Software engineer, Podcaster, Writer
Senior Contributor at @androidpolice
Perpetually upcoming projects.
@CodyToombs@mstdn.io
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, I grew up with one, and it was awful. If anybody tells you to try it in earnest, assume they're trying to sabotaging you.
How is social media changing news?
Sadly, well-researched and accurate news matters less than ever. Speed and emotional impact have taken over, and it's hurting us.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Everything I can find.
Who do you wish followed you?
Benjamin Franklin. Yes, that one.
Why did you become a journalist?
I didn't have anything better to do that day. I'll do something else when it feels like the better thing to do.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't just repeat what you're told, try to learn and understand a topic so you can help your readers learn too.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
RE: Teardowns — The misconception is that they're news. They were really just entertainment for people that like spoilers.
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