Benn Jordan longs for the days of tech that didn’t spy on you
He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget.Benn Jordan may have initially gained notoriety for his music as Flashbulb and later, reviewing synths and effects pedals on YouTube under Benn and Gear. But about five years ago, Benn decided to take his YouTube channel in a different direction. He didn’t stop covering music gear overnight, but as time progressed, his channel became more focused on science and technology investigations.
- ▪He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget.Benn Jordan may have initially gained notoriety for his music as Flashbulb and later, reviewing synths and effects pedals on YouTube under Benn and Gear.
- ▪But about five years ago, Benn decided to take his YouTube channel in a different direction.
- ▪He didn’t stop covering music gear overnight, but as time progressed, his channel became more focused on science and technology investigations.
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ReportCloseReportPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All ReportEntertainmentCloseEntertainmentPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All EntertainmentTechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechBenn Jordan longs for the days of tech that didn’t spy on youThe YouTube star has gone from reviewing synths to taking on the surveillance state.by Terrence O'BrienCloseTerrence O'BrienWeekend EditorPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Terrence O'BrienJun 6, 2026, 3:00 PM UTCLinkShareGiftBenn refuses to be pigeon holed.
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