Bob Metcalfe, The Man Who Discovered Network Effects, Isn’t Sorry
Bob Metcalfe, inventor of ethernet, coined the law that explains the power and pathologies of social platforms. He also just won computing’s highest honor.
The Weekend Silicon Valley Stared Into the Abyss
When SVB collapsed, entrepreneurs who feared losing everything spent nerve-wracking days crafting backup plans, seeking new funds, and pleading with politicians.
The Ugly Lessons of Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse
Notoriously smart risk-takers missed a huge threat under their own noses, while avowed libertarians begged for government help.
Welcome to the Comfy Office of the Future
To lure back workers and compete with the convenience of home, companies are offering more substantial perks and giving architects freedom to experiment.
Scams Are Ruining Pakistan’s Digital Economy
Ecommerce is booming, but as one gaming group found out, there are few protections for buyers.
SVB’s Collapse Is Causing Chaos in India’s Tech Sector
The bank was popular among Indian founders who needed US accounts. But many have struggled to get their money out.
How to Start an AI Panic
The Center for Humane Technology stoked conversation about the dangers of social media. Now it’s warning that artificial intelligence is as dangerous as nuclear weapons.
What to Do When Your Boss Is Spying on You
Employee monitoring increased with Covid-19’s remote work—and stuck around for back-to-the-office.
Amazon’s HQ2 Aimed to Show Tech Can Boost Cities. Now It’s on Pause
Arlington, Virginia, won a US-wide contest to host Amazon’s second headquarters. More than half of the giant project is now indefinitely delayed.