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New York native Dan Ackerman is a veteran technology journalist, author of the acclaimed book The Tetris Effect, and a regular TV pundit on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and CBS. He now shapes editorial vision at Micro Center and writes the Tech Support newsletter.
Dan Ackerman is Editor-in-Chief at Micro Center, where he founded MC News—a new consumer tech publication covering product reviews, shopping advice, and industry trends in AI tools, PC hardware, and tech for professionals, gamers, and creators.
Before Micro Center, Dan served as Editor-in-Chief at Gizmodo and Editorial Director at CNET, where he led teams covering laptops, gaming, and home entertainment. He personally tested and reviewed hundreds of products in CNET's New York testing lab.
A regular TV talking head on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CNBC, and CBS Mornings, Dan has also appeared on G4TV and hosted the CNET Book Club podcast, interviewing authors including Walter Mosley, Neal Stephenson, and Andy Weir.
His writing has appeared in Men's Journal, Maxim, SPIN, WIRED, and Blender, and he's been quoted by The New York Times, The Atlantic, USA Today, and many others.
Founded MC News, a new consumer tech publication. Shapes editorial vision and content strategy covering AI tools, PC hardware, and tech guidance for professionals, gamers, and creators.
Redefined the publication's editorial voice, driving growth and engagement through sharp news judgment, strategic analysis, and deep understanding of tech, science, and culture.
Led teams covering laptops, gaming, and home entertainment. Personally tested and reviewed hundreds of products. Founded and co-hosted the CNET Book Club podcast.
Led editorial for one of the early internet entertainment and lifestyle publications, covering pop culture, gaming, and technology.
Covered video games and entertainment for one of the web's first major gaming destinations. Attended first E3 show in 1999.
Covering technology, AI, gaming, media, and the future of digital culture. Deep industry insight, sharp storytelling, and an engaging stage presence.
Bringing sharp analysis and expert facilitation to industry conversations at conferences, festivals, and corporate events.
Hosting conversations with industry leaders, authors, and creatives. Former host of the CNET Book Club podcast.
Regular TV pundit on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CNBC, and CBS Mornings. Available for podcasts, radio, and TV programs.
The definitive, fast-paced narrative history of Tetris—from its creation in Soviet Russia to its global conquest. Featuring corporate espionage, unmarked government organizations, courtroom drama, and international intrigue, this is the story of how one game became the world's most popular video game.
"The story shines."
The New York Times"A great read on a game that has hypnotized my brain and probably yours too."
Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple"The definitive telling of one of the most fascinating stories in videogame history."
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