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Blake Masters

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Raised in Reno, Nevada, Blake Masters is a Carson City contributor for Times Media Service. Masters covers local news in Carson City and Susanville, including government, schools, public safety and community life, along with weather, with a focus on severe weather and how changing conditions affect local communities. Masters holds a master's degree in media innovation.

Stories by Blake Masters

6 stories

  1. August 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  2. Fri

    Explainer · Technology · World

    MouthPad lets users control computers with tongue and head movements

    Augmental launches the MouthPad, a custom mouthpiece helping users with limited mobility control devices using tongue and head movements.

  3. July 2026

    4 stories: 4 explainers

  4. Wed

    Explainer · Technology · United States

    Google is adding a new Search privacy setting. Here’s what it controls

  5. Sat

    Explainer · Technology · United States

    More than 550,000 Kobalt yard tools recalled over battery fire risk

  6. Fri

    Explainer · Technology · United States

    Apple pushes security fixes early as AI speeds the bug race

    Apple released iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.5.2 early to protect device users from AI-accelerated security threats.

  7. Tue

    Explainer · Weather · United States

    NOAA says El Niño is already here — and forecasters expect it to strengthen this winter

  8. June 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  9. Sat

    News: Military · World

    Bahrain says Iranian drones entered its territory as Gulf states condemn attack