Recode drops the /, redesigns itself
Dan Frommer, the editor of tech news site Recode, writes about its redesign and changes in its name and coverage. Frommer writes, “The big picture: It is an especially exciting time to be working in tech journalism. “After years where tech was covered as a thing, it’s now a crucial part of everything. For brands like […]
Coverage: GM, Lyft to test self-driving taxis within year
Pink moustaches will now adorn a fleet of self-driving electric taxis, after General Motors Co. and Lyft Inc. announced Thursday their plans to to test driverless taxis within the year. The project is aimed at three primary competitors — Apple, Alphabet and Uber. Mike Ramsey and Gautham Nagesh of The Wall Street Journal had the day’s news: General Motors Co. and Lyft […]
Tech Insider promotes Shontell to executive editor
Business Insider co-founder and editor in chief Henry Blodget sent out the following announcement on Tuesday morning: Hello, everyone! We’re excited to announce that we’re promoting Alyson Shontell to Executive Editor of Tech Insider. Alyson will work closely with Editor-in-Chief Gus Lubin, Managing Editor Emily Cohn, and the Tech Insider team. Tech Insider has seen […]
When Theranos threatened the WSJ with a lawsuit
Nick Bilton of Vanity Fair looks at the culpability of the tech press in the dramatic rise of Theranos and how the company threatened The Wall Street Journal with legal action last year before it published its damning coverage. Bilton writes, “Yet in April of 2015, when John Carreyrou, an investigative reporter with The Wall Street […]
Bloomberg unveils new editorial initiatives
Michael Heine of Adweek writes about some of the upcoming editorial initiatives that Bloomberg discussed Monday at Digital Content NewFronts. Here is an excerpt: 3. Dedicated tech coverage The company is announcing the fall launch of a technology vertical that will accompany other online sections such as Markets, Futures, Europe and Commodities. The technology hub will employ more […]
Bloomberg BNA seeks ME for tech/technology coverage
Bloomberg BNA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bloomberg, and a leading source of legal, regulatory, and business information for professionals, seeks a Managing Editor who will supervise domestic and international technology and telecommunications coverage for multiple platforms. RESPONSIBILITIES: Managing editors of this classification perform any or all of the following: Plan product scope and coverage. Keep abreast of […]
How Emily Chang got to Bloomberg Television
A.J. Katz of TVNewser.com interviewed Bloomberg Television anchor Emily Chang about her career. Here is an excerpt: TVNewser: Thanks for taking the time, Emily. Talk to us about your career path. Chang: In college, I got an internship at my local station in Honolulu one summer, and I just fell in love with broadcast news, reporting and storytelling. […]
Upbin, Forbes’ ME for tech coverage, leaving for Hyperloop Technologies
Bruce Upbin, the managing editor at Forbes overseeing tech coverage, is leaving the business magazine after 20-plus years to join tech company Hyperloop Technologies, a magazine spokeswoman confirmed to Talking Biz News. “Since the beginning of the year, we have increased our workforce by more than 30 employees,” said spokeswoman Laura Daunis. “We will continue […]
BuzzFeed hires tech/transportation reporter from MarketWatch.com
BuzzFeed San Francisco bureau chief Mat Honan sent out the following staff hire announcement: Hey all I’m thrilled to announce that we’ve hired Priya Anand as our new tech and transportation reporter. Priya comes to us from MarketWatch where she was a consumer fraud & cybersecurity reporter. While there she had scoops on the rising number […]
Boston’s NPR station launches Bostonomix
WBUR, Boston’s National Public Ration station, launched Monday a new multi-platform, local journalism initiative called Bostonomix. The effort will expand WBUR’s business coverage with stories related to innovation, technology, life sciences and entrepreneurship. Bostonomix news, commentary, analysis, profiles and in-depth interviews will be heard regularly on WBUR programs including “Morning Edition,” “Radio Boston” and “All Things Considered.” “With Bostonomix, WBUR […]
