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Walt Mossberg

Walt Mossberg

Co-Founder and Editor-at-Large, Recode and Co-Executive Producer, Code Conference

    Latest articles by Walt Mossberg

    Technology
    Code/Mobile 2015: Android Creator and Redpoint Ventures Partner Andy RubinCode/Mobile 2015: Android Creator and Redpoint Ventures Partner Andy Rubin
    Technology
    Mossberg: The Real Trouble With Web AdsMossberg: The Real Trouble With Web Ads
    Technology

    The system is broken and needs real reform.

    By Walt Mossberg
    Technology
    Mossberg: TiVo Bolt Review: Watching TV FasterMossberg: TiVo Bolt Review: Watching TV Faster
    Technology

    Skip commercials with one click, and speed up the rest of the show, too.

    By Walt Mossberg
    Technology
    Mossberg: The iPhone 6s Keeps Apple on Top in the Smartphone RaceMossberg: The iPhone 6s Keeps Apple on Top in the Smartphone Race
    Technology

    It’s an evolutionary model, but with enough new core features to justify an upgrade.

    By Walt Mossberg
    Technology
    Mossberg: It’s Time to Free the SmartphoneMossberg: It’s Time to Free the Smartphone
    Technology

    Things are improving, but carriers still have too much power.

    By Walt Mossberg
    Technology
    What I Learned This Week About Tim Cook’s AppleWhat I Learned This Week About Tim Cook’s Apple
    Technology

    Nearly four years after Steve Jobs’ death, the company is still unique, if imperfect.

    By Walt Mossberg
    Technology
    Windows 10 Review: Microsoft Takes a Step Back to Move ForwardWindows 10 Review: Microsoft Takes a Step Back to Move Forward
    Technology

    It’s just okay, not disruptive. I doubt it will convert many Mac owners, spur a shopping spree in new PCs or save the Windows Phone.

    By Walt Mossberg
    Technology
    Office for Mac Is Finally a ‘First-Class Citizen’Office for Mac Is Finally a ‘First-Class Citizen’
    Technology

    Office for Mac -- long lagging behind its Windows cousin in features -- has essentially gained parity in the new 2016 edition.

    By Walt Mossberg
    Technology
    The Amazon Echo: Everything You Might Not KnowThe Amazon Echo: Everything You Might Not Know
    Technology

    The Amazon Echo is coming to a wide swath of customers starting next week. Here’s what they can expect from it.

    By Walt Mossberg
    Technology
    Apple Music First Look: Rich, Robust -- But ConfusingApple Music First Look: Rich, Robust -- But Confusing
    Technology

    Apple has built a robust app and service that goes well beyond just offering a huge catalog of music. But it’s also uncharacteristically complicated by Apple standards.

    By Walt Mossberg