Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
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?
Drake's music label could get richer because YouTube uses your data as digital currency
Android & Chill Alphabet's next AI trick might let you record a song using the voice of your favorite artist to make terrible videos better somehow.
What is RISC-V and what does it mean for Android and Wear OS?
RISC vs Reward Qualcomm and Google are developing a RISC-V Snapdragon Wear platform to power future devices. Why is this important, and what does it mean for you?
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.
