Matt Binder joined Mashable's tech vertical in 2018, where he covers social media, tech policy, cybersecurity, online scams, cryptocurrency, AI, creator news, weird tech, and other related tech beats.
A graduate from the School of Visual Arts with a B.A. in Film, Matt soon utilized his skills beyond the film industry, working with tech startups and in political news media. Matt is the host of podcasts such as Scam Economy and DOOMED with Matt Binder. He also frequently livestreams on his YouTube channel.
Matt's work has appeared on CNN, Fox News, BBC, MSNBC, The New York Times, Al Jazeera, Washington Post, and more. He was infamously banned from Twitter by Elon Musk while reporting on Musk's takeover of the company in December 2022.
When he's not working on a scoop, Matt enjoys going to punk shows, watching horror movies, playing soccer, and debasing himself as a New York Mets fan. He was born and raised in New York City, where he still resides with his partner, dog, cat, and three children. Follow him @MattBinder on Twitter/X, Threads, YouTube, and Bluesky.
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Web3 darling Helium has bragged about Lime being a client for years. Lime says it isn't true.
Is this really Web3's golden goose?
By Matt Binder
Twitter suspends account that tracks Elon Musk's private jet
Musk previously stated he would not ban the account on his 'free speech' platform
By Matt Binder
Inside the shady world of influencers promoting cryptocurrency
From FaZe Clan to Tana Mongeau, why are so many influencers shilling altcoins?
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By Matt Binder
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Many Reddit users prefer to use 'Old Reddit' over the redesigned platform.
By Matt Binder
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In Japan, 60 hours of PlayStation gaming gets you a chance to buy a PS5 Pro.
By Matt Binder
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Your iPhone is getting some new features with the latest iOS.
By Matt Binder
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Here are some potential fixes.
By Matt Binder
Anthropic IPO docs reportedly reveal over $40 billion in losses last year
Reuters reviewed Anthropic's IPO prospectus, revealing new details about the AI company's financials.
By Matt Binder
The biggest announcements from OpenAI DevDay: Dots, GPT-6.1 Sol, Ultrafast
OpenAI is coming after Meta's Muse AI personal assistant.
By Matt Binder
OpenAI introduces Dots, a new always-on AI agent, at Dev Day 2026
Forget Muse, there's a new AI agent on the scene.
By Matt Binder
TikTok screentime to cash programs: What they really are, what you should know
TikTok ads that tell users they can earn money by watching videos are part of a larger 'get-paid-to' app economy.
By Matt Binder
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Look at those cameras!
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Liftoff: Google is realizing Elon Musk's dream of AI data centers in space
Google will launch Project Suncatcher, literally, on Oct. 1. The experimental test satellite will take off on a SpaceX rocket.
By Matt Binder
XbotGo Falcon review: A soccer dad's search for the perfect AI sports tracking camera
The XbotGo Falcon will follow the action on the pitch.
By Matt Binder
Microsoft's new Surface laptops get rid of Copilot+ PC branding
Copilot+ PCs are no more.
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Discord now checks your age based on your activity and other factors
Age verification on Discord was delayed, but will now roll out. Here's what you need to know.
By Matt Binder
Hulu and Disney+ price hikes: How the new prices compare to Netflix, Apple TV, HBO Max
Disney+ and Hulu prices are going up — even the bundles.
By Matt Binder
'Musk' documentary trailer is finally here
Alex Gibney's doc on Elon Musk looks brutal for the billionaire.
By Matt Binder
New YouTube Music features will answer all your questions about a song or artist
'Ask Music' will also help listeners discover new music and podcasts.
By Matt Binder
YouTube unveils AI editing assistant, new insight tools for creators
Dynamic Thumbnails, video A/B testing, and other new YouTube features will help YouTubers in the content creation process.
By Matt Binder
YouTube lets users customize what content is on their homepage for the first time
Custom Feeds and more are coming to YouTube.
By Matt Binder
Big banks are worried AI agents could increase the risk of scams and fraud
Agentic AI assistants could lose users' money to scams and fraud. Now, big banks are calling for proactive solutions.
By Matt Binder
Meta’s Muse reportedly has zero-day vulnerability that lets attackers take over your Mac
The exploit was unveiled as Amazon decided to block Muse from shopping on its platform.
By Matt Binder
RatHat is a new Android malware that records your screen touches to steal passwords
This malicious software also weaponizes AI to infect the device.
By Matt Binder
Ookla shares Android foldable benchmarks as iPhone Duo looms
Samsung is the foldable leader. But how do its devices perform? And will its stronghold on the market last?
By Matt Binder
Steam Frame: What early reviewers said about the $1,000+ VR headset
Valve's VR headset has arrived. But, should you get it?
By Matt Binder
Oregon’s data centers use almost 25% of the state’s power, report reveals
And that number is only going up.
By Matt Binder
