Christina Bonnington
WIRED
San Francisco, CA, United States
Contact Christina
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Christina:
Here’s the Right Way to Rescue a Soaking Wet Smartphone
Given the hundreds of ways your phone could come into life-threatening contact with liquid, you should know what to do when it happens (because it will). → Read More
Best Slack Hacks: How To Use Cool Tips & Tricks In 2019
If you're ready to make Slack a little more fun (and a lot more productive), here are 24 tips you should know. → Read More
Best Hookup Apps For Sex & One-Night Stands
Tinder may be getting press for being a hookup hotspot, but there are several excellent options for finding one-night stands, no matter your preferences. → Read More
Keyboard Shortcuts & Symbols For Mac, Google, & More
If you want to cut some time from your daily work flow, these keyboard hacks will help you fly through Chrome, text editors, and even Twitter. → Read More
18 Awesome Apps For One-Night Stands
According to Vanity Fair, Tinder is the harbinger of today's hookup-fueled "dating apocalypse." But the truth of the matter is, hooking up isn't anything new (and may in fact be hardwired into our genetics). And as for Tinder, sure, it can be used for swiftly finding a one-night stand, but there → Read More
How To Get More Out Of Your Wardrobe Without Spending $$
Inevitably, when I start going through my drawers and closet at the beginning of a season, I realize something. I had so many more clothes that I could have been wearing! They were just hiding behind or underneath something (or both). If I had a closet like Cher in Clueless, this would never be a → Read More
How To Watch Porn On Your Phone — The Right Way
We use our phones for everything these days. If that includes watching porn, don't worry: You're in very good company. There's still a stigma around phone porn usage, however. Even if you're a proud watcher, you may not want to advertise the fact right on your home screen. In truth, that would be → Read More
Now You Can Shop On Instagram
Instagram is rolling out a new way to shop in its app. In a small test, brands will be able to tag items in their posts, which users can then buy. → Read More
Instagram's Newest Feature Is Incredibly Important
Instagram made some important changes to its app. Now, if you see a friend post something that feels like a cry for help, you can do something about it. → Read More
30 Spooky Pictures Of The Full Moon
The full moon is almost here, and so is Halloween. Unfortunately, the two don't coincide this year — that's a rare occasion that won't happen again until 2020. But, we can still get in the spirit as this month's full moon rolls in on the 16th. Full moons happen every 29 to 30 days (29.53 days, → Read More
9 Uber Hacks Every 20-Something Should Know
Starting today, Uber is making its ride experience better by letting you choose the music that plays through Spotify or Pandora. → Read More
Yeti’s Fancy New Bike Will Smooth Out Your Bumpy Backcountry Rides
Christina Bonnington Yeti’s Fancy New Bike Will Smooth Out Your Bumpy Backcountry Rides 07.23.14 The Yeti SB5c features a 27.5-inch wheelbase, a compromise between the lighter weight of 26-inch wheels and steam roller-like qualities of a 29er. → Read More
Here's When You Should Use A VPN
Welcome to What the Tech?!, Refinery29's weekly column explaining the basics behind a buzzword or concept you've heard tossed around in conversation (but maybe don't actually understand). Using a VPN is a smart thing to do if you're traveling, using an open Wi-Fi network, or just want to ensure → Read More
Uber Eats Is Now Available In New York
If there is a way to eat delicious food without having to leave the apartment, we are all about it. It's why we use Seamless way, way too often. And Seamless has a new competitor on the block: Uber Eats. Not content to simply overthrow New York City's taxi empire, Uber now wants to dominate our → Read More
The 5 Most Important Things Apple Announced Today
Earlier today, Apple unveiled the next big things in its lineup, which include a new iPhone, a new iPad, and some notable software updates. But the new products weren’t the only focus. The tech giant kicked off the presentation at its Cupertino campus by addressing its fight against the FBI → Read More
Bill Gates Recreated His Yearbook Photo & It's Perfect
There's nothing like a good #TBT — and philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates just gave us a great one. On Tuesday, Gates gave his fourth Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) and shared a surprising photo to prove his identity: An uncanny recreation of his 1973 high school yearbook photo. In → Read More
You Can Now Use Apple Pay At The Pump — & It's Awesome
Nobody likes having to fill their car with gas (or at least I sure don't). It's time better spent doing, well, anything else. And I don't know about you, but I always worry about my credit card information being stolen by one of those credit card skimmers. While there's nothing that can be done → Read More
The Samsung Galaxy S7 May Out-iPhone The iPhone
If you're in the market for a new phone and are looking beyond the confines of the Apple ecosystem, it can be tough to decide what to get. Google's Nexus 5X and 6P are excellent, and the $400 Nextbit is a fun alternative to your standard glass and aluminum slate. Announced at Mobile World → Read More
What The Heck Is The Cloud?
You hear the phrase tossed around all the time: "It's stored in the cloud." "It streams from the cloud." The cloud, the cloud, the cloud. It's magical and it's everywhere. But what the fuck is it? At its most basic, the cloud is internet-connected remote storage. When you save a photo to the → Read More
Why Happy Meals In Sweden Are SO Much Cooler
Man, times have changed. Back when I was getting Happy Meals, they usually came with some cheap plastic trinket or maybe a tiny plush Woody from Toy Story. Now, kids get an unusual, and useful, addition to their Happy Meal prize. In Sweden, McDonald's updated its iconic Happy Meal box so that it → Read More