Christina Bonnington

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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Leaked photos reveal the new ‘iPhone XS’ and Apple Watch Series 4

Don't let the name fool you—the phones are actually extra large.

On Aug 31, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Here’s how to apply for a verified account on Instagram

Here's how to apply for a verified account on Instagram.

On Aug 31, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Telecom companies are lying to senior citizens about net neutrality

They're using robocalls to do it.

On Aug 30, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

Apple Sent Out Special Event Invites, and the Memes Are Perfect

Apple’s mysterious event invite is raising so many questions

Apple's next event September 12 should answer our many, many questions.

On Aug 30, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Amazon and Bernie Sanders are embroiled in a workers’ rights battle

Sanders has accused Amazon of not paying workers a fare, livable wage.

On Aug 30, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Vandals rename New York City ‘Jewtropolis’ on Mapbox

Hacked maps appeared in Snap Maps, on the New York Times, and on The Weather Channel.

On Aug 30, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Elon Musk faces libel suit following ‘pedo’ tweetstorm

The Tesla CEO is in hot water again.

On Aug 30, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Internal memo suggests Facebook is intolerant of conservative views

A Facebook employee alleges that Facebook doesn't support opposing political views.

On Aug 29, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Instagram finally adds verified accounts for VIP users

Important Instagram users can better differentiate themselves from common folk—or fake accounts.

On Aug 29, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

Twitter Suspends Hundreds of Accounts for 'Coordinated Manipulation'

Twitter suspends 500 more accounts for ‘coordinated manipulation’

Twitter is trying to clear out bad actors spreading misinformation and discord.

On Aug 28, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

Tumblr is cracking down on deepfake porn and creepshots

Tumblr is making its anti-hate rules more explicit.

On Aug 27, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

You can download Windows 95 as a desktop app

You can download Windows 95 and play it as an app

Take a trip down memory lane with a download of the OS you grew up with.

On Aug 27, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Facebook pulls its data-tracking VPN app, Onavo Protect

Further proof that trusting Facebook with your privacy is a misguided effort.

On Aug 27, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Tesla insiders claim things are a hot mess at the company

Tesla employees are having a rough time under their erratic CEO.

On Aug 24, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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A recent T-Mobile hack affects 2 million customers

T-Mobile hack: Here’s what you need to know

No passwords or social security numbers were compromised.

On Aug 24, 2018 by Christina Bonnington