Ewan Spence

The official Facebook page of writer Ewan Spence, with links to his articles, books, and other work.

I've spent my life exploring the impact of mobile computing, the internet, and social media. I have over twenty years of experience at the centre of some of the biggest changes in how the world communicates.

As the mobile revolution started I was at POS, running its tech support centre. I then changed careers and moved into technology journalism full time.

That saw me work with the 'All About' team (All About Symbian, All About Palm, and All About Windows Phones). I spent over ten years reviewing software, hardware, covering major trade shows, writing editorial features, and being a vital conduit between the companies and the communities.

This lead to my current role with Forbes, where I have been a contributing writer on technology, mobile computing, and social media since 2011. This includes hardware and software reviews, regular columns on the Apple and Android platforms, and editorial features.

I produce and host a number of long-running podcasts and radio shows, including annual coverage of SXSW, and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. I manage a team of six writers (and more guest contributors) at ESC Insight, where we provide all-year round coverage of The Eurovision Song Contest. This includes the ESC insight podcast, which has been running for six years, and production of the UK radio broadcast of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.

I have spoken at numerous conferences (including SXSW, Web Summit, Le Web, Edinburgh Film Festival, EBU Multimedia Meets Radio, Lonely Planet Travel Blogger, O2 Developer Days, and more) and offers contributions to many broadcasters and publications (including BBC News, Sky News, CNN, SBS, The Guardian, The Stage, and more).

Today I continue to write for Forbes and continue to freelance as a technology journalist. I cover the Eurovision Song Contest for ESC Insight, and I produce syndicated radio programming throughout the year on arts, culture, new media, and entertainment.