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
What Sonos' IPO Means For Your Smart Home
By Monica Chin published
Here's why one of the biggest smart-home players just went public.
How to Stream Music using Alexa Cast
By Monica Chin published
It's very convenient —if you have Amazon Music.
Google Bans Crypto-Mining Apps From Play Store
By Monica Chin published
Google has now banned several app categories from the Google Play store, including cryptocurrency miners.
Alexa Can Now Tell You Business Phone Numbers and Hours
By Monica Chin published
You'll soon be able to ask Alexa for a business's opening hours, address, and phone number.
Nasty Spyware Infects 11 Million Users: What to Do Now
By Monica Chin published
Researchers have foundbrowser extensions and mobile apps that invisibly collect the browsing history of over 11 million users.
Why You Should Upgrade to Chrome 68 Right Now
By Monica Chin published
Chrome 68 will begin labeling all HTTP sites as 'not secure,' and sites you navigate to with this prefix will show a Not Secure warning.
How To Fine-Tune Your Music With Alexa
By Monica Chin published
Alexa can now make your music your own.
Weird! Gorilla Glass 6 Can Make Phones Feel Like Snakeskin
By Monica Chin published
Your next phone won't just survive 15 drops, it will look and feel nothing like glass.
Sengled Solo Color Plus Review: Smart Bulb Meets Bluetooth Speaker
By Monica Chin published
A light bulb or a Bluetooth speaker? The Sengled Solo Color Plus is both, but it's on the pricey side.
21 Million Exposed in Timehop Data Breach: What to Do Now
By Monica Chin published
A data breach has put 21 million users of the Timehop mobile app at risk -- but don't panic.
Dell Owners Hit by Tech Scammers Who Know All About Their PCs
By Monica Chin published
For the past 3 years, Dell users have reported creepy calls from tech-support scammers who seem to know everything about their PCs.
Google Reinvents Chrome with Big Update: How to Try It
By Monica Chin published
Here's how to get Chrome's major re-design.
YouTube’s Incognito Mode Is Here: How to Use It
By Monica Chin published
Finally, you can hide your YouTube browsing from the world.
Belkin’s New Power Bank Is Perfect for iPhone Owners
By Monica Chin published
Belkin's newest power bank is perfect for iPhone fans.
The First Alexa Board Game Is Both Fun and Terrifying
By Monica Chin published
The future of board games is bright...but different.
These Android Apps Could Secretly Be Recording Your Screen
By Monica Chin published
Researchers examined 17,000 Android apps to see whether any secretly used your phone's microphone. Here's what they found.
Insane 9-Lens Camera Phone Could Even Score with DSLRs
By Monica Chin published
Light could roll out a smartphone with 9 cameras lenses (yes, 9) before the end of this year.
Nest 3 vs. Ecobee4: Which Smart Thermostat Wins?
By Monica Chin published
Two devices dominate the smart thermostat market. But the Ecobee is the better buy.
Should You Buy Your Child an Echo or a Google Home?
By Monica Chin published
Kids love talking to digital assistants. But is it a good idea? Here's what the experts say.
Sneaky! AT&T Just Doubled Admin Fee for 64.5 Million Customers
By Monica Chin published
AT&T has doubled the "administrative fee" on the bottom of its monthly wireless bills from 76 cents to $1.99.
Wi-Fi Is Getting a Big Security Upgrade
By Monica Chin published
The Wi-Fi Alliance has announced its next Wi-Fi security standard, which will roll out in the coming years.
'All I See Is People Dying,' Says Man's Amazon Echo
By Monica Chin published
A San Francisco man says his Amazon Alexa device told him out of the blue: 'All I see is people dying.' Amazon doesn't have an explanation.
Millions of Baby Monitors, Security Cameras Easy to Hack
By Monica Chin published
Many different brands of cheap security cameras and baby monitors share the same weaknesses, making them easy to hack.
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