Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
School
University of California, Irvine, West Virginia University
Expertise
Emerging technology, Tech policy, Mobile technology
- Will has covered tech and its impact on humanity since 2011, as smartphones began shifting from niche luxuries to ubiquitous necessities.
- One of his favorite assignments was photographing Sir Paul McCartney using an enormous telephoto lens on a tiny, mirrorless camera.
- Despite the era's lackluster finish, some of Will's fondest memories are covering VR product demos during the mid-2010s.
Experience
Will Shanklin has covered tech policy, AI, mobile tech, and more for Engadget since 2022. Before that, he spent five years creating and leading the mobile section at New Atlas. His work has also appeared on SlashGear, TechRadar, Digital Trends, AppleInsider, Android Central, HuffPost, and Geek.com. As a seasoned journalist, he enjoys covering everything from emerging consumer technology the complex accessibility details and policies that affect gadgets both new and old.
Education
Will received a bachelor's degree from West Virginia University and a master's degree from University of California Irvine.
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