David Pogue, personal technology columnist for The New York Times, is joining CNBC as a contributor. Pogue will test and evaluate the latest tech products and trends during CNBC's Business Day programming.

Pogue may be best known for his video stories on NYTimes.com. Calling them "highly entertaining and informative" CNBC senior VP Jonathan Wald, says in a release, "We always strive to stay on the pulse of innovation and David will add a new element to the network's coverage."

In addition to his print and video work for The Times, Pogue is also an Emmy award-winning tech correspondent for CBS News.