Brooke Becher

Journalist powered by punk ethos | Staff Reporter @BuiltIn | MA War Reporting + Int. Human Rights | Tips to [email protected]

[Brooke Becher @brookebecher]

Finally taking the time to announce my new position as a staff writer for the features team at @BuiltIn, a community-focused platform uniting people in tech.

[Built In @BuiltIn]

As trade tensions heat up, locking down a steady, diversified supply of rare earth metals isn’t just an economic priority — it’s a matter of national security. Built In reporter @brookebecher tells us why.
https://t.co/O4go0qRUwA

[Built In @BuiltIn]

The rules of global trade have changed. Built In’s @brookebecher explains how tech’s top hardware manufacturers are pivoting. https://t.co/u3eLxUzKet

[Jeff Weiss @Passionweiss]

A massive earthquake to punish Los Angeles for using Long Beach as the fake backdrop for the 2028 games. I understand.

[The Airship Association @AirshipAssoc]

Great overview of #airships by @brookebecher of @BuiltIn (with a great punny title)!

Covers airship types; construction, operations, and history; and the revival of the sector by companies inc. @AirVehicles and @_FLYING_WHALES_!

https://t.co/ZwPTvAxc9U

#AirshipAssociation

[Wyss Institute @wyssinstitute]

What is microfluidics? @brookebecher gives a great overview in @BuiltI, which includes Wyss work developing multiple organs-on-chips, including lung, intestine, kidney, and bone marrow. #OrganChips #Microfluidics
https://t.co/YMJ9ZVIvMT

[Brooke Becher @brookebecher]

@SumnerLN Was a pleasure speaking with you, @SumnerLN! Excellent commentary and look forward to following your work for future pieces.

[Sumner L Norman @SumnerLN]

Happy to be featured, talking next-generation BCIs in @BuiltIn today :)

https://t.co/UYmfyBfnQd

[Brooke Becher @brookebecher]

@jasonhanna_ @BuiltIn Hey Jason! Thanks for reaching out.

If you don’t mind, please DM me his LinkedIn or Twitter handle — or share mine — I’m working on another BCI explainer piece he would be great for. Would love to hear what his clinical trial is all about.

[Brooke Becher @brookebecher]

#journorequest seeking a BCI — brain-computer interface — expert to speak on an explainer piece entitled “What Is Neuralink?” for @BuiltIn.

Let me know if you’re available for quick turnaround commentary! RTs appreciated 😉✨

[Brooke Becher @brookebecher]

here’s looking at you, #engineer s, #neuroscience, #neuroscientist s, #researcher s and #biotech ies.

[Switching Codes with Eric Deggans @Deggans]

NPR as an organization quit Twitter, thanks to the Chief Twit's capricious handling of labels on our main account. I'll still be active here. But this is a blow to journalists who built their brands and spread word about great work w/autonomy. DETAILS: https://t.co/I4awl3Hypx

[Brooke Becher @brookebecher]

Really great commentary on this one, Alan. Thanks again for contributing to this piece.

[SecureAuth @SecureAuth]

Alan Lipton, SVP, Engineering says,“ #Biometric systems use algorithms, or digital recipes, to reduce your biometric sample to a sort of #digitalsignature that captures the essential essence of what it means to be you.” by @brookebecher at @BuiltIn https://t.co/e61R9vyKCw #AI

[Jesus Ambrosio 🎅🏼 @jesusambrosio_]

Going to the desert in a few weeks! 🌴I’ve been invited to @coachella on behalf of a program called Accessible Plus. The program by @goldenvoice is for BIPOC folks with disabilities to participate in the festival , network and discuss accessibility in live entertainment. STOKED!

[Los Angeles Times @latimes]

A tentative agreement has been reached to end the protracted contract dispute that shut down Los Angeles public schools for three days, with the lowest-wage workers winning a raise of 30% or more, officials announced Friday afternoon https://t.co/K7ycbMap8i

[BrooklynVegan @brooklynvegan]

Robert Smith gets Ticketmaster to lower service fees for Cure tickets https://t.co/UWMDIMFKrO

[NO CONTEXT anthony fantano @theneedledrop]

I miss when I was chaotic on here more often.

[BrooklynVegan @brooklynvegan]

The Cure's Robert Smith comments on Ticketmaster services fees: "I am as sickened as you" https://t.co/8lBtzMMT5I

[BrooklynVegan @brooklynvegan]

"Unfortunately, despite our desire to protect our low ticket prices for fans, the states of NY, IL and CO make this very difficult," @thecure write. "They actually have laws in place that protect scalpers!" https://t.co/nD2SsvjCXJ

[Brooke Becher @brookebecher]

our king 👑

[Rolling Stone @RollingStone]

“There will be no ‘platinum’ or ‘dynamically priced’ tickets on this tour,” Robert Smith and company pledge of 30-date trek. https://t.co/apC0IqI5Ii