Victoria Song

Victoria Song: A Trailblazer in Tech and Wearables Journalism

We’ve followed Victoria Song’s career as she evolved from gadget reviews to becoming a leading voice in immersive tech and health-integrated wearables. Her work at The Verge consistently bridges cutting-edge innovation with real-world usability.

Career Trajectory: From Gadgets to XR Frontiers

Song began her journalism journey at PCMag and Gizmodo, honing her skills in consumer tech analysis. Since joining The Verge in 2023, she’s pioneered coverage of:

• Extended reality (XR) hardware development cycles
• Biometric tracking in mainstream wearables
• Privacy implications of always-on AR devices

Defining Works

Another look at Google’s XR ambitions

This 2025 analysis dissects Google’s renewed push into augmented reality through exclusive access to prototype smart glasses. Song reveals how Project Moohan’s live translation capabilities could redefine cross-cultural communication, while questioning whether current hardware can support the ambitious software vision. Her hands-on testing methodology exposed critical thermal limitations in display units that most tech reporters overlooked.

Hands-On with Android XR and Project Moohan

Song’s December 2024 deep dive established new benchmarks for XR hardware reporting. By wearing prototype devices for 72-hour stretches, she identified crucial ergonomic challenges in first-generation headsets. The article’s side-by-side comparison of hand-tracking accuracy across lighting conditions remains cited by developers optimizing gesture controls.

Wearables and Health Tech: Bridging the Gap

This 2023 investigative piece exposed the limitations of FDA-cleared versus FDA-approved health sensors in consumer devices. Song’s testing revealed a 23% variance in heart rate accuracy across leading fitness trackers during high-intensity workouts, sparking industry-wide calls for standardized biometric validation.

Strategic Pitching Guide

1. Demonstrate XR Practicality Beyond Gaming

Song prioritizes enterprise and healthcare XR applications over entertainment uses. Pitch case studies like:

• AR-assisted surgery systems reducing procedural errors
• Warehouse pickers using smart glasses to cut fulfillment times

Her coverage of Google’s translation prototypes shows particular interest in accessibility applications.

2. Health Tech with Clinical Partnerships

She favors devices developed with medical institutions over pure-play consumer tech. Highlight:

• University-backed studies validating wearable ECG accuracy
• Medical-grade sensors adapted for home use

Avoid speculative wellness claims without peer-reviewed data.

3. Sustainability in Hardware Production

Song consistently tracks environmental impacts of tech manufacturing. Successful pitches address:

• Modular device designs reducing e-waste
• XR factories powered by renewable energy

Her critique of single-use biometric sensors shows demand for greener alternatives.

Awards and Recognition

"Song’s work redefines how we evaluate emerging technologies - not just by their specs, but by their human impact." - MIT Tech Review Editors’ Choice Citation 2024

• 2024 XR Journalism Award: Recognized for exposing labor conditions in smart glass manufacturing facilities
• Health Tech Media Prize Finalist: For investigative series on unregulated wellness apps