Meet The Technologists
Bringing Clarity To Technology
The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, test the tools, and talk to the innovators behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s insightful, honest, and actionable.​
Whether it’s the latest hardware review, an in-depth breakdown of a leading tech company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider on TechStack, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant.
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We Cover The Latest In Tech
Industry Analysis
From major mergers to breakthrough innovations, we explore how top companies shape the future—and what it means for you.
The Tech Stack Webcast
Our weekly podcast features leading analysts, creators, and executives discussing the stories behind the latest tech developments.
Hardware Reviews
We go hands-on with the newest devices, breaking down specs and real-world performance to keep you informed.
Dave
Altavilla
Dave Altavilla is Co-Founder and Principal Analyst at HotTech Vision And Analysis and Editor In Chief at HotHardware.com. A former semiconductor sales engineer, Dave is a 35+ year veteran tech analyst and a Forbes contributor for decades that’s often cited by many media outlets, biz press and financial networks like Schwab and Fox Business.
Marco Chiappetta
Jim
McGregor
Marco Chiappetta is Co-Founder and Principal Analyst at HotTech Vision and Analysis, Managing Editor of HotHardware.com, and a longtime Forbes Contributor. With decades of experience in QA, advanced benchmarking methodology, system architecture and technical writing, Marco has the ability to distill the most complex topics into concise, actionable insights.
Founder and a Principal Analyst for TIRIAS Research. A 35-year veteran engineer and technology strategist. Cited by over 500 media outlets globally and a contributor to multiple industry and business publications.
Francis
Sideco
