With over a decade of experience as a journalist, Lawrence Bonk has built a career at the intersection of technology, gaming, and popular culture. His work has graced high-profile publications such as Engadget, Huffington Post, Mediate, and countless others, reflecting his in-depth industry knowledge and engaging voice. As a current tech news reporter for Lifewire, Lawrence specializes in gaming, AI, VR, and other cutting-edge topics that shape our digital lives.

A proud graduate of Florida State University (Go Noles!), Lawrence began his tech journalism journey in 2007, crafting tech columns for traditional print newspapers. Since then, he's navigated bustling newsrooms, participated in innumerable Zoom meetings, and contributed to the ever-evolving world of online media.

An avid gamer and music technology enthusiast, Lawrence keeps a diverse array of gear at his fingertips. Whether it’s gaming on his Nintendo Switch, Quest 2, or soon-to-arrive Steam Deck, or creating music with Apple Logic Pro, Maschine, or UA’s Luna, he approaches his passions with the same energy that fuels his journalism.

When he’s not writing or fiddling with gear, Lawrence can be found exploring the nuances of Nintendo franchises or unsuccessfully trying to command his cat’s attention. His belief in technology as both a potential savior and disruptor of the world fuels his work documenting this critical point in history.

For anyone eager to discuss F-Zero, Luigi’s mustache, or gaming's bright future in VR, Lawrence is always ready to engage—at least until Holodeck technology becomes a reality. At that point, he might just disappear into virtual worlds for good.