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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: 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

John Boyega: The new face of Star Wars

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The newest hero of the “Star Wars“ saga sees science fiction as a mirror of society‘s issues.

  • Date November 4, 2015
  • Tags cnet, entertainment, politics, scoops, television, videogames

Video game console maker Ouya is in negotiations to sell itself, possibly to Razer

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The company, whose app store was pitched as the go-to place for small and independent developers, is negotiating for employees to remain with the company after the sale.

  • Date June 10, 2015
  • Tags cnet, consoles, scoops, television, videogames

Google to turn on new set-top boxes with Android TV software

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The search giant plans to go head-to-head with Apple, Roku, and Amazon with set-top boxes that can stream media and play games, sources tell CNET.

  • Date June 24, 2014
  • Tags apple, cnet, internet, scoops, television

Future for Microsoft Set-Top Box Is Uncertain

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As videogame fans await the unveiling of Microsoft Corp.’s next Xbox console, the future of another piece of hardware under development is less clear.

Microsoft has been creating designs for a simple set-top device for streaming video and other entertainment options, people familiar with the matter said.

  • Date May 9, 2013
  • Tags apple, consoles, internet, scoops, television, videogames, xbox

Microsoft Weighs Ending Sesame Street TV Game Series

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Microsoft may pull the plug on Elmo.

  • Date April 9, 2013
  • Tags consoles, entertainment, scoops, television, the wall street journal, videogames, xbox

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