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I’m an Editor at Large for CNET News writing about Apple, Microsoft, virtual reality, video games, internet culture and parenting.

Previously, I wrote for The Wall Street Journal, Reuters and the Agence France-Presse, among others. I’ve also served as an Executive Editor at CNET, managing west coast news coverage.

This site contains some of my best work covering companies such as Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Sony and Electronic Arts. I’ve also written some fun pieces along the way.

If you want to connect with me, I’m on almost any social network under the username iansherr.

   

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Star Trek 50th anniversary: The show turned Robert Picardo into a giant science nerd

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The “Star Trek: Voyager” cast member describes his audition for the part of The Doctor — and how seven years on the show turned him into a cheerleader for science.

  • Date September 6, 2016
  • Tags cnet, entertainment, interview, television

Star Trek 50th anniversary: Poking fun at Trekkies made this Questarian value them more

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One of the most beloved aliens in Star Trek wasn’t even on any of the shows. The star of Trek homage “Galaxy Quest” talks about his deep connection to the franchise’s biggest followers.

  • Date September 5, 2016
  • Tags cnet, entertainment, interview, television

Star Trek 50th anniversary: How the cosmos forced Dominic Keating to watch reruns

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The “Star Trek: Enterprise” cast member talks about how fellow Brit Patrick Stewart was a role model, and why he was forced to watch “Star Trek: The Next Generation” over and over.

  • Date September 5, 2016
  • Tags cnet, entertainment, interview, television

Star Trek 50th anniversary: Jeri Ryan reaaaaally wants a transporter

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The “Star Trek: Voyager” star reveals how playing a character rediscovering her humanity after being kidnapped and traumatized by the Borg helped pave her professional path. Also, she’s more of a Star Wars fan.

  • Date September 4, 2016
  • Tags cnet, entertainment, interview, television

Star Trek 50th anniversary: Worf wasn’t a wuss thanks to Michael Dorn

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The star of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” talks about his first years on the show, how he turned Worf into a lovable character and why he loves his Tesla Model S.

  • Date September 3, 2016
  • Tags cnet, entertainment, interview, television

Star Trek at 50: Cast members spill insider tales of epic ad-libs, favorite captains

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It’s been 50 years since ‘Star Trek’ debuted. We spoke with a dozen former cast members about which Trek tech they most want to see in real life and why they think the world’s still captivated by the beloved franchise.

  • Date September 3, 2016
  • Tags cnet, entertainment, interview, television

Dating sites for Trekkies, vampire lovers and just about anyone else

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From CNET Magazine: There’s a dating site for just about everyone, even if your idea of a perfect mate is a bit…unusual.

  • Date July 3, 2016
  • Tags cnet, entertainment, social issues, videogames

Alienware changed the game of making PCs

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The company may not have been the first gaming PC brand, but it is one of the longest lasting and most successful. The reason: outrageously powerful computers with crazy cool designs.

  • Date June 10, 2016
  • Tags cnet, interview, videogames, virtual reality

How Alienware’s gaming PCs kept their cool

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The company, known for its distinctive alien head logo and edgy designs, celebrates its 20th anniversary. Now owned by Dell, Alienware envisions even more of its PCs — thanks to VR — in our futures.

  • Date June 10, 2016
  • Tags cnet, interview, videogames, virtual reality

Oculus VR goggles could change the future. Or not.

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The virtual-reality era officially begins on Monday. Facebook will start selling its $599 Rift, a VR headset it believes will change our lives — again.

  • Date March 26, 2016
  • Tags analysis, cnet, economy, entertainment, facebook, internet, scoops, social issues, videogames, virtual reality

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