John Biggs is a journalist, author, and tech enthusiast based in Brooklyn, NY. With a background in IT programming, he changed his career path, becoming a full-time journalist. His work has appeared in several reputable publications, such as CoinDesk, TechCrunch, New York Times, and Popular Science, among others. John is also an accomplished author, having written several books, including Marie Antoinette's Watch, Black Hat: Misfits, Criminals, and Scammers in the Internet Age, and Bloggers Boot Camp.

He has spoken and consulted on various tech-related topics and was the former CEO of fintech startup Freemit.com, which he co-founded with a group of friends. He also runs the BWL family of blogs, which include SlushPile.net and WristWatchReview.com.

John holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master's degree in Business and Economic Journalism from New York University. He has been involved in a variety of organizations, including Vincent Alternative Investments, CheapTranscription.io, Typewriter Plus, Rare.Market, G/O Media, Visible Magic, Jaywalk, and TechCrunch.

Overall, John's expertise and interests include technology, security, gadgets, gear, wristwatches, and the internet.