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Ten years of writing NYT tech

David Pogue of the New York Times celebrates writing about tech for 10 years in the paper by noting trends in coverage and reader reaction.

Pogue writes, “Everywhere I go, I meet people who express the same reaction to consumer tech today: there’s too much stuff coming too fast. It’s impossible to keep up with trends, to know what to buy, to avoid feeling left behind.

“They’re right. There’s never been a period of greater technological change. You couldn’t keep up with all of it if you tried.

“Well, here’s a dirty little secret: It’s almost too much for me, too. Heck, it’s my job to stay on top of this stuff — and even for me, it’s like drinking from a fire hose. I do my best — I read all the blogs, devour the magazines, attend the conferences and listen to the PR pitches — but I sometimes feel as if I’m furiously paddling my surfboard on the top of a tsunami wave.

“In other words, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone, and it’s O.K. to let yourself off the hook.”