August 8, 2024 • 61 mins
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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