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

First Click: all hail the new rocket scientist

First Click: Periscope’s subhuman trolls

First Click: bringing sexy back

First Click: a 3-minute dick joke made privacy matter again

First Click: Netflix Unoriginals

Philips’ portable Hue Go light looks pretty boss

First Click: April #Fools

First Click: a Mac user installs Windows 10

First Click: Tim Cook’s Apple

First Click: the great Mac vs. PC touchscreen debate

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.

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