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
Apps Are Selling Your Location: Here’s How to Stop It
By Monica Chin published
Thousands of apps are secretly collecting and selling your location, according to a new report.
21 Cheap Tech Products That Make Life Easier
By Don Reisinger, Monica Chin published
Technology is supposed to make your life easier, not harder. These products are relatively inexpensive and can genuinely improve your life.
Bethesda Leaks Personal Data of Fallout 76 Players
By Monica Chin published
Game publisher Bethesda accidentally leaked names, email addresses, street addresses of an unknown number of customers.
The Property Brothers Tell Us How to Sell a Smart Home
By Monica Chin published
We asked the stars of HGTV's Property Brothers for their advice on selling a smart home.
Instagram Unveils 'Close Friends' Feature: How to Use It
By Monica Chin published
Here's how you can share a Story to only your closest friends.
Exclusive: Amazon Offering Gift Cards to Data Breach Victims
By Monica Chin published
Amazon has given gift cards to some Black Friday data-breach victims as a "token of apology," ranging from $5 to $100.
How to Use Google Assistant During the Holidays
By Monica Chin published
An update to Google Assistant encourages more polite manners with a Pretty Please feature. And kids can now talk to Santa.
Google Home Hub vs Echo Show: What Should You Buy?
By Monica Chin published
The Google Home Hub and Echo Show are both formidable smart displays, but they are very different in terms of price, size and features.
Amazon Echo Sub Review: Alexa Brings the Bass
By Monica Chin published
The Echo Sub brings the most powerful bass of any Alexa speaker yet — but you're limited with how you can use it.
Echo Dot vs. Google Home Mini: Why Amazon Wins
By Monica Chin published
The Echo Dot and Google Home Mini are both formidable smart speakers under $50, but Amazon’s comes out on top.
You Can Now Skype on Amazon Echo: Here's How
By Monica Chin published
Here's how to make Skype calls with Alexa.
Comcast Forced to Refund $700,000 in Hidden Fee Fiasco
By Monica Chin published
Comcast will issue refunds to 20,000 Massachusetts customers after the ISP failed to disclose extra fees that increased customers' monthly bills.
Finally, There's a Keurig for Alcohol
By Monica Chin published
Keurig and Anheuser-Busch have released Drinkworks Home Bar by Keurig, a Keurig machine that makes cocktails instead of coffee.
How To Use Amazon Echo Buttons for Routines
By Monica Chin published
Here's how to start your Alexa routines with the push of a button.
How to Wipe Your Amazon Echo (And Other Smart Devices)
By Monica Chin published
Follow these steps before ditching your smart device.
Facebook Portal Review Roundup: Limited Features, Privacy Concerns
By Monica Chin published
Here's what the critics are saying about Facebook's new smart display.
Get a Free Google Home Mini with This Spotify Deal
By Monica Chin published
Spotify is giving free Google Home Minis to subscribers to its family plan.
The One Google App Every Parent Needs
By Monica Chin published
With the Google Family Link, parents can view their children's activity, manage app usage, set screen time limits and more.
Echo Spot vs. Echo Show: Which Should You Buy?
By Monica Chin published
Buying a smart speaker can be a big decision, but we’re here to help.
iPhone XS Issues: The Biggest Complaints So Far
By Monica Chin published
From spotty cellular reception and charging issues to Beautygate, here are the biggest complaints that iPhone XS owners have.
Razer Phone 2 Review Roundup: Game On or Game Over?
By Monica Chin published
The Razer Phone 2 reviews are in, and critics are decidedly mixed on Razer's latest gaming phone.
Should Alexa Be Your Child’s Friend?
By Monica Chin published
More and more kids are making friends with virtual assistants – but when does it go too far?
iOS 12.0.1 Doesn’t Fix This Huge Problem
By Monica Chin published
The new iOS 12.0.1 update fails to fix some major iOS problems, and introduces a few new ones.
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