Brian X. Chen

Lead Consumer Technology Writer at The New York Times

Brian X. Chen is the Lead Consumer Technology Writer at The New York Times, a position he has held since July 2015. In this role, he is responsible for reviewing consumer technology products and writing the "Tech Fix" column, which addresses the social implications of technology in everyday life. Chen also previously led the Personal Tech newsletter and contributed to the expansion of the daily tech newsletter, "On Tech" .1 2

His career at The New York Times began in November 2011, where he initially served as a technology reporter covering major companies like Apple and various wireless carriers. Before joining The Times, Chen worked as a freelance writer and was involved in launching The Wirecutter, a product recommendation site acquired by The Times .2

Chen's educational background includes a degree in English Language and Literature with a minor in Film Studies. He has received several awards for his work, including a National Magazine Award finalist recognition and a George Polk Award for National Reporting in 2019 .2 3

In addition to his technology writing, Chen has also reported on business news and contributed articles about Asian and Asian American cinema for the culture desk, showcasing his versatility as a journalist .2

Highlights

Sep 3 · muckrack.com

Brian Chen - The New York Times Journalist - Muck Rack

Nov 2 · nytimes.com

Personal Tech Has Changed. So Must Our Coverage of It.

Experience

Lead Consumer Technology Writer at The New York Times (July 2015 - Present)

Technology Reporter at The New York Times (November 2011 - July 2015), Consumer Tech Editor and Reporter at Wired (July 2008 - August 2011), Associate Editor at Macworld (December 2007 - July 2008)