Thomas’ first gadget memory was typing 7734 into his father’s inverted, HP-35 scientific calculator. Clearly fated to tech blogging, he would have to wait another 20 years before the rise of the medium. A degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering led Thomas to Silicon Valley just prior to the dot-com boom. In June of 2011, Thomas wrote his 1,362,258th word for Engadget, leaving to help launch The Verge.

Thomas Ricker

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Philips Hue Wall Switch Module review: smart-ish, at last

ZIGBEE ON MARS!

How to make an AirTag holder for your pet’s collar

Nvidia’s Broadcast update filters the sound of a billion sex-starved cicadas

The Nintendo Switch can’t be stopped

Cowboy’s improved C4 electric bike launches alongside first step-through model

Verizon sells AOL and Yahoo for about half of what it paid

Kroger begins testing drone deliveries for baby products and s’mores

Any video conferencing app can use the iPad Pro’s fancy zoom and pan camera

is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years.

Deputy Editor

Meta’s historic loss in court could cost a lot more than $375 million

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