Covid-19 and technology: ‘This time has shown me that analogue life has its advantages’

Our leading technology writers discuss Facebook, the inexorable rise of misinformation, the success of Black Lives Matter ... and the simple joys of a bird feeder

Julia Carrie Wong, senior technology reporter, Guardian US: Good morning from Oakland. To kick us off, I'd love to hear how tech reporting has changed for you since the lockdowns began?

Alex Hern, UK technology editor: Well, on the positive side, it's got a lot more efficient. Stripped of the ability to invite me halfway across the city for a friendly chat", the largest companies in the world are now easier to get hold of on the phone, which saves everyone some time and me the cost of a tube fare.