Seamus Byrne

Seamus Byrne is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster known for his coverage of the future of technology, videogames, and digital culture.

He has extensive experience as a senior manager leading editorial teams in both print and digital media landscapes.

Seamus has received industry recognition, including winning the Best Consumer Technology Journalist award at the Australian IT Journalism awards in 2017.

His previous roles include Managing Editor at ScienceAlert, and Editor for the APAC regional operations at CNET.

A familiar face on TV and radio, Seamus frequently appears as a technology commentator, with appearances on the ABC and Seven Network.

Prior to his current roles, he spent six years as a freelance technology and games journalist, being awarded Best Gaming Journalist in 2007 and Best Consumer Journalist in 2006. He also notably founded the Australian edition of Gizmodo.

Beyond journalism, Seamus brings a diverse skill set encompassing various areas of media production, including live event video direction and production, sound design, web programming, and web development management.

In a fun fact, he has also dedicated time to becoming a yo-yo expert.

Seamus Byrne's specialties include Technology, Games, Esports, Digital Media, and Pop Culture.

He pursued his BA (Media) Hons. in Media & Communications at UNSW and has been associated with organizations like Mr Byteside at Byteside, and served as an Advisory Board Member at Cascade Studios. He has also contributed as a Freelance Journalist at The Australian Financial Review.