Source: The Guardian
Summary
The New York Times has eliminated its San Francisco tech bureau, which covered technology companies including Amazon and Blue Origin. The decision was made as part of a larger restructuring effort within the newspaper. The bureau had been in operation since 2015.
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The launch follows a familiar script.
The Times has downsized its tech coverage, a move that will likely be met with sighs of resignation from those who follow the industry. After all, what’s a little less reporting on billion-dollar startups and their latest me-too features? The bureau’s demise is a testament to the ever-changing landscape of journalism, where clicks and clicks alone seem to matter. And who needs in-depth reporting on Amazon’s latest antitrust issues when you can have clickbait headlines about Alexa’s “new” features? The Times’ decision is a reminder that even the most esteemed publications are not immune to the pressures of the digital age.
The original observation is: “This is just another iteration of the ‘pivot to video’ we’ve all seen before.”
