Welcome to NERDS.xyz, an independent tech news site run by me, Brian Fagioli. You might know me from my work at BetaNews, where I covered everything from Linux distributions to Google’s latest experiments and called out Microsoft when it deserved it.
NERDS.xyz exists for people who actually care about technology. It is for the weirdos, the penguin lovers, the DIYers, and the skeptics. I write with a Linux bias and a human voice. If you are tired of press release rewrites and AI-generated filler, you are in the right place.
Who am I? I am a veteran tech journalist who spent more than a decade at BetaNews covering breaking stories. My specialty is Linux, open-source software, and calling out needless bloat. My work has been cited, quoted, and retweeted by developers, engineers, and tech companies. I have no patience for vaporware, fake innovation, or corporate buzzwords.
This site is a personal passion project. Every post is written by me with actual intent. There is no AI regurgitation and no syndication. Just real journalism, sometimes with sarcasm.
Want to work with me? Head to the Contact page or email me at brian@nerds.xyz.