Monica Chin
Monica Chin is a writer at The Verge, covering computers. Previously, she was a staff writer for Tom's Guide, where she wrote about everything from artificial intelligence to social media and the internet of things to. She had a particular focus on smart home, reviewing multiple devices. In her downtime, you can usually find her at poetry slams, attempting to exercise, or yelling at people on Twitter.
Latest articles by Monica Chin
How To Activate and Deactivate Google Location History
By Monica Chin published
Does Google knowing where you've been creep you out? Don't worry: It's super easy to stop that.
How To Report Offensive Content On YouTube
By Monica Chin published
Found a horrible video on YouTube? Here's how you can report it to YouTube's moderators.
12 Smart Alarm Clocks with Alexa or Google Assistant
By Monica Chin published
Alexa or Google Assistant could make you a morning person.
Lenovo Smart Clock review
By Monica Chin published
Powered by Google Assistant, the Lenovo Smart Clock is a simple and superb bedside gadget.
Meet Bose's New Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
By Monica Chin published
Bose's Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 offer four microphones, support for Alexa and Google Assistant and AR apps.
My Month with a Smart Mirror: Not Everything Needs Alexa
By Monica Chin published
A week with iHome's smart mirror convinced me that not everything needs a virtual assistant built in.
Facebook Dating FAQ: Secret Crush and Everything You Need to Know
By Monica Chin published
Dating on Facebook is launching later this year. Here's what you need to know.
29 Best Alexa Skills for Trivia
By Monica Chin, Michael Gowan published
These Alexa skills will test your knowledge and teach you a few things, too.
How to set up and use Alexa Guard
By Monica Chin published
Here are step-by-step instructions for setting up Amazon's new home-security feature, Alexa Guard.
My Trip to Amazon Go: The Surveillance State Sure Is Convenient!
By Monica Chin published
Amazon opened its first cashier-less convenience store in New York City. It was the oddest shopping experience of my life.
How to Set Up and Personalize Google Assistant on Phones and Tablets
By Monica Chin published
Getting started with a voice assistant may look complicated, but it’s actually quite simple. Here’s how to set up and customize Google Assistant.
Amazon Echo Wall Clock Review: It's a Clock
By Monica Chin published
This affordable analog clock can help you keep an eye on your timers — but that's about it.
Teen Suing Apple for $1 Billion Over False Arrest Linked to Facial Recognition
By Monica Chin published
Apple’s facial-recognition system allegedly screwed up, and it could cost the company big-time.
Best Google Inbox Alternative: Spike vs. Spark
By Monica Chin published
Google has pulled the plug on its Inbox app. Here are two alternatives you can try, and how they stack up.
How to Make John Legend Your Google Assistant Voice
By Monica Chin published
Google Assistant can now talk in the soothing tones of John Legend. Here’s how to set it up.
How To Kid-Proof Your Amazon Echo
By Monica Chin published
Changing these four settings will help parents sleep at night.
Sony Aibo Review: This $2,900 Robot Dog Made Me Contemplate What It Means to Be Real
By Monica Chin published
The Sony Aibo is much more than pricey robot. So much more that it will tug at your emotions between charges.
Malware Is Coming: How Game of Thrones Could Infect Your PC
By Monica Chin published
Pirated episodes of Game of Thrones are a breeding ground for malware, followed in the toxicity rankings by Arrow and The Walking Dead.
How to Survive Cyberbullying
By Monica Chin published
Short- and long-term tips for dealing with online trolls.
How to Make Alexa an Intercom Using Drop-in and Announcements
By Monica Chin published
No more shouting yourself hoarse when dinner’s ready.
How to Play Apple Music on Alexa
By Monica Chin published
You can finally use Apple Music through Alexa. Here's how.
Here's How Facebook Plans to Clean Up Its Privacy Mess
By Monica Chin published
To clean up the past year's fiascos, Mark Zuckerberg has a list of actions Facebook plans to make its platform more secure in the future.
How To Stop Facebook From Blabbing Out Your Phone Number
By Monica Chin published
Facebook makes your mobile number public by default. Here's how to protect your phone number from snoops.
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