Ryan Block confirms our previous story that he’s stepping down from the top spot at gadget blog Engadget.
He will be launching an as-yet-to-be-named startup with Peter Rojas, Engadget’s former editor-in-chief (pictured left, next to Block), focusing on the consumer electronics space. We’ve speculated that the new site may be called Devixe and may include forum and social networking features. We’ve also heard that it will have a strong editorial component.
So who’s taking over Engadget? Block’s no. 2 Josh Fruhlinger takes over AOL Tech network, including Switched, TUAW, Download Squad, and the Engadget network. Associate Editor Joshua Topolsky will be Engadget’s new editor in chief.
“So who’s taking over Engadget?”
I hear Newscorp is taking over some tech networks. Maybe they’re acquiring more than one this coming month?
I wouldn’t know with absolute certainty, maybe somebody could clarify?
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are you stupid? newscorp isnt acquiring engadget. engadget is owned by AOL.
Wow, man, look at that photo. I’d invest my money in those guys but wouldn’t trust them with anything else dear to me. Sketchy. But successful.
Murphy Sour Grapes, luckily for you, their ivy-league educated intellects and entrepreneurial track records would not want nor need your capital. Have fun commenting on TechCrunch while they build something you can eat potato chips to with your free right hand.
Josh Fruhlinger? The Comics Curmudgeon (http://joshreads.com)?
Or is there really a second Josh Fruhlinger in the blogging community?
Totally different, although we have made a career of confusing people over this.
Ah, thanks. I was wondering why I had never heard of his side gig on Engadget …
Sad for calacanis and good for peter
Congrats to Peter and Ryan both!
guy on the left looks like steve nash.
Hahaha yea he does
lol’d about nash comment. good one.
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whoa whoa. gravatars? that’s nice.
@Alex Rudloff, now we’re congratulating people before they become remotely successful. Great!
Umm…you’re saying that Engadget is not even remotely successful? These two pretty much built it up with their bare hands and turned it into one of the most successful tech news sources ever (and yes, it’s on the same or better level as actual tech magazines). Might want to think before you comment.
Sorry, I believe Jason Calacanis and the other entrepreneurs who started Weblogs, Inc. are the ones who deserve the credit there.
Either of these the same doods who left Gizmodo to start Engadget? How the wheel turns…
Is this CNet meets Facebook? Anyone know if there is any VC involved?
Let’s hope they dress alike in all public appearances.