Articles by Kimberly Gedeon

Kimberly Gedeon, holding a Master's degree in International Journalism, launched her career as a journalist for MadameNoire's business beat in 2013. She loved translating stuffy stories about the economy, personal finance and investing into digestible, easy-to-understand, entertaining stories for young women of color. During her time on the business beat, she discovered her passion for tech as she dove into articles about tech entrepreneurship, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and the latest tablets. After eight years of freelancing, dabbling in a myriad of beats, she's finally found a home at Laptop Mag that accepts her as the crypto-addicted, virtual reality-loving, investing-focused, tech-fascinated nerd she is. Woot!

Articles by: Kimberly Gedeon

'Create a party unicorn!' Use Bard to make AI art thanks to new Adobe collaboration

By Kimberly Gedeon published 10 May 23

Google Bard is collaborating with Adobe Firefly to deliver AI tools to artsy individuals who need an inspirational nudge in the right direction.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai delivers the keynote address at the 2019 Google I/O conference at Shoreline Amphitheatre

Google I/O rumored to bomb-Bard us with AI updates — 3 new features that’ll scare ChatGPT

By Kimberly Gedeon last updated 10 May 23

A new report from CNBC reveals that Google I/O will roll out a slew of new AI updates and news.

How to watch Google I/O 2023: Expect news about the Pixel Fold, Pixel 7a, Android 14

By Kimberly Gedeon last updated 10 May 23

Wondering how to watch Google I/O 2023? We've got your back! After all, who would want to miss Google's latest updates on its most highly anticipated products?

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 review: Business laptop with 15-hour battery life

By Kimberly Gedeon published 5 May 23

Editor's Choice

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is less than $2,000 and delivers competition-beating power, nearly 15 hours of battery life, and rival-surpassing graphics.

The Google Pixel Fold reminds me of the Microsoft Surface Duo — 3 reasons why that's a bad thing

By Kimberly Gedeon published 5 May 23

The Google Pixel Fold looks an awful lot like the Microsoft Surface Duo — and that's not a good thing.

Google AirTags rival rumored to launch soon — how it may beat Apple's locator tag

By Kimberly Gedeon published 4 May 23

Google is reportedly working on an AirTags rival as well as an Android counterpart for the FindMy network.

Did Microsoft sabotage Google? Update suspiciously breaks popular Chrome feature

By Kimberly Gedeon published 3 May 23

Microsoft has been accused of rolling out a new update that borks a Chrome feature that allowed users to change their default browser in one click.

Illustration depicting thief stealing money from phone

35M installed these 38 apps that sneakily use your device for ad revenue — got 'em on your phone?

By Kimberly Gedeon published 3 May 23

In case you missed it, McAfee published a report regarding 38 Android apps on Google Play with HiddenAds malware.

How to change default Google account

By Kimberly Gedeon published 2 May 23

This is an easy, step-by-step guide on how to change the default Google account on Chrome.

[Update] The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra is cheaper, better than the MacBook Pro — fight me

By Kimberly Gedeon last updated 2 May 23

The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra is one of the best laptops of the year, outperforming the 14-inch MacBook Pro in many aspects, including performance, graphics, and other crucial benchmarks.

iOS 17 Apple Wallet appears to have a new look — 3 new features in the app

By Kimberly Gedeon published 1 May 23

Apple's official iOS 17 announcement is right around the corner, but before the Cupertino-based tech giant can tell us about the new OS itself, a leaker already spilled the beans.

LG Gram 17 2023 review — how is this 17-inch laptop so light?!

By Kimberly Gedeon published 1 May 23

Editor's Choice

The LG Gram 17, packed with discrete graphics, manages to offer a humongous, gorgeous display while still only weighing three pounds. I’m floored!

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 review — there’s a 2nd display on the deck

By Kimberly Gedeon published 28 April 23

The ThinkBook Plus Gen 3’s second screen placed on the deck isn’t a gimmick. It’s extremely useful for cross-referencing several documents, but it can be slow and buggy.

I held the world's thinnest laptop at CES 2023 — why the LG Gram SuperSlim blew me away

By Kimberly Gedeon last updated 28 April 23

LG, yes, the brand best known for its home appliances, announced two new laptops in its Gram line: the SuperSlim and Style models.

Credit card being pulled out of laptop with fishing hook

New macOS malware steals credit card info in Chrome — do this before you're next

By Kimberly Gedeon last updated 28 April 23

A new nasty macOS malware called "Atomic" is spreading via shady channels that allow hackers to subscribe to a malicious software service for $1,000 a month.

How to connect AirPods to Windows 11

By Kimberly Gedeon published 27 April 23

This is an easy, step-by-step guide on how to connect AirPods to Windows 11.

How to find Facebook username on iPhone

By Kimberly Gedeon published 26 April 23

This is an easy, step-by-step guide on how to find your Facebook username on iPhone.

How to take a screenshot in Windows 11

By Phillip Tracy, Kimberly Gedeon last updated 26 April 23

Microsoft is simplifying the screenshot process in Windows 11 with a new Snipping Tool app, which combines the best features from the previous screenshot apps.

How to get AI on Snapchat

By Kimberly Gedeon published 26 April 23

This is an easy, step-by-step process on how to get AI on Snapchat.

I previewed the Asus ROG Ally — 3 things I hate about it so far

By Kimberly Gedeon published 25 April 23

The Laptop Mag team had the opportunity to have a hands-on experience with the Asus ROG Ally, and while there are many things I love about the new handheld PC, I do have my concerns.

How to remove blue paragraph symbols in Google Docs

By Kimberly Gedeon published 25 April 23

Did a gaggle of backwards blue 'P's appear in your Google Doc and you have no idea how to get rid of them? We've got the solution.

Apple AR/VR headset: New rumor suggests it'll have an iPhone feature we hate

By Kimberly Gedeon published 24 April 23

But in this case, the proprietary tech is welcome

Your skin texture looks awful on the iPhone 14 — these 3 steps will fix it

By Kimberly Gedeon published 21 April 23

The iPhone 14 has a post-processing problem. It over sharpens and over contrasts, but these three tips may help fix the issue.

Help! I can't stop touching the Asus Zenbook S 13 — its new 'plasma' material is addicting

By Kimberly Gedeon published 21 April 23

The Asus Zenbook S 13 comes with a new "Plasma Ceramic Aluminum" material that has an addictive feel.

This $4,000 Acer 3D laptop lets you play games that jump out of the screen — how it works

By Kimberly Gedeon published 20 April 23

Acer is unleashing the Acer Predator Helios 3D 15, a stunning gaming laptop that can run 3D games. The Taiwan-based company is also rolling out The Predator Helios Neo 16.

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