I’m VentureBeat’s National Editor and lead mobile writer. I’ve been writing about technology since 2004, worked in IT support for many many years, and studied philosophy at Amherst College. I’ve also had experience on the retail end, as an electronics associate at Office Max (RIP) in my teenage years. I now live in Brooklyn, New York.

Outside of technology writing, I’m an avid podcaster. I’m a co-host on the Slashfilmcast, where I geek out about movies and pop-culture, the Drill Down, where I chat about tech, and Republic City Dispatch, a podcast following The Legend of Korra (yup).

You can reach me at  devindra@venturebeat.com (all story pitches should also be sent to tips@venturebeat.com), and on Twitter at @Devindra.

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stories by Devindra Hardawar

Jawbone takes a big bite out of health tech: acquires BodyMedia, launches Up app platform

Jawbone is putting the pieces in place to become a wearable health technology leader.

Quantic Dream’s David Cage describes growing as a storyteller, doesn’t rule out film directing (interview)

We talk to David Cage about what makes his storytelling tick.

Cool down this summer with new Nest thermostat features: Sunblocking, new cooling options, and more

The Nest smart thermostat continues to get smarter with every software update.

Samsung dives into the Galaxy S4′s design (spoiler: it’s all about nature again)

Even Samsung admits that the Galaxy S4 isn't a "radical difference" from the Galaxy S III.

Here’s Robert Scoble showering with Google Glass

If you were wondering if Google Glass survived a full shower, here's some photographic proof.

Game, movie, or both? Stunning footage shows why Beyond: Two Souls belonged at Tribeca

It's a game that asks big questions about life and death, all the while straddling the line between "game" and "cinema."

House of Nerds: Kevin Spacey takes on real politicians with his Netflix machinations

After watching House of Cards, you'd think that the real Washington D.C. would want to distance itself from the nefarious plotting of Kevin Spacey's Frank Underwood. But you'd be wrong.

Beyond: Two Souls trailer debuts at Tribeca — don’t mess with Ellen Page

A new trailer for Quantic Dream's Beyond: Two Souls, the developer's PlayStation 3 follow-up to the cinematic Heavy Rain, premiered tonight at New York City's Tribeca Film Festival.

10 startups debut at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator’s Demo Day

New York City's Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA) is graduating 10 startups from its Winter 2013 class this morning, and we're live at the scene for their demo day presentations.

Forget affiliate marketing: Consignd lets you earn more with Pinterest-driven storefronts

Admit it, you've thought about dabbling in affiliate marketing. After all, who wouldn't want to make an extra buck by sharing a few products on their blog or Twitter?

Watch out, Apple: 3M Windows tablets shipped in Q1, Android tablets catching up to iPad

If you needed further evidence that tablets are more than a mere computing fad, just look at the latest numbers from Strategy Analytics.

Qualcomm’s revenue is up 24% thanks to smartphone mania

Apple and Google aren't the only ones benefiting from the smartphone revolution.

Yahoo Japan pours $20M into Softbank Capital’s fund to attract U.S. startups

The goal: To make American startups interested in doing business in Japan.

FreedomPop brings its free internet service to Sprint’s 3G network, launches new hotspot

The free internet service FreedomPop is gearing up to expand its reach across the U.S. -- though it's looking to an older cellular network to do so.