Brian was the Culture Editor and has been working at Mashable on the web culture desk since 2014.

Obsessed with the internet at a young age, Brian has spent the last 15 years immersed in tech and web culture. Before joining Mashable, Brian was an audio engineer, music producer, social media manager, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Audio and Media Technology. Outside of work, Brian spends most of his time hiking with his dog Margot and cooking.

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By Brian Koerber


Bissell CrossWave X7 Cordless Pet Pro makes cleaning up messes kinda fun


Swiftpaws offers 'the best game of chase' for active dogs, but it's gonna cost you
By Grace Lee Kang

These bowls can cook an entire meal...in your microwave?
By Michelle Rostamian

Meet Thermomix: The Tesla of kitchen appliances
By Michelle Rostamian


What is the metaverse? A (kind of) simple explainer
By Michelle Santiago Cortés

TikTok's viral 'talking' dogs and cats inspire a study of animal behavior
By Abby Lee Hood

Top 20 worst Halloween candies we need to stop giving out


I'll never make quinoa without Nutribullet's EveryGrain Cooker again
By Michelle Rostamian

Diabetes patients' DIY solutions are still the standard of care
By Jayne Williamson-Lee

Scammers posing as real companies are stealing thousands from job applicants

Mega commenters are the best part of TikTok
By Michelle Santiago Cortés

Posting memes will get you banned from Instagram
By Samantha Nazzi

TikTokkers are discovering a sex hack using pillows, but does it actually work?
By Tatyannah King

This $500 gravity bong is a grown-up way to get wrecked

65 websites to waste your time on
By Tim Marcin

How to change the name of your iPhone

How to block a number on iPhone


How to change or remove the band on your Apple Watch

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