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Technology journalist Darryl K. Taft dies at 67
Key points
- Darryl K. Taft died on August 3, 2026, at 67.
- He was a technology journalist for over 40 years.
- Taft covered development, cloud, AI, DevOps, and open source.
- He worked at eWEEK, TechTarget, and The New Stack.
Veteran Tech Journalist Passes Away
Darryl K. Taft, a technology journalist with a career spanning more than four decades, passed away on August 3, 2026, at the age of 67, following a short illness. Taft was known for his extensive coverage of foundational software concepts as they evolved.
Career and Contributions
Throughout his career, Taft reported on key areas such as development, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, DevOps, and open source. He held significant roles at major tech publications, including eWEEK, TechTarget, and most recently, The New Stack, where he served as news editor starting in 2021. His work included thousands of articles covering major industry players like Microsoft, AWS, Google, Oracle, IBM, Nvidia, and Red Hat.
Before becoming a journalist, Taft worked as a programmer in banking IT and technical documentation. This background contributed to his ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
Industry Recognition
Taft was recognized by peers and industry leaders for his interviewing skills, writing ability, and his approach to reporting. He was known for his classic, old-school reporting style, prioritizing well-sourced stories that focused on the people behind the technology. He was a regular presence at major developer conferences such as Microsoft Build, KubeCon, and Google Cloud Next.
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Darryl K. Taft, a technology journalist who covered development, cloud computing, AI, DevOps, and open source for over 40 years, died on August 3, 2026, at the age of 67. Taft worked at publications including eWEEK, TechTarget, and The New Stack, where he served as news editor.