--- title: 10 Reporters to Watch for the 2026 CES Conference - Blog description: Discover the top 10 journalists to watch at CES 2025, sharing insights on AI, gaming, smart tech, and more. image: https://blog.onepitch.co/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Oct%203%2c%202025%2c%2008_06_00%20PM.png --- [![OnePitch](https://blog.onepitch.co/hubfs/raw_assets/public/OnePitch_May2025/images/onepitch-logo-black.svg "OnePitch")](https://onepitch.co/) - [Product](https://onepitch.co/product-features/overview/) - Media Lists - [MFY Media Lists](https://onepitch.co/media-lists/build) - [DFY Media Lists](https://onepitch.co/media-lists/dfy-media-list-submit/) - Resources - [AI Tools Hub](https://ai-hub.onepitch.co/) - [Contact](https://onepitch.co/contact-us/support) ## 10 Reporters to Watch for the 2026 CES Conference ![10 Reporters to Watch for the 2026 CES Conference](https://blog.onepitch.co/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Oct%203%2c%202025%2c%2008_06_00%20PM.png) [Roundups](https://blog.onepitch.co/tag/roundups) [Pitch Tips](https://blog.onepitch.co/tag/pitch-tips) CES is one of the biggest events of the year for consumer tech. From smart home devices to next-generation TVs, laptops, VR headsets, mobile accessories, and AI-powered everything, it is the place where journalists get a first look at what’s coming next. If you want a full list of 100 journalists who have covered CES in 2025, click below to download. [![OnePitch Buttons (12)](https://blog.onepitch.co/hs-fs/hubfs/OnePitch%20Buttons%20(12).png?width=225&height=74&name=OnePitch%20Buttons%20(12).png)](https://onepitch.co/media-lists/ces-2026-media-list) If you’re pitching around CES 2026, here are 10 reporters to know. Each of them covers consumer tech, gadgets, hardware, and innovation across some of the most influential outlets in the industry.   Below, you’ll find details on their roles, recent coverage, social links, and locations to help you prepare your outreach. ## **1. Emma Roth** **Role:** News Writer at The Verge **About:** Emma covers breaking consumer tech news, product announcements, and major hardware stories. Her beat includes mobile devices, connected home gadgets, app updates, gaming hardware, and general consumer electronics that frequently debut at CES. **Recent Coverage:** [Asus teaser hints at ‘world’s first’ 27-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor](https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/6/24314760/asus-27-inch-4k-oled-monitor-teaser-rumor-ces-2025) **Location:** United States ## **2. Allison Johnson** **Role:** Senior Reviewer at The Verge **About:** Allison focuses on in depth hardware coverage, including smartphones, wearables, accessories, and personal tech devices. She is known for detailed hands on reviews and performance analysis, especially around new hardware introduced during CES. **Recent Coverage:** [Coming back to CES after a decade-long break was a trip](https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/11/24340285/ces-2025-robots-ai-sphere) **Location:** United States ## **3. Cherlynn Low** **Role:** Managing Editor at Engadget **About:** Cherlynn leads Engadget’s consumer tech coverage with a focus on new hardware, wearables, mobile devices, accessibility tech, and AI driven gadgets. She is a long-standing CES attendee and frequently covers the biggest announcements directly from the show floor. **Recent Coverage:** [CES 2025 updates: Live coverage of all the biggest tech, AI and gadget news from Las Vegas](https://www.engadget.com/ces-2025-live-updates-the-best-tech-announcements-and-gadget-news-from-las-vegas-100003597.