Florence Ion

08/08/24 • 61 min

Jason Howell sits down with Florence Ion to discuss her evolution in tech journalism, from early writings for Mac|Life to organizing Tamagotchi meetups. They discuss virtual pets, Pokemon, and the future of tech writing using AI.

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Florence's first professional opportunity in tech (internship at Mac|Life Magazine)

Using AI in journalism and writing

Florence's first computer (Macintosh Performa 460)

Childhood experiences with technology and parental support

Introduction to Tamagotchi and virtual pets

The resurgence of Tamagotchi and facilitating meetups

Pokemon fandom and its role in Florence's household

Pokemon Go and potential improvements for the Pokemon experience

Florence's passion for writing outside of technology

Read Flo's work on Gizmodo: https://gizmodo.com/author/florenceion

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Florence's first professional opportunity in tech (internship at Mac|Life Magazine)

Using AI in journalism and writing

Florence's first computer (Macintosh Performa 460)

Childhood experiences with technology and parental support

Introduction to Tamagotchi and virtual pets

The resurgence of Tamagotchi and facilitating meetups

Pokemon fandom and its role in Florence's household

Pokemon Go and potential improvements for the Pokemon experience

Florence's passion for writing outside of technology

Read Flo's work on Gizmodo: https://gizmodo.com/author/florenceion

Listen to the Material podcast: https://www.relay.fm/material

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Matteo Doni

Jason Howell sits down with Matteo Doni, a familiar voice from All About Android, to discuss his journey through the tech industry and the evolution of mobile technology. From growing up in Milan to running the Tech Travel Geeks YouTube channel, Matteo shares insights on how technology has shaped his life and career.

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Matteo's background growing up in Milan, Italy

Early exposure to technology and computers in the 1990s

The evolution of mobile phones and text messaging in Europe vs. the US

Matteo's career path in mobile app testing and product development

The impact of open source software and Linux on Matteo's career

The origin of the "goats" theme on All About Android

Matteo's YouTube channel Tech Travel Geeks

Discussion of retro tech, including old Compaq desktop computers

The story behind Matteo's online handle "todoleo"

Oldest piece of technology Matteo still uses

The significance of the Palm Pre 2 and WebOS

How smartphones and power banks have improved travel experiences

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Follow Matteo on Twitter: http://www.x.com/todoleo

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Shannon Morse

Shannon Morse sits down with Jason Howell to share her experiences as a woman in tech, from building her first computer at age 9 to becoming a respected cybersecurity expert and advocate for women in technology.

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Shannon's early experiences with technology and computers
Building her first computer at age 9 with her dad
Experiences with early internet communities and websites
Introduction to cybersecurity through music downloading and college experiences
Joining the Hack5 team and living in the "Hack House"
Developing a passion for cybersecurity and writing her own segments
Advocating for women in technology and dealing with harassment
Comparing experiences with male counterparts in the industry
Alternative career paths if not in technology (voice acting, floral arrangement, photography, translation)
Shannon's YouTube channels and current projects

Watch Shannon on Morse Code on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ShannonMorse

Watch Shannon on Sailor Snubs on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SAILORSNUBS

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