One of Apple’s biggest events of 2020 is coming up – will coronavirus ruin it?
We’re only two months into 2020, and already a growing handful of major tech industry events have been completely scuttled thanks to the ongoing spread …
Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
Over the years, he’s interviewed legendary figures in entertainment and tech that range from Stan Lee to John McAfee, Peter Thiel, and Reed Hastings.
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