Alun Taylor
As seen in:
MSN UK,
The Telegraph,
Yahoo Canada,
Yahoo News Malaysia,
Yahoo News UK,
Yahoo Singapore,
Ars Technica,
ZDNet,
Flipboard,
The Register
and
Covers:
Laptops, mobile phones, monitors, tablets, audio, electric transport, industrial and technical heritage
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Always been a freelancer
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes. Once.
How is social media changing news?
News now travels faster but sifting fact from fiction is now the problem.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Raoul Duke
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Tell the truth, avoid self-importance.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via e-mail with a deadline and fee.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Windows 11, Chrome OS, Ubuntu, Android, i1 Display Studio colorimiter, Steam
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The Eigiau dam disaster piece for The Register.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Walking the dog.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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