Jon Fingas

Reporter

Jon Fingas started writing about technology and its cultural impact at the turn of the millennium in a local magazine, and his career has been devoted to those fields ever since. He founded Electronista in 2006, soon after receiving his Master's degree in English, and became an Associate Editor at Engadget in 2012. He has since covered everything from crypto to politics. He began running Engadget's weekend coverage in late 2017 and was formally promoted to Weekend Editor in 2021. After being promoted to a Reporter role in 2022, he has devoted more time to features. When he's not writing about tech, Jon is adventuring with his young family, getting fit and indulging in his passion for photography.

Articles by Jon Fingas

Summer Samsung Unpacked 2023: What to expect on July 26th
Samsung is holding its summer Unpacked event on July 26th — expect foldable phones, smartwatches and tablets.
Amazon is bringing its palm-based payments to all Whole Foods Market stores
Amazon One palm recognition is coming to all Whole Foods Market stores by the end of the year.
Microsoft will deliver improved HoloLens combat goggles to Army testers this month
Microsoft is giving the US Army updated HoloLens goggles that hopefully won't make soldiers nauseous.
First big Threads update for iOS helps you see new followers
Threads has received a big update on iOS that helps you see new followers and follow them back.
Meta and Microsoft release Llama 2, an AI language model for commercial use
Meta and Microsoft have unveiled a next-gen AI model, Llama 2, with a focus on responsibility.
Crunchyroll is making a 'One Punch Man' online game for PC and mobile
Crunchyroll is releasing a 'One Punch Man' online brawler later this year.
Corsair expands its mechanical keyboards by acquiring Drop
Corsair is buying Drop (aka Massdrop) to dive further into custom keyboards.
Xbox Game Pass Core replaces Live Gold on September 14th
Microsoft is replacing Xbox Live Gold with Game Pass Core in September, and you'll get a collection of free games in the bargain.
Instant Pot cookers and air fryers are up to 48 percent off right now
Instant Pot gear is up to 48 percent off, and the Rio multi-cooker is down to a record low price.
Virgin Galactic's first private passenger spaceflight will launch as soon as August 10th
Virgin Galactic's first spaceflight with private passengers is now slated to launch as soon as August 10th.
Reddit is removing years of chats and messages
Reddit has removed years of chat and message logs, but there may be a way to recover some of that data.
Assassin's Creed haptic shirt will make you feel 'exclusive sensations never felt before'
Assassin's Creed Mirage will let you 'feel' parkour through a haptic shirt. Really.
Meta blocks EU users from accessing Threads through a VPN
Meta now stops people in the EU from accessing Threads through a VPN.
Microsoft's next big update to its Office apps: a new font
Microsoft has unveiled a big upgrade to productivity apps like Outlook and Word: a new font. Really.
FTC opens investigation into ChatGPT creator OpenAI
The FTC is investigating OpenAI over possible violations of consumer protection laws.
UK launches in-depth investigation into Adobe's $20 billion Figma purchase
UK officials have begun an in-depth probe of Adobe's $20 billion acquisition of Figma.
Samsung Frame smart TVs drop to as low as $548 for Prime Day 2023
Samsung Frame TVs are down to as little for $548 for Prime Day, and the 55-inch model also represents a record deal.
Chipotle's guacamole robot is cursed to peel and core avocados for eternity
Chipotle is testing a robot that could help restaurants prep avocados for guacamole.
How to install the iOS 17 public beta
Apple has released the iOS 17 public beta — here's how to install it on your iPhone.
Broadcom gets EU approval for its $61 billion merger with VMware
Broadcom has EU approval for its giant deal t to buy VMware, but there are conditions attached.

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