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

Ampler Curt e-bike review: electric doesn’t have to mean big and ugly

Vertepac XTR backpack review: carry heavier loads with less effort

Sonos is partnering with Sonance to build ceiling, in-wall, and outdoor speakers

Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC Power Pack review: insurance for the mind

What is the Home of the Future anyway?

Newsrooms must stand up to targeted campaigns of harassment

Boundary Errant backpack review: irresistible at $100

Apple could bundle streaming video with a subscription to magazines, music, and iCloud storage

Apple’s ‘Behind the Mac’ ads have a double meaning

How this Indiegogo vacuum (mostly) fixed my MacBook keyboard

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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