Om

Om Malik, a pioneering tech journalist and investor who stepped back from daily news coverage in 2014, died after a long heart illness. Gruber describes Malik as a universally respected figure in tech media who maintained influence and invitation status at major events like Apple keynotes despite leaving professional journalism, known for his keen insights, genuine kindness, and ability to connect people across the industry. Malik had shifted his approach after a 2008 heart attack, prioritizing depth and deliberate work over the relentless pace of breaking news that had defined his earlier career.