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The Verge strikes deal with Washington Post to provide tech coverage

Joshua Topolsky, former Engadget editor-in-chief and founding editor-in-chief of The Verge, will now write a weekly technology column in the Washington Post as part of a partnership between the paper and the website, according to a news release.

The column will appear online Wednesdays and in the paper each Thursday — the day of the week consumers have grown accustomed to reading about new technology releases. It will focus on technology culture, trends and reviews.

In addition, in the coming months, reporters from The Verge will contribute several articles a day to washingtonpost.com. The Verge is the latest partner to join The Post’s technology and business section — a roster that includes Bloomberg News and TechCrunch. These partnerships contribute to The Post’s concentration on the intersection between technology, policy and business.

“The Verge offers a wealth of ideas, fresh perspective and experience in covering technology issues,” said Greg Schneider, national economy and business editor of the Post, in a statement. “This collaboration adds their expertise to The Washington Post’s robust coverage of technology policy and company trends.”

Topolsky’s column launched Wednesday. A leading voice in technology reporting, Topolsky has assembled an all-star team of personal technology writers at The Verge. He is the resident tech expert on NBC’s “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” and has appeared on CNN, Fox News, Bloomberg TV, and G4’s “Attack of the Show. “

“As we seek to build the premier brand in technology media, we can think of no better or more appropriate partner than The Washington Post, one of journalism’s greatest brands and institutions,” said Topolsky in a statement. “I am looking forward to sharing my passion for technology with The Washington Post’s broad readership at a time when the cultural influence and accessibility of personal technology has never been greater.”