How-To Geek Press & Events
How-To Geek is dedicated to helping you understand and take advantage of the ever changing technology in your home, office, and beyond. In service to our quest to bring you insights into everything from Windows development to the emerging world of AI, How-To Geek attends a variety of industry events throughout the year. You’ll find us at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and everywhere in between in service of keeping our readers up-to-date and informed on new developments.
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IFA 2025
How-To Geek was on the ground at IFA 2025, getting hands on the latest technology. Not sure what IFA is? The Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin is an event held every year in Germany. Since it started in 1924, it's become Europe's biggest tech show, attended by many big brands and hundreds of thousands of visitors. While there was a lot to choose from, these were gadgets that we think stood out as the best of IFA this year.
Back to School Week at How-To Geek
August is the last gasp of summer before students head back to the classroom, and we dedicated an entire week to great school-focused content. Whether you were getting ready to send your little ones off to grade school or looking for the best tech to outfit your new dorm room, we have all of the advice and recommendations you need.
Employee Milestone: Joe Fedewa Reaches 1,300 Articles
Joe Fedewa, our Editor for Android and Hobbies, published his 1,300th article on How-To Geek this month! Joe’s first article on was published on the website five years ago, in August 2020. It’s been an amazing run all the way to 1,300 and we’re looking forward to many more milestones ahead.
Google I/O 2025
Google I/O 2025 was packed with exciting Gemini AI advancements,Android 16's Material 3 Expressive, and much more.Justin Duino, Partnerships Director of Valent's Tech portfolio, also went hands-on with Google’s Android XR mixed-reality glasses, which demonstrated a spatial computing future that incorporates AI into the real world.
MWC 2025
The How-to Geek team was on the ground in Barcelona for MWC, the Mobile World Congress. Manufacturers were showing off their newest gadgets for mobile connectivity. Here are our favorites from what was announced.
CES 2025
The How-to Geek team was on the ground of this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES). As usual, Las Vegas had lots to show and we scoured the show floor for the best products to look forward to this coming year. Here's what we found.
Celebrating 15 Years!
Join us in celebrating the monumental achievement of our Editor-in-Chief,Jason Fitzpatrick, reaching 15 years at How-To Geek. Assuming many roles, and wearing infinitely more hats over the years, he has been a staple of the team. Though he isn't writing as often these days, you can see his influence in the articles we publish every day. Take a moment to congratulate him on his continued success!
Team Milestones: November 2024
November was a month of milestones at How-To Geek. Our News Editors,Corbin Davenport &Andrew Heinzman, published their 1500th article this month. Please join us in congratulating Corbin, & Andrew on their milestones!
Team Milestones: October 2024
At How-To Geek we are not only a publication for geeks — we are the geeks. We're the team of experts you turn to when your computer, phone, or latest geeky-project isn't working. Let's take a moment to highlight some of our experts that have reached milestones this month.Tim Brookes, our iPhone and Video Games Editor, published his 1000th article.Sydney Butler, our Hardware and Cutting Edge Technology Editor, published his 750th article. Finally,Cory Gunther, our Newsletter Editor and a Senior Author, published his 250th article. Please join us in congratulating Tim, Sydney & Cory on their milestones!
IFA 2024
Celebrating 100 years of innovation, IFA 2024 brought with it new products and device form factors. How-To Geek’s Editor,Andrew Heinzman,and Editorial Director of Reviews,Justin Duino, were in Berlin, Germany, to be some of the first to go hands-on and test new CPUs from Intel and Qualcomm, laptops from Lenovo, Samsung, and Asus, and so much more.
Made By Google
The Made By Google 2024 event included the announcement of Google’s latest innovations in hardware and software, with a strong focus on AI integration. How-To Geek’s Editorial Director of Reviews,Justin Duino, attended the event and checked out the company’s newest products, including the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and the Pixel Watch 3.
XGIMI HQ and Media Tour
How-To Geek received an exclusive invitation to visit XGIMI’s headquarters and factory in Chengdu, China. There,Justin Duino, Editorial Director of Reviews, got an early hands-on preview of the MoGo 3 Pro, Elfin Flip, Aura 2, and Horizon S Pro projectors ahead of their fall launch and met with the designers and engineers responsible for bringing the products to market.
Google I/O 2024
Google took the stage at its annual developer conference to announce new generative AI advancements, including models like Veo for video and Imagen 3 for images. The company also announced that AI Overviews in Google Search would be rolling out to more people, enhancedAI capabilities in Photos, and more. How-To Geek's Editorial Director of Reviews,Justin Duino, attended the event to go hands-on with the new AI features.
Roborock HQ and Media Tour
How-To Geek was invited to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Roborock’s HQ and testing lab in Beijing, China. How-To Geek’s Editorial Director of Reviews,Justin Duino, met with executives, learned about how Roborock became the #1 seller of robot vacuums worldwide, and attended the global launch event of the company’s latest flagship products.
MWC 2024
Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, is one of the most influential connectivity events every year, introducing new consumer products, networking technologies, and more. How-To Geek’s team spent a week at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via venue, meeting with thought leaders and engineers behind groundbreaking announcements.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked
Our Editorial Director of Reviews,Justin Duino, traveled to San Jose, California, to experience Samsung’s latest flagship smartphones hands-on. He also participated in a Samsung media tour, where he and other select journalists and influencers tested the camera performance of the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
CES 2024
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world’s largest in-person tech event and takes place every January in Las Vegas, Nevada. The How-To Geek team, led by Valnet’s Content Director of the General Tech Portfolio,Jason Fitzpatrick, met with over two dozen companies and captured hands-on content with some of the most exciting products coming in 2024.
Made By Google 2023
Google hosted a private event in New York City to unveil itsPixel 8 smartphone series. These are the first Android devices to take advantage of the company’s Gemini Nano large language model and other new generative artificial intelligence features. How-To Geek’s Editorial Director of Reviews,Justin Duino, was there to test all of the phone’s AI capabilities.