ABOUT BYTELINE

Independent since 2014. Funded by readers, events and clearly labeled ads.

OUR MISSION

Byteline started as a two-person newsletter about gadgets. Today our newsroom of 40 covers how technology changes work, money, health and culture.

We test what we review, we name our sources, and we never let advertisers see a story before you do.

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THE TEAM

Sam Turner
Reviews

Sam Turner

Reviews Editor

Sam has tested more than 400 phones and still carries two at all times.

6Articles28KReads
Laura Bennett
Security

Laura Bennett

Security Reporter

Laura investigates data brokers, scams and the companies that track you.

12Articles57.3KReads
Ryan Cooper
Startups

Ryan Cooper

Startups Reporter

Ryan follows founders, funding rounds and the occasional spectacular flameout.

8Articles19.4KReads
Olivia Reed
AI

Olivia Reed

AI Correspondent

Olivia covers machine learning, robotics and the ethics of automation.

7Articles25KReads
Jake Wilson
How-to

Jake Wilson

How-to Columnist

Jake writes the weekly Fix It column and answers reader questions.

5Articles14.9KReads
OUR STORY

2014

The first newsletter

Two friends send gadget news to 300 people.
2017

Byteline.com

A website, a reviews lab and our first hires.
2021
Milestone

Byteline Live

Our first conference sells out in nine days.
2026

8 million readers

Forty journalists in four cities.