"Here's the Thing" Ditches Jargon, Delivers Practical Tips and Advice for Everyday Consumers

NEW YORK, July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Gadget expert and former Yahoo! News "Gadget Hound" blogger Ben Patterson has just launched here's the thing (http://heresthethingblog.com), a new technology blog that offers jargon-free help and advice for consumers.

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In soft-launch mode since early June, here's the thing delivers daily tips about the gear and online services that consumers use every day—ranging from iPhones and Kindles to Facebook and Netflix.

"At here's the thing, my goal is to create a safe, welcoming place for everyday readers to get help and ask questions about their gadgets," Patterson said. "Plenty of tech blogs offer unboxing videos and jailbreaking how-tos for die-hard techies and early adopters. There's no real place for moms, granddads, doctors, and next-door neighbors who want to learn more about their gadgets without feeling like an outsider."

here's the thing offers daily blog posts and features on how to get the most out of smartphones, tablets, laptops, home theater gear, and other gadgets that consumers use every day. The site also serves up:

• Clear, concise tips for those looking to protect their privacy on Facebook and Twitter,
• In-depth buying guides about new products and services, and
• A pragmatic perspective on the latest tech gossip.

Visit here's the thing on the web: http://heresthethingblog.com

Follow here's the thing:

• On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/heresthething
• On Twitter: http://twitter.com/benpatt

About Ben Patterson

A seasoned journalist who has been covering technology full-time for more than a dozen years, Founding Editor Ben Patterson soft-launched here's the thing in June 2011. Previously, Patterson blogged about technology for Yahoo! News as the "Gadget Hound," a role he held for four years, starting in March 2007. Patterson was the senior editor for Tech Trends and Help at CNET (now CBS Interactive), as well as Editor-in-Chief of InfoSyncWorld. His articles have appeared in publications such as TIME, PC Magazine, All You, Men's Fitness, Mac|Life, Wired, and Computer Shopper.

Media Contact: Ben Patterson here's the thing, (347) 422-7680, ben@benpatterson.net

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