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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Cowboy e-bikes now navigate you around air pollution

Samsung heir ordered back to prison on bribery charge

Philips Hue launches a long-awaited light switch module and more

Apple Watch leak offers rare glimpse inside ‘Ultra security program’

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro said to cost $199

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra S Pen support confirmed by FCC

Google’s Fitbit acquisition wins EU approval

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

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