Tech Break Creators & Guests

Tim Böth is a Brand Manager at Eve Systems.

Mishaal Rahman is an Editor In Chief at XDA Developers.

Alex Wilhelm is Editor In Chief of TechCrunch+. He previously worked for Crunchbase News as Editor in Chief as well as The Next Web, TechCrunch, and Mattermark.

Geoffrey A. Fowler is a technology journalist. Currently, he is The Washington Post’s technology columnist.Previously, Fowler reported on consumer technology, Silicon Valley, national affairs and China for the Wall Street Journal.Fowler received his B.A. in Anthropology and Afro-American Studies from Harvard University and his M.Ph. in Social Anthropology from Cambridge University.

Cory Efram Doctorow is a blogger, journalist, and science fiction author. He serves as co-editor of the blog Boing Boing.

John Hodgman is a comedian, writer, and actor best known for his work on The Daily Show and as the "PC" in Apple's iconic "Get a Mac" ad campaign. Hodgman's series of books, including The Areas of My Expertise and Medallion Status. He has appeared on shows like Bored to Death and Parks and Recreation, and voiced characters in animated series like Adventure Time. In addition to his comedy, Hodgman hosts the popular podcast Judge John Hodgman, where he humorously settles disputes among listeners. He frequently performs live shows, blending stand-up and storytelling.

Louise Matsakis is a freelance journalist who covers technology and the internet. Her work focuses on China’s technology sector and the global e-commerce market.Currently, Matsakis is an investigative tech reporter at NBC News. Previously, she was senior editor at Rest of World, where she reported on Amazon’s international operations in five countries. She spent three years as a staff writer at WIRED Magazine, where she broke stories about TikTok, Amazon, Twitter, Facebook, and Google. She has also been an editor at Motherboard, VICE’s technology and science vertical.Matsakis's work has been featured on National Public Radio, CBC Radio, CBS News, CBC News, CNN, BBC, and The Wall Street Journal.

Kyle Wiens is the CEO of iFixit, the free repair manual. He writes and speaks regularly repair, e-waste, and informal economies. He is also the founder of Dozuki, a software company that helps manufacturers publish online technical documentation.Wiens has testified on electronics reuse before International Trade Commission and is actively involved in developing global environmental standards. His writing has appeared in Wired, the Harvard Business Review, and the Wall Street Journal, and he has appeared on radio and television networks including MSNBC, the BBC, CBC, and NPR.Wiens received his B.S. in Computer Science from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo.