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

The reason LG software stinks

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Samsung Shape speakers target Sonos for multiroom wireless audio

Unannounced Sonos Play:1 wireless speaker already on sale for $199.99

Print your own Google Glass and look the part

Samsung’s $15 million Super Bowl commercial arrives early

Fitbit Flex wristband with Bluetooth could be the best activity tracker yet

Gallery of Fitbit Flex images

Withings challenges Fitbit with Bluetooth Activity Tracker and Star Trek-inspired scale

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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