David Matthews

Freelance Tech & Gaming Journalist

United States

Hi! I'm a freelance tech journalist based just outside of Washington D.C. specializing in consumer technology, mobility, and gaming. I have over five years of experience writing hundreds of intriguing, informational, and SEO-optimized articles with a focus on facts and a bit of humor.

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IGN Articles by David Matthews

Hi! I'm a freelance tech & gaming journalist based just outside of Washington D.C. specializing in consumer technology, mobility, and gaming. I have over five years of experience writing hundreds of intriguing, informational, and SEO-optimized articles with a focus on facts and a bit of humor.

IGN
04/13/2022
Call of Duty Could Soon Be Invaded By Godzilla - IGN

Just in case you didn't think Call of Duty could get any crazier, season 3 seems to hint that Godzilla himself will show up to wreak havoc. Call of Duty released Season 3's "Classified Arms" trailer that has the team uncovering a mysterious device while searching for the released Nebula gas released by the Nazis.

IGN
04/13/2022
YouTuber Plugs a Desktop GPU into a Steam Deck - IGN

You're not supposed to connect an external GPU to the Steam Deck, but someone did it anyway. YouTuber ETA Prime not only managed to get it working, but was able to play games like Elden Ring at 4K with maxed out settings.

Digital Trends

Digital Trends
04/05/2022
Digital Trends Articles by David Matthews

David Matthews is a Writer at Digital Trends focusing on Computing. He's been interested in technology ever since his dad taught him basic DOS commands as a kid. After receiving a bachelors and masters degree in Computer Science, he entered the IT world and specialized in networking.

Digital Trends
04/02/2022
Why I sold my awesome gaming PC and bought a MacBook Pro | Digital Trends

I did it. I have committed the cardinal sin among PC gaming enthusiasts. I have ditched my relatively powerful gaming PC in exchange for the breezy console life - and also threw in a new MacBook Pro while I was at it. I know how it sounds, but give me a chance to explain.

Digital Trends
09/21/2021
What Is GPU Mining, and Why It's Better Than Your CPU | Digital Trends

At the onset of cryptocurrency mining, CPUs were the primary way to conduct mining operations. Today, unless you're using application-specific integrated circuits ( ASICs) to mine a currency, the next best thing is GPU mining, and for many cryptocurrencies, it's the dominant form of mining.

TechSpot

TechSpot Forums
06/06/2017
TechSpot Articles by David Matthews

David Matthews is a Writer and Video Contributor for TechSpot. David has been interested in technology ever since his dad taught him basic DOS commands as a kid. After receiving a bachelor's and master's degree in Computer Science, he entered the IT world and specialized in networking. IT...

TechSpot
09/03/2020
Palm: Gone But Not Forgotten

Palm Inc., originally known as Palm Computing, was founded in 1992 by Jeff Hawkins. Together with Donna Dubinsky and Ed Colligan, the company went on to invent the original Palm Pilot. The Pilot was one of the earliest and most successful personal digital assistants which made the name "Palm" synonymous with PDAs and a leading handheld computing form factor for nearly a decade.

TechSpot
11/17/2019
One month with the Google Pixel 4 XL

In a nutshell: The Pixel 4 XL is an excellent smartphone for those who love stock Android, but its high price relative to direct competitors could make it less attractive to a lot of people. I've been an iPhone owner since 2012. I have owned an iPhone 5, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S Plus, and iPhone X.