Lauren Goode
Born 1981 · Age 44
American technology journalist focused on consumer tech. Former video producer/reporter at The Wall Street Journal, managing editor at Re/code, senior technology editor at The Verge, and senior writer/senior correspondent at WIRED. Co-host of The Gadget Lab podcast and producer of the Verge video series Next Level.
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Matriculated at Clark University
Entered Clark University (came to play basketball; later switched to volleyball).
Switched from basketball to volleyball at Clark
After two years at Clark playing basketball, switched to volleyball and continued her education/campus life.
Graduated from Clark University (BA English)
Received a bachelor's degree in English from Clark University (class of '03).
First video-editing training in college (Final Cut Pro)
Took a Final Cut Pro class at Clark that launched an early interest in video production and editing.
Early career in cable television (A&E/ESPN)
Worked from the ground up in cable television, notably at A&E Television Network and ESPN in New York (early career/production roles).
Mentored by Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher
Early in her tech journalism career she worked with and learned from leading tech journalists Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher (influential mentorship shaping her reporting style).
Joined The Wall Street Journal as Video Producer & Reporter
Became a multimedia/video producer and reporter at the Wall Street Journal Digital Network; helped launch live-streaming video programming and co-hosted/produced the 'Digits' show.
Helped launch WSJ live-streaming and 'Digits'
At WSJ she helped launch live-stream video programming and produced/co-hosted the 'Digits' technology show.
Joined Re/code as Managing Editor (consumer tech reviews)
Became managing editor of reviews and consumer tech coverage for Re/code (start Dec 2011).
Left The Wall Street Journal
Ended tenure at WSJ (WSJ role spanned 2008–2011 before she moved to Re/code).
Published technology reporting (example articles)
Authored technology pieces syndicated to outlets such as CNBC and authored pieces at Re/code/AllThingsD; examples include 2013–2015 tech coverage.
Article: 'Intel’s Basis takes second stab at health watch' (CNBC syndicated)
Author credited on a CNBC story published Sept 30, 2014 (example of her published consumer tech reporting).
Article: 'YouTube CEO wants to sell video subscriptions' (CNBC)
Authored a piece syndicated on Oct 28, 2014 — demonstrates active tech coverage in this period.
Article: 'Facebook is working on virtual-reality apps' (CNBC)
Published technology article on Feb 18, 2015 reflecting her active reporting on consumer and platform tech.
Left Re/code (end of tenure June 2015)
Ended role at Re/code and prepared to join The Verge.
Joined The Verge as Senior Technology Editor
Became senior technology editor at The Verge (joined July 2015), overseeing tech coverage and producing video projects.
Produced Verge video series 'Next Level' (episode on Airbus pods)
Worked on/filmed episodes of the Verge video series Next Level (example episode examined Airbus modular aircraft cabins).
Published Apple Watch Series 3 review that identified LTE bug
While reviewing the Apple Watch Series 3 (LTE) she identified Wi‑Fi-to‑LTE handoff/connectivity problems; Apple issued a statement and later released a software update addressing the issue.
Became co-host of The Gadget Lab podcast
Co-hosts WIRED's flagship podcast The Gadget Lab (role tied to her WIRED senior writer work and public-facing coverage).
Joined WIRED as Senior Writer / Senior Correspondent
Hired by WIRED as a senior writer (joined April 2018); covers consumer tech, startups, AI, venture capital, and Silicon Valley culture.
Won Northern California Area Emmy Award for 'Next Level'
Her Verge video series Next Level won a Northern California Area Emmy Award for technology reporting (award announced June 2, 2018).
Featured in Clark University alumni profile
Clark University published a profile on Goode highlighting her work, the Apple Watch review, and the Emmy win (Clark magazine/website profile published Aug 3, 2018).
Expanded reporting scope at WIRED
At WIRED, began covering broader Silicon Valley topics including AI, venture capital, startups, workplace culture, and related policy/economic issues.
Named Senior Writer / Senior Technology Correspondent (WIRED ongoing)
Established as a senior correspondent at WIRED with bylines across major longform and breaking coverage; continued role through at least 2025.
Profiled across outlets and continued high-profile tech coverage
Continued to publish significant pieces on emerging technologies and culture for WIRED and other outlets; remained a go-to reporter on device reviews and platform issues.
Active senior correspondent at WIRED (ongoing)
Continued to publish and byline major stories for WIRED (site active through 2025 with articles on AI, Palantir, GPT-5 coverage, and other flagship stories).
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