Jack Picone
School
New York University
Expertise
IOS, Microsoft Xbox, Biotechnology
- Jack is a writer, script consultant, trivia champ, and podcast host, with numerous awards to show for his work including Best Screenplay at the 2007 New York Television Festival and the 2014 L.A. Sports Film Festival.
- As an early adopter of smart home devices, IoT, and AI, Jack is obsessed with integrating tech into his daily life, especially within the Apple ecosystem.
- An avid gamer and consumer of pop culture, WIRED has featured his expertise in its videos, and the Village Voice once called his TV criticism "pop-drunk" and "surprisingly open-minded."
Experience
Hailing from New York and now based in Los Angeles, Jack has earned accolades as a screenwriter and host of cult-favorite podcasts Worst Episode Ever and 90s Percentile. Jack has contributed work for ScreenCrush, New Rockstars, and E-Trade, and was also a Senior Editor for the New York Film Academy. When he's not writing, you can find him glued to his Xbox or exploring the world of virtual reality from his living room.
Education
Graduating from the Tisch School of the Arts' prestigious Film and Television program, Jack learned how left-brain technological know-how and right-brain creativity interweave and shape each other more and more in our rapidly evolving society. His educational experience informs his writings on everything from streaming apps to the growing role AI plays in our daily lives.
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Stories By Jack Picone
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Smart technology has firmly cemented itself in the kitchen, and much like other parts of the house, tech-infused fridges offer tons of convenience.
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This unique spaceplane will be able to shuttle cargo to the ISS and land on commercial runways. A crewed variant will carry astronauts, as well.
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The battle of the billionaires has been on-again, off-again all year, but recent comments by Elon Musk seem to indicate that it's not completely off the table.
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A fridge is a vital part of any campervan set up. We're taking a look at some of the more popular and most effective fridges available for your vehicle.
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Apple Music Voice Plan may not be missed by many, though users might not be thrilled to have to switch to a more expensive tier.
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Along with its announcement of the M3 line and new MacBook Pros, Apple debuted a new line of iMacs also using M3 chips. We've got all the details.
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If you love hiking and camping, then you understand how important having a multitool is. Here are five of the best multitools you can buy right now.
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If you're planning to remodel your kitchen, Ryobi sells some tools that'll come in handy (and be vital, in some cases) for many tasks you'll need to finish.
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Smartphones aren't cheap nowadays, and neither are the repairs. However, iFixit now offers genuine Microsoft Surface parts for repairs you can do at home.
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Power tools take can make some of the most difficult landscaping tasks a breeze. Here are the best power tools made by Ryobi that can be useful for landscaping.
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The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra officially get the Double Tap feature. Plus, iOS 17.1 gets new features and updates to AirDrop and Apple Music.
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While some people buy trucks or SUVs for luxury purposes, most use them for utility, and if that's you, take a look at the five highest-rated truck winches.
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If you own an iPad, then here are five essential accessories that you need in order to enhance your user experience, whether it's on the go or at home.
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Adding a head unit that supports Apple CarPlay is a fairly straightforward process, but which one should you choose? Here are some of the best options.
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Thanks to its proprietary interchangeable batteries, it makes sense to have multiple Ryobi power tools in your collection. These five are the most expensive.
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Kobalt is a house brand at Lowe's hardware stores. Their mechanic's tool sets come in a variety of sizes, and most work with both standard and metric hardware.
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If you're thinking about hitting the open road in an EV camper, there are a few options out there. We ranked them according to what they bring to the table.
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There are many factors to consider when selecting the right telescope, depending on where you plan to use it, and what you plan to gaze at.
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Whether you take on light carpentry projects or have small trees in your yard, these mini chainsaws will prove useful without the costs of larger models.
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The sixth-generation Chevy Camaro is coming to an end with the 2024 model year. Here to send it off is Hennessey with its latest Exorcist makeover.
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In another bid to encourage Apple to be more cooperative, Samsung's latest ad asks why iPhone users must live with the 'green bubbles' for non-iMessage texts.
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Though each of these Ryobi tools can be purchased individually, buying them together as a combo tool set will get you a discount over the standalone rates.
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If you're looking to get into welding as a career or hobby, you'll need a bunch of equipment beyond gloves and a helmet. These five are the most essential.
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Kim Kardashian is known for many things, not the least of which is her private Gulfstream. The aircraft is filled with cashmere, and that's just the start.
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Genesis has introduced its 2024 GV60 EV, promising key upgrades and enhancements over the previous model year, including a notable boost in range.
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Five of the most expensive Lego sets: Titanic, Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000, Imperial Star Destroyer, The Millennium Falcon, and Star Wars AT-AT.
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On Wednesday afternoon, many people's phones and TVs will sound off and display a prominent emergency alarm, but there's no need to worry about the test.