Michael Grothaus | Senior Editor
Michael Grothaus is an award-nominated journalist, novelist, and technology writer with more than 20 years of experience covering consumer technology, digital culture, artificial intelligence, and the impact of emerging technologies on society.
Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Michael began his journalism career covering the Chicago film industry before moving into technology reporting. He later earned a Master’s degree in Creative Writing with Distinction from the University of London, combining a background in journalism with a career as both a published novelist and technology writer.
Michael has written for some of the world’s best-known technology and news publications, including Fast Company, The Guardian, The Irish Times, VICE, Engadget, Quartz, Litro Magazine, and KnowYourMobile.
He has interviewed leading figures from across the technology industry while reporting on Apple, artificial intelligence, privacy, cybersecurity, consumer technology, and the wider effects technology has on everyday life.
Alongside his journalism, Michael is the author of several acclaimed books. His debut novel, Epiphany Jones, was longlisted for the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger Award and was named one of Entertainment Weekly‘s “25 Most Irresistible Hollywood Novels.”
His later works include the speculative novel Beautiful Shining People and the non-fiction book Trust No One: Inside the World of Deepfakes, which examines the rise of AI-generated media and digital misinformation.
At KnowYourMobile, Michael serves as Senior Editor, writing and editing news, features, buying guides, and long-form analysis covering smartphones, consumer technology, artificial intelligence, mobile software, and digital trends.
His editorial approach combines technical accuracy with clear, accessible writing, helping readers understand not only how technology works but why it matters.
Areas of Expertise
- Smartphones and consumer technology
- Apple ecosystem and iPhone
- Artificial intelligence
- Digital culture and online communities
- Cybersecurity and privacy
- Mobile software and apps
- Technology journalism
- Long-form feature writing
Editorial Philosophy
Michael believes great technology journalism should go beyond product specifications and marketing claims. His work focuses on explaining how technology shapes people’s lives, providing readers with accurate reporting, thoughtful analysis, and practical advice they can trust when making purchasing decisions or understanding the latest developments in consumer technology.
You can follow him on LinkedIn and X and also check out his very own Wikipedia page.
