So long and thanks for all the fun!
April 9th, 2010, 3:54 pm · 51 Comments · posted by Tamara Chuang, a.k.a. The Gadgetress
The Gadgetress blog launched five years ago as a spot to post my high-tech musings. It evolved into a gadget-review column, then a how-tech-saves-money site and finally a blog dedicated to reporting the latest on local TV and mobile services.
But all good things must come to an end and the Gadgetress blog is retiring. That’s because after nearly 10 years at the Orange County Register, I’m leaving this great gig — and Orange County — for that mysterious “to pursue other opportunities.”
It’s really a mystery to me what I’ll be doing next. I’m taking a break for a few months. Seriously. I may return to the world of tech journalism. If you want to keep track of what’s next for me, just head to my personal site at tamara.net.
I enjoyed every minute, especially the interaction with readers. Thank you readers, fans, critics, the companies and even Time Warner Cable. I’ve learned a lot from all of you and hopefully vice versa. I’ve updated the story archives so if you’re looking for an old post on TV service, here’s where to go:
For all other tech-related stories and questions, here are a few people who may be able to help you:
- The PC Club Q&A will continue. Readers can still submit questions to gadgetress@ocregister.com with “Help Me” in the subject head.
- John Dunphy, OC Register editor who oversees technology coverage: jdunphy@ocregister.com
- Ian Hamilton, OC Register reporter who covers tech in Irvine and has a soft spot for all-things Apple: ihamilton@ocregister.com
Farewell good readers. I’ll be on Twitter, Facebook and who knows where else? May we meet again!
Signing out,
Tamara “The Gadgetress” Chuang
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sad… who will give me my TWC news?!
My favorite part of the OC Register is leaving….. Good luck in your next version upgrade!!!
i enjoyed your blog. you will be missed.
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR ARTICLES TAMMY!
You will definitely be missed!!!! Good luck!!
even though you lost me as an avid reader when you went to TWC coverage, I still checked your blog…You will be missed…
good luck!
Blue hair accent has never looked better
Best wishes and good luck. Being a nerd myself and I don’t always agree with the things you write and how you state them, but variety is the spice of life. Your blog will be missed.
Are ya runnin’ away with Gary Robbins?? Best of luck, Gadgetress ~ in whatever you may do…..
I hate to see you go. I read you all the time. So now I guess it’s what?… Dancing With The Stars? Aww,… just kidding,.. but really,.. could ya?
Good luck in whatever you do next. And they’re all correct, you will be missed.
You will be missed! Adding you to facebook right now!
best of luck
Best of luck
Bye, awesome chick! We will all miss you, your sense of humor, your Widget and your tech savvy!
First we learn that Sciencedude was leaving and now we hear that Gadgetress is leaving. The main reasons I went to the OC Register website.
Thanks and good luck Gadgetress. And goodbye OC Register.
Good luck in your future endeavors….I enjoyed your blog for the most part. Keep it real!
Tamara thank you for everything…It’s so sad to see you go. You were one of my favorite. Be good and hopefully you end up with something awesome. OCR you lost a great journalist.
Take Care, Jojo
I looked forward to your articles
And the comics
Good Luck
You will be sooo missed, Tamara, as a friend and savvy Internet commando. I’ll be seeing you, as they say, online and otherwise!
So, gadgitris & science hack get pink slips & all we get are these lousy farewells???
Gack!
I guess you werent “hispanic” enough for the O.C. Register. I guess you will be replaced with “el gadgeto by Pepe”
Really, you had to pull the race card even on this?
Your a moron!
Alan, if you have a problem with Hispanics, maybe you should leave California and relocate to a state that has none.
Or you could relocate to Phoenix, where anonymous cowards post bigoted remarks about Hispanics on Arizona Central.
Booo!!!! First Gary and now you.
Oh no, first Gary, now you – there is not much left to read at the Register.
Take some time to figure out what’s next. I’ve been doing something similar – if life hands you time off, might as well use it to have a mid-life crisis, I say.
Best of luck.