Skatter Tech

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Skatter Tech
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Type of site
Weblog
Available inEnglish
Created by Sahas Katta
URL www.skattertech.com
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LaunchedOctober, 2005
Current statusOnline

Skatter Tech is a digital publication with daily coverage of technology news and reviews. Content includes everything from smart phones, tablets, computers, games, accessories, apps, web services, and more. About 10000 articles have been published since the launch in 2005 as of 2011. The blog is run by the admin and founder, Sahas Katta.

Contents

Founding

Prior to the launch of Skatter Tech in October 2005, much of the content was a part of Sahas Katta's personal blog, SahasKatta.com. Within a few months of launch, it received a warm web reception. Skatter Tech was accessed by over 1.5 million readers within 12 months of launch. Few of the earlier popular topics on the blog included hacks for the Sony PlayStation Portable, Soda Machines, and Master Locks.

Blog

Content published on Skatter Tech is also redistributed through Reuters, Google News, Computer Shopper, and local news papers. Popular content includes customizations for popular operating systems and mobile phones in the United States. Skatter Tech covers many exhibitions and press events every year including the Consumer Electronics Show, MacWorld Expo, Nvision, E3, Comic-Con, and CTIA.

Writers

As of November 2009, there are total of 15 writers. [1]

NamePosition
Sahas Katta Founder & CEO

Appearances

Skatter Tech has been featured on many major publications over the years.

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