Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
With the Pixel 8 series, there is now a clear divide between Google's Android and Google Pixel
Android & Chill The Pixel 8 showcases everything Google has to offer in ways no other phone ever will — or can.
The Tensor G3 in the Pixel 8 is the best phone chip today
The right stuff Google's Tensor G3 is designed to do a few things better than any others. Those things happen to be the best parts of a Pixel phone.
You need this 90-degree charging cable even if you don't know you need it
Get sideways Using your phone while it's plugged in is a good way to bust the USB port. A 90-degree cable can help.
The Google Nest Thermostat is what I use and recommend, and you can save $40 if you buy it today
Hot Deal If you want a simple but functional smart thermostat for your home and want to save a lot of money this is the one to buy.
The five Raspberry Pi accessories I'm buying on Prime Day
Raspberry Pi Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days means it's time to grab some of the things that make a Raspberry Pi extra cool.
With the Pixel 8, Google just won the AI war
Android & Chill AI is everywhere now, but it's best showcased in those small ways where it's quietly working in the background.
How does your phone's OLED display work?
Looking good Your phone probably has an OLED display. It's not easy to make one that looks great, but it's a really cool process.
FedEx can make your phone trade-in disappear, but you don't have to make it easy
Android & Chill Stealing the phone out of a FedEx box is a real thing that happens every day.
The Pixel 8 needs to avoid the heat problems plaguing the iPhone 15
That's hawt There are plenty of reasons a phone gets too hot. None of them are good reasons.
Forget Apple and Samsung - the Garmin Venu 3 is the best wearable if you're in a wheelchair
Android & Chill Garmin's Venu 3 is the first wearable that doesn't treat people in a wheelchair as an afterthought.
It took Apple to make accessibility features look cool
Pinch, knock, and tap The Apple Watch Double Tap feature isn't new or unique. It's also handy for people who actually need it.
Android security updates: Everything you need to know
stay safe! The September 2023 security patch has arrived! Here's what to keep an eye out for.
Playing Assassin's Creed on an iPhone sounds fun, but I'd rather have better battery life
Android & Chill Putting a powerful chip in our phone is fine and can be fun. I wish as much attention was given to making them use less power though.
How do blue light-filtering screen protectors work and should you buy one?
Bright Light Block the light that can be irritating at bedtime with a blue light filtering screen protector.
Here’s what the Google trial is about and why you should care
Google in hot water U.S. v. Google (part one) is a go. Did Google break any laws, or is the Justice Department looking at the wrong things?
USB-C on the iPhone 15 might not be what you think
Android & Chill The E.U. common-charger mandate means that Apple will finally release an iPhone that has a USB-C port. It probably will still be as Appley as ever, though.
The Fairphone 5 isn't headed to the US, and I really wish it was
It's Not Fair The Fairphone 5 is the phone I would buy if it were sold in the U.S.
Protect your privacy as you head back to school
Android & Chill Heading off to college is both fun and stressful. Don't let it be less of the fun and more of the stress because of your online presence.
ASUS Chromebox 4 vs. ASUS Fanless Chromebox: Which one should you get?
Versus Choices are slim when buying a Chromebox. See if either of these options is right for you.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 has me almost ready for a foldable
Android & Chill As someone who has never been interested in foldable phones, I didn't think I'd like the Galaxy Z Flip 5 as much as I do.
Even if Android is ready for eSIM tech your carrier probably isn't
Not There Yet Using an eSIM is supposed to be easier but phone carriers have a unique ability to ruin everything.
HP Chromebox G3 vs. HP Chromebase
Versus A Chrome OS desktop option is great, but you need to buy the right one.
Why don't Google Pixel phones take great video?
Android & Chill the Google Pixel is the king when it comes to taking photos. Why is it behind when it comes to video?
