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
7 Big Google Search Changes Unveiled
By Monica Chin published
Here's the top seven new features, including a Discover news feed and Stories.
Watch Out: This Nasty Bug Will Crash Your Browser
By Monica Chin published
Clicking on webpages containing a certain snippet of JavaScript will crash Firefox, Chrome, Safari and possibly Edge.
Apple Watch Series 4 Review Roundup: Worth the Upgrade?
By Monica Chin published
Here's what critics say about Apple's latest smartwatch.
All-New Echo Dot Hands-on Review: Better Speaker By Design
By Monica Chin published
The third-gen Amazon Echo Dot is up to 70 percent louder than its predecessor and sports a more attractive and comfortable design.
Amazon's New Echo Plus Controls Gadgets Without Internet
By Monica Chin published
The new Amazon Echo Plus features local voice control, which means you can control other smart home devices even without an Internet connection.
Don't Let This Attack Freeze Your Mac or iPhone
By Monica Chin published
Specially crafted websites could crash or freeze your Mac or iPhone.
Amazon Is Killing The Skill (As We Know It)
By Monica Chin published
Alexa's most recognizable feature is on its way out.
3 Ways the Apple Watch Series 4 Can Save Your Life
By Monica Chin published
Apple's latest smartwatch does more than tell the time and keep you connected. It may also save your life.
Apple Watch Series 4 May Get Always-on Mode
By Monica Chin published
Apple has a long-awaited feature in the works for its wearable.
Help Me, Tom's Guide: What to Do with Google Routines
By Monica Chin published
Your guide to designing the perfect Google Routine.
This Crazy Rollable Tablet Could Be the Future of Phones
By Monica Chin published
Move over, foldable screens. This one rolls.
Lenovo Goes All-in on Smart Home With Essentials Lineup
By Monica Chin published
Lenovo is expanding its smart-home lineup.
I Just Went Ears-On with Sony's Bose Killers
By Philip Michaels, Monica Chin published
These headphones could give Bose a run for its money.
Passwords Part of Data Breach, T-Mobile Admits: What to Do Now
By Monica Chin published
T-Mobile shut down a security breach that impacted almost three million customers.
The New Aibo Is $2,899 Worth of Adorable
By Monica Chin published
For just $2899, you can own this robot dog.
Macs Attacked by North Korean Hackers: What to Know
By Monica Chin published
North Korean hacking group targets Macs in order to break into cryptocurrency exchanges and steal digital money.
Why I Ditched the Apple Watch for the Fitbit Charge 2
By Monica Chin published
How a simpler, cheaper fitness tracker proved better than a fancy smartwatch.
Here’s How to Use Cortana with Alexa (and Vice Versa)
By Monica Chin published
Alexa and Cortana cozy up.
Instagram Just Got Hacked: What to Do Now
By Monica Chin published
Russian hijackers are stealing Instagram accounts, but no one knows exactly how or why. The first thing to do is change your password.
Hackers Expose Scary Amazon Echo Vulnerability
By Monica Chin published
Security researchers presenting at DEF CON have discovered a way to turn an Amazon Echo into a spy bug.
Is Your iPhone Spying on You? Here’s What Apple Told Lawmakers
By Monica Chin published
Apple told U.S. lawmakers that no, its iPhones do not collect personal information about users, and neither do third-party iOS apps.
How To Use Alexa's Answer Update
By Monica Chin published
Here's how to use the smartest Alexa feature yet.
Alexa Voice Shopping Is Way Less Popular Than We Thought
By Monica Chin published
A new report says that voice shopping through Amazon's assistant is struggling to take off.
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