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 Connect an Amazon Echo to a Harmony Remote
By Mike Prospero, Monica Chin published
You can connect the Amazon Echo smart speaker to the Logitech Harmony Elite universal remote. Here's how to make your home theater controlled by your voice.
Don't Fall For These Apex Legends Scams
By Monica Chin published
Scammers are targeting Apex Legends players with fake offers of Android and iOS apps that don't exist.
Don’t Use Facebook? Facebook Tracks You Anyway
By Monica Chin published
New report details how dozens of Android apps share user data with Facebook, even if you don't have a Facebook account.
I Let Amazon's Echo Look Dress Me for a Week: The Good, Bad and Creepy
By Monica Chin published
Amazon's Alexa-powered camera that tells you what to wear is a neat idea, but it's not for everyone.
747 Million Stolen Accounts Up For Sale: What To Do
By Monica Chin published
A mysterious hacker is selling more than 700 million stolen accounts on the dark web. Here's what you need to do.
It's a Me, Ransomware! Super Mario Image Hides Malicious Code
By Monica Chin published
Researchers have discovered malware hiding in a picture of Nintendo's most famous character, Mario.
Cortana Is Dead: Why Microsoft Needs to Move On
By Monica Chin published
Cortana is dead, but Microsoft doesn't want to admit it yet.
How Facebook Scammed Kids with 'Friendly Fraud' Games
By Monica Chin published
Newly released court documents indicate that Facebook knowingly took advantage of kids to profit from freemium games.
Facebook Portal Review: A Not-So-Smart Display
By Mike Prospero, Monica Chin published
Even if we didn't have privacy concerns, we'd still recommend against the Facebook Portal, because it just isn't as capable as other smart displays.
Amazon Echo Input Sale: Alexa-fy Any Speaker for $20
By Monica Chin published
Amazon's Echo Input lets you make any speaker Alexa-ready, and now it's $15 off.
These Creepy Smart Home Sensors Are Straight Out of Black Mirror
By Monica Chin published
Upcoming tech from Panasonic controls your smart home based on your emotions.
Google, Google on the Wall: Meet The Capstone Smart Mirror
By Monica Chin published
Here's what to expect from Capstone's upcoming Google Assistant-powered smart mirror.
Okay, Bixby? Hands-On With Samsung's New Smart Appliances
By Monica Chin published
Samsung's Bixby is taking on Google Assistant and Amazon's Alexa with new skills for the kitchen.
10 New Things Google Assistant Can Do for You
By Monica Chin published
From real-time translation to auto-punctuation, here are the biggest features you'll see from Google Assistant in 2019.
Meet Wagz, the First Smart Home System For Dogs
By Monica Chin published
Wagz has a suite of smart home products for your furry friend.
Alexa Or Google Assistant? These Headphones Have Both
By Monica Chin published
Harman's JBL Live puts two voice assistants in one headset, but that may not be enough.
Bixby, Do My Laundry! Samsung Launches New Smart Washer and Dryer
By Monica Chin published
Samsung has announced new devices centered around its Bixby voice assistant.
This Gadget Untangles One of the Biggest Problems With Hairdryers
By Monica Chin published
Hands-on with the wireless, infrared hairdryer of the future.
This Gadget Taught Me to DJ in 10 Minutes
By Monica Chin published
The new Hercules DJ helps amateurs mix their own tracks. We got a hands-on look at it at CES 2019.
Online Game Breach Hits 8 Million: What to Do Now
By Monica Chin published
Someone has stolen the full user database of BlankMediaGames, maker of the popular online role-playing game Town of Salem.
Best Alexa Skills To Impress Your Family
By Monica Chin published
From Ted Talks to Tic Tac Toe, use these Alexa skills to show your family all it can do.
Alexa Just Got a Heck of a Lot Smarter
By Monica Chin published
Alexa has a new way to answer your hardest questions.
Facebook Let Other Companies Read Your Private Messages (Update: Netflix Responds)
By Richard Priday, Monica Chin published
Even with maximum privacy settings, Facebook still let companies access users' information, and that of their Facebook friends.
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