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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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WordPress refuses to take down Sandy Hook conspiracy theories

The father of a child who died at Sandy Hook is fighting back.

On Aug 14, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

FBI warns of ATM cash-out scam

FBI issues banks a warning about planned ATM hack

Scammers are planning a cash-out scam.

On Aug 14, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Banks and retailers are using your online movements to ID you

Companies are tracking your taps and swipes, they say, in the name of fraud.

On Aug 14, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

There's Waldo Robot

‘There’s Waldo’ is a robot that can spot Waldo faster than you can

Well that's not any fun.

On Aug 13, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Report: Google tracks location data even when you’ve told it not to (updated)

Google is tracking you more than you may think.

On Aug 13, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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11-year-old hacks replica Florida election results—in less than 10 minutes

For young hackers, overcoming government website security was a piece of cake.

On Aug 13, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Researchers taught an AI to compose Shakespearean sonnets

Shall I compare thee to a computer's display?

On Aug 12, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Brand new Macs were vulnerable to hacking during their first WiFi log-on, security researchers reveal

The issue, demonstrated at Black Hat in Las Vegas, was fixed in macOS 10.13.6 in July.

On Aug 10, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Everything you need to know about the Galaxy Note9

The Note9 has a slightly larger display, and slightly smarter camera.

On Aug 10, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Comcast fixes 2 security flaws that exposed personal customer data

An authentication feature revealed partial customer home addresses.

On Aug 9, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Russians accessed Florida voter registration systems, senator says

He warns the system has been compromised.

On Aug 9, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Uber Eats ditches flat-rate delivery fee

The delivery fee now varies based on the distance.

On Aug 8, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Airbnb backtracks on plan to let guests stay at the Great Wall of China

People on Chinese social media had mixed reactions to the idea.

On Aug 8, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Facebook Messenger gets a little more fun with 2 augmented reality games

There are more games to come.

On Aug 8, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Anki Vector is an adorable robot and smart home helper

This is a real robotic assistant.

On Aug 8, 2018 by Christina Bonnington