In this episode, Dan Ackerman, editor-in-chief of Micro Center News, talks about the current state of tech journalism and the importance of providing reliable tech advice to consumers. He explains how Micro Center News combines traditional and online storefronts to offer expert guidance. The conversation also touches on the challenges of navigating social media and the intersection of technology with other areas. Dan expresses his enthusiasm for building desktops and the potential of AI running on local machines, highlighting companies like Nvidia and Intel as leaders in AI development. The episode wraps up with a discussion of Micro Center News' future plans. Takeaways Micro Center News aims to provide reliable tech advice and consumer news. The tech journalism space continues to grow, and there is room for more publications. Navigating social media can be challenging due to the influx of poor quality information. Exciting developments include desktop building, AI on local machines, and advancements in AI by companies like Nvidia and Intel. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Micro Center News 01:26 The State of Tech Journalism 03:02 Blending Traditional and Online Storefronts 04:22 Expanding Topics on Micro Center News 05:11 Navigating the Blurry World of Social Media 07:17 The Intersection of Tech and Other Areas 08:20 Geeking Out on Desktop Building 09:26 Tinkering with Technology 10:05 Interactivity and Audience Participation 11:29 Exciting Technological Developments 12:08 The Power of AI on Local Machines 13:15 Companies Excelling in AI 14:39 Micro Center News' Future Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices