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Posted on July 12, 2017

Looks Like Google Bought Favorable Research to Lobby with

Two new reports contend that Google financed hundreds of papers that could help further its policy and regulatory goals.
Posted on June 27, 2017

A Murder in Kansas Shatters the Dreams of Immigrant Tech Workers

When Indian tech worker Srinivas Kuchibhotla is fatally shot in Kansas, the immigrant community grieves—and reconsiders its place in America.
Posted on June 23, 2017

Why Aren’t More Employees Suing Uber?

Arbitration agreements prevent lawsuits---but exacerbate the cultural problems endemic to startups.
Posted on June 22, 2017

Why Net Neutrality Matters

How Trump's decision on net neutrality impacts everyone
Posted on June 21, 2017

Jon Ossoff Was the Congressional Candidate Social Media Built

The Democrat's loss in Georgia's 6th District is what happens when a local political campaign goes viral.
Posted on June 21, 2017

A Short History of the Many, Many Ways Uber Screwed Up

Uber's CEO resigned today. Here's a timeline of how the company got here.
Posted on June 21, 2017

To Whoever Replaces Travis Kalanick as Uber CEO, Some Unsolicited Advice!

Imagining what kind of advice Uber’s board of directors might have for Travis Kalanick’s replacement.
Posted on June 20, 2017

The Quantum Computer Factory That’s Taking on Google and IBM

Who says Silicon Valley doesn’t fund real technology any more?
Posted on June 20, 2017

Why the Amazon-Whole Foods Deal Shouldn’t Spark Monopoly Fears

Antitrust law is in Amazon's favor, but activists argue that regulators don't understand the full power of tech platforms.
Posted on June 20, 2017

Choose-Your-Own-Adventures Just Landed on Netflix. Yes, Netflix

Netflix doesn't have to play by TV's rules, so it finally decided to not to.

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