday Raspberry Pi beginner's guide
New Pi Smell Cyber Monday is a great time to grab everything you need to start having fun with a Raspberry Pi.
Take your phone's camera to the next level with these Cyber Monday deals
Say Cheese Your phone has a great camera and a few accessories can help you use it like a pro.
My favorite smart lock is on sale for Black Friday and it's only $179
Key Free My Yale Assure Smart lock means I can lock everyone out of my house but my family. I paid full price but you don't have to.
Learn how to code and save $40 with this Arduino starter kit deal
Learning is fun! An Arduino is the perfect introduction to electronics and software development, and this late Black Friday deal is a great way to get started.
This battery bank fits in the tiny pocket in your jeans and you can get two of them for just $30
Tiny powerhouse The best battery pack is the one you have with you. This little gem is something you can always carry around.
Scammers and thieves love Cyber Monday as much as you do
Android & Chill If you're not careful you can easily fall victim to folks who work hard to screw you over. Here are a few things to look out for.
This totally unnecessary but awesome Raspberry Pi-powered robot tank is only $55 for Black Friday
Three laws of robotics I need a Raspberry Pi robot tank in my life because how else can I start hosting my own BattleBots tournament?
Blocking ads on YouTube is like trying to sneak into the movies
Price of admission YouTube exists to make money, and Google will try to squeeze as much from us as it can.
The oldest Android TV box is still the one you should buy this Black Friday
Smart TV The Nvidia Shield TV is the oldest supported Android device you can buy. It's also the best Android TV box you can buy.
Repairability is a phone feature that doesn't get enough love
Android & Chill Everyone loves to see an awesome camera and a fast processor, but being easy to repair is just as important.
Sideloading on iOS will be a dumpster fire
Open door policy The E.U. may force Apple to allow sideloading on the iPhone. Oh boy.
We didn't really want satellite phones after all, did we?
Android & Chill Just because a feature is possible doesn't mean we'll ever actually see it. We have more control than we realize.
You should buy your kid a Raspberry Pi this Black Friday
Smart Kids, Smart Future Kids love tech. Some kids are really into it, and a Raspberry Pi is a cool gift they'll love learning with.
How can Google use earbuds to check your heart rate?
White Noise You can buy earbuds that act as a heart rate tracker, but Google is trying to use the ones you already have.
Google's Pixel camera AI isn't 'destroying humanity' or creating any sort of apocalypse
Android & Chill Google's Pixel camera AI tools can't do anything without people tapping buttons and making decisions.
Qualcomm's XPAN tech is the best new audio feature you'll probably never get to use
Can you hear me now? Lossless audio streaming over Wi-Fi directly to your headphones is great. Too bad it won't see wide adoption.
Google works hard to make sure AI isn't evil
Android & Chill AI is going to be an even bigger part of our tech future. The companies developing it need to be both responsible and ethical.
What is a privacy-focused Android phone?
Spyware-free You can buy a "privacy-focused" Android phone that attempts to stop big tech from spying on you. Should you?