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKs_VZjaVkww_XCtd4zR9jBTKjhNOM051Hnvk06ixS8Q63WDNwRbOsdo7ySY0bT4pgN4Tx1wAQMARD2ARbHKqFXuade0WzcwQg4bQtyUWUnfKpw69gH0q-oFdOkFAbC41ED5ItboP2xJWLQv5AOLI3pzOCiMXzAJNDa7c7GoRqOu) **Location:** New York, New York ## **4. Cesci Angell** **Role:** Staff Writer, Reviews at TechRadar **About:** Cesci covers product reviews, everyday tech gadgets, home devices, and hardware launches. Her work focuses on user experience, performance, and practical value, making her coverage especially relevant for brands launching consumer products at CES. **Recent Coverage:** [Govee Outdoor Projector Light review: this smart projector left me more annoyed than overjoyed](https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/govee-outdoor-projector-light-review) **Location:** United Kingdom ## **5. Maria Diaz** **Role:** Staff Writer at ZDNet **About:** Maria covers smart home tech, consumer gadgets, connected devices, and home electronics. She reviews new hardware, reports on emerging product trends, and highlights the everyday tech that helps people stay connected and organized. **Recent Coverage:** [The best robot vacuum we saw at CES 2025 - and 4 others that impressed u](https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/kitchen-household/the-best-robot-vacuums-of-ces-2025/) **Location:** Raleigh, North Carolina ## **6. David Watsky** **Role:** Senior Editor at CNET **About:** David specializes in smart home devices, connected home ecosystems, kitchen tech, and practical everyday consumer gadgets. His hands on testing and deep product knowledge make him a go to voice for CES coverage tied to home automation and lifestyle tech. **Relevant Coverage:** [All the Best Home Tech Gadgets We Saw at CES 2025: Robot Maids, Fog Gardens and More](https://www.cnet.com/pictures/all-the-best-home-tech-gadgets-launched-at-ces-2025-robot-maids-fog-gardens-and-more/) **Location:** New York, New York ## **7. Hamish Hector** **Role:** Senior Staff Writer, News at TechRadar **About:** Hamish covers breaking tech news including hardware announcements, computing, gaming, and AI-powered products. His coverage is highly aligned with CES trends, especially around performance hardware, displays, and gaming gear. **Relevant Coverage:** [CES 2025: our predictions and everything we expect to see at the world's biggest tech show](https://www.techradar.com/tech-events/ces-2025) **Location:** United Kingdom ## **8. Aamir Siddiqui** **Role:** Senior Writer at Android Authority **About:** Aamir covers smartphones, mobile accessories, Android devices, and hardware news. His reporting frequently includes hands-on testing, buying guides, and detailed analysis of new mobile tech introduced during CES. **Relevant Coverage:** [Nintendo Switch 2 dummy units make an appearance at CES](https://www.androidauthority.com/nintendo-switch-2-dummy-units-ces-3514474/) **Location:** Mumbai, India ## **9. Alex Perry** **Role:** Tech Reporter at Mashable **About:** Alex writes about consumer tech, gaming, and digital trends. His voice-driven approach covers everything from new gadgets to hardware updates and device launches that often break during CES. **Recent Coverage:** [Nvidia reveals powerful Blackwell RTX 50-series GPUs in CES keynote](https://mashable.com/article/ces-2025-nvidia-geforce-rtx-50-series-announcement) **Location:** Brooklyn, New York ## **10. Allison Murray** **Role:** Staff Writer at ZDNet **About:** Allison covers consumer tech, product testing, buying guides, smart home devices, and hardware reviews. She is known for practical tech insights that help readers understand which CES products can make a meaningful difference in their daily lives. **Recent Coverage:** [CES 2025:](https://www.zdnet.com/article/ces-2025-zdnet-best-products-2025-01-15/)[The 25 best products that we're still thinking about a week later ](https://www.zdnet.com/article/ces-2025-zdnet-best-products-2025-01-15/) **Location:** Greater Chicago Area     CES is one of the most important moments of the year for consumer tech, and the reporters covering it shape the stories that reach millions of readers. Whether you are pitching new hardware, smart home devices, AI powered products, or lifestyle tech, knowing who is on the ground and what they care about can make all the difference.   Use this list to guide your outreach, research their recent work, and tailor your pitch so it fits their specific beat and interests. 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