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Christina Bonnington


Christina Bonnington is a tech reporter who specializes in consumer gadgets, apps, and the trends shaping the technology industry. Her work has also appeared in Gizmodo, Wired, Refinery29, Slate, Bicycling, and Outside Magazine. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has a background in electrical engineering.

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What Airplane mode is—and how it can make your life easier

Ever wondered what really happens when you switch on Airplane mode?

On Aug 17, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

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Future Samsung phones could include a built-in breathalyzer

This might be the most useful new smartphone feature yet.

On Aug 15, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

August smart lock

How to ditch keys forever with a smart lock

A smart lock can make your front door a whole lot more useful.

On Aug 15, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Animated paperclip Clippy

How Microsoft’s Clippy went from hated assistant to beloved icon

Microsoft's old, annoying assistant has made an unlikely resurgence.

On Aug 14, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

smart luggage

Everything you need to know before buying smart luggage

Your luggage can work for you, if you're willing to pony up some extra cash.

On Aug 12, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Women riding bike at Google

Google CEO speaks out about women in tech in wake of anti-diversity memo

Google CEO Sundar Pichai talked with girls at a coding event this week.

On Aug 11, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

smart remote

Everything you need to know before buying a smart remote

The one remote to rule them all. But which one is for you?

On Aug 10, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Redheaded emoji

Is America ready for the redhead emoji?

Gingers, stand up and be counted.

On Aug 8, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Amazon Fashion splash page

Amazon secretly owns a bunch of brands you’d never expect

If you love Arabella lingerie or NuPro tech accessories, you actually love Amazon.

On Aug 7, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Boston Dynamics Atlas robot

This robot’s offstage fall is every theater major’s worst nightmare

Judgement Day still seems firmly in the land of science fiction.

On Aug 7, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

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How to watch and photograph the August 2017 solar eclipse like a pro

For the best solar eclipse shots, you'll need to do some preparation first.

On Aug 7, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

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Amazon’s Jeff Bezos just became the richest person in the world

Bezos beats out Bill Gates, who's held the top spot since 2013.

On Jul 27, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Google Tests Vacation Rental Search

Google is quietly testing out vacation rentals in its hotel search

When you search hotels in Europe, vacation rentals may also crop up now.

On Jul 26, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Bye on sidewalk

RIP Adobe Flash, nuisance to all

So long, annoying plug-in warnings!

On Jul 25, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Roomba will soon be able to map wi-fi

iRobot may sell maps of users’ home layouts in the future

Your data can always be sold to the highest bidder. Always.

On Jul 25, 2017 by Christina Bonnington