Barbara Krasnoff

New York

Reviews Editor at The Verge

Reviews Editor at The Verge & SF writer .Pronouns: she / her. @[email protected]

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Amazon’s latest Fire HD tablets are now on sale starting at $95

1 week ago | technewstube.com | Barbara Krasnoff

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Amazon’s latest Fire HD tablets are now on sale starting at $95

1 week ago | theverge.com | Barbara Krasnoff

If you want a mental escape from today’s constant bombardment of alarming news, one method is to lose yourself in a good book — and an excellent way to do that is to read that good book on one of Amazon’s Fire tablets. Amazon has put many of the latest Fire HD tablets on sale starting today, and if you’re looking for a simple tablet for reading or watching movies, you might want to check them out.
If your parents complain that they don’t hear from you, you can send an AI instead.

1 week ago | theverge.com | Barbara Krasnoff

The Verge logo. If your parents complain that they don’t hear from you, you can send an AI instead. At least, according to inTouch, which will make that call for you and spark “meaningful, mind-stimulating conversations with your parent.” Whether that parent will appreciate being called by an AI rather than their offspring is, well, questionable. 404 Media’s Joseph Cox asked his mother what she thought. “It sounds from the clips like talking to an automated company cold call,” she said.
What’s on your desk, Allison Johnson?

2 weeks ago | theverge.com | Allison Johnson |Barbara Krasnoff

Allison Johnson is the smartphone reviewer for The Verge, along with, as she says, “a bit of telecom on the side, which means I am a professional phone user.” She came to The Verge from DPReview, where she covered digital cameras and smartphone cameras. That looks like a cozy space. Where in your home is it? It’s in our bedroom. When my husband and I moved into our house, we were two people who both worked outside of the home.
Why I love Twinkly Strings and Twinkly Flex

2 weeks ago | theverge.com | Jess Weatherbed |Barbara Krasnoff

Jess Weatherbed is a news writer and part of our international team. Jess describes herself as “mostly a generalist who covers a wide range of stories before my US and Canadian colleagues jump online.” Their main beat, however, is with the creative industries, where they cover what tech and software they are using, how creators are being displaced, and more. We saw her wonderful Twinkly Strings setup when she showed us her home workspace last year and thought they looked great.
How to keep your Venmo account private

4 weeks ago | technewstube.com | Barbara Krasnoff

Tech News Tube is a real time news feed of the latest technology news headlines.Follow all of the top tech sites in one place, on the web or your mobile device.
How to keep your Venmo account private

4 weeks ago | theverge.com | Barbara Krasnoff

Tech /How toIt’s a good idea not to advertise all your friends’ names and financial transactions publicly. It’s a good idea not to advertise all your friends’ names and financial transactions publicly. Mar 27, 2025, 2:57 PM UTCImage: Cath Virginia / The VergeBarbara Krasnoff is a reviews editor who manages how-tos and various projects. She’s worked as an editor and writer (and occasional sci-fi author) for more years than she cares to admit to. She can be found on Threads as @barbarask.
Amazon Spring Sale deals on Verge staff home favorites

4 weeks ago | theverge.com | Barbara Krasnoff

TechWe found deals on a few of our favorite things, from food choppers to moisture meters. We found deals on a few of our favorite things, from food choppers to moisture meters. Mar 26, 2025, 7:14 PM UTCIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Image: GouevnBarbara Krasnoff is a reviews editor who manages how-tos and various projects. She’s worked as an editor and writer (and occasional sci-fi author) for more years than she cares to admit to.
What’s on your desk, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy?

4 weeks ago | theverge.com | Jennifer Pattison Tuohy |Barbara Krasnoff

TechWhen your job is reviewing smart home devices, your office space can become a little crowded. When your job is reviewing smart home devices, your office space can become a little crowded. Mar 26, 2025, 2:00 PM UTCIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is The Verge’s smart home reviewer, and she’s mind-bogglingly impressive in the number of devices she covers.
Why I love the Calligraphr font-creation app

1 month ago | theverge.com | Kristen Radtke |Barbara Krasnoff

TechMake a new font out of your handwriting for fun or work. Make a new font out of your handwriting for fun or work. Mar 25, 2025, 6:17 PM UTCKristen Raddtke and friends at a Calligraphr font workshop that she hosted. Photo by Jeffery Gleaves / The VergeKristen Radtke is creative director at The Verge. “I work with the art team on the overall look and feel of the site across illustrations, photos, and branding,” she explains.