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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.

Zika virus testing: Illuminated sign for Zika awareness

Scientists develop a cheap, smartphone-based test for Zika

This fast Zika-testing solution could become an important tool for cash-strapped health clinics.

On Mar 22, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Tech
Pikachu on Apple Watch Game Boy emulator

There’s now a Game Boy emulator for the Apple Watch

Now we finally have a reason to buy an Apple Watch Series 2.

On Mar 21, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Internet Culture
Screengrab of Apple Clips app

Everything you need to know about Clips, Apple’s new video-editing app

Apple doesn't want to be left out of the social networking conversation.

On Mar 21, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Tech
Sunglasses on woman's face

Apple is reportedly working on its own augmented reality glasses

Apple has a large team dedicated to working on augmented reality glasses and iPhone camera features.

On Mar 20, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

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Stephen Hawking is going to space

Hawking immediately accepted Richard Branson's offer.

On Mar 20, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Tech
Screengrab of Amazon website

Amazon brings its Alexa assistant to the iPhone

iPhone owners can get nearly all of Alexa's main features through the Amazon app.

On Mar 17, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Tech
Uber crashes into gas station

Out-of-control Uber crashes into gas station, erupts into flames

Orange mocha frappucinos are not suspected to be involved in the accident.

On Mar 16, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Internet Culture
Fake craft fire

Battery-powered headphones ignite on flight, burn woman’s face

The battery-powered headphones caught fire, singing her face and hair.

On Mar 16, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Tech
Woman holding ESTI Eye iPhone case

Now you can have an iPhone and an Android in one device

ESTI's Eye case gives iPhone users a 5-inch, HD AMOLED Android phone... on their iPhone.

On Mar 14, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Tech
Boaty McBoatface yellow submersible

Internet-christened Boaty McBoatface makes its maiden voyage

A submarine named Boaty McBoatface will embark upon an Antarctic expedition this Friday.

On Mar 14, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Tech
Uptime iOS app images

With Uptime, you can watch YouTube videos with friends

Google's new iOS app Uptime lets you watch, comment on, and react to videos in real time with friends.

On Mar 14, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Tech
Google Waymo self driving car on street

Google wants to block Uber’s self-driving car project

Google believes Uber is using stolen technology in its self-driving cars.

On Mar 13, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Tech
Google reCAPTCHA system on laptop

Google’s new reCAPTCHA system automatically knows if you’re human

Say goodbye to those "I'm not a robot" buttons.

On Mar 10, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Tech
Alta HR band on a woman's wrist

Why Fitbit isn’t the future of wearables

A new crop of devices are pushing the boundaries of what a wearable can do.

On Mar 10, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Tech
Facebook Day screengrabs

Facebook adds Snapchat Stories clone to its main app, too

You can share a stream of photos and videos that expire in 24 hours. Sound familiar?

On Mar 9, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

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