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Chasing the Phantom

by mikedang March 30, 2017October 19, 2022

The hunt to take down “Slavik,” a notorious Russian hacker who stole millions from U.S. banks and has ties to Russian intelligence.

One Man’s Quest to Hack His Own Genes

by mikedang January 31, 2017October 19, 2022

Biologist Brian Hanley is testing out gene therapy by injecting copies of a gene he has designed into his own body.

Nonfiction, Quotes, Uncategorized

What Happened When You Invited Steve Jobs to Your Product Demo

by heymarkarms January 18, 2017October 19, 2022

“I think it’s coming along,” said Tim, “though we expect—” “I think it sucks!” said Jobs. His vehemence made Tim pause. “Why?” he asked, a bit stiffly. “It just does.” “In what sense?” said Tim, getting his feet back under him. “Give me a clue.” “Its shape is not innovative, it’s not elegant, it doesn’t […]

Nonfiction, Quotes

When a YouTube Video Almost Made the Modular Smartphone Happen

by benhuberman January 12, 2017October 19, 2022

The story of Google’s groundbreaking, buzz-generating modular smartphone — aka Project Ara — from bang to whimper.

The Dream of Ara: Inside the Rise and Fall of the World’s Most Revolutionary Phone

by benhuberman January 12, 2017October 19, 2022

After generating incredible buzz among designers and gadget geeks, Project Ara — Google’s groundbreaking modular smartphone — was suspended in 2016, concluding a three-year, bang-to-whimper arc.

Nonfiction

Longreads Best of 2015: Business & Tech

by Longreads December 17, 2015October 13, 2022

The best in business and tech.

Blog Post, Nonfiction, Profiles & Interviews

Can a Company Really Disrupt Itself? Roger Hodge on Zappos and Holacracy

by heymarkarms October 7, 2015October 19, 2022

Roger Hodge went inside Zappos for his October 2015 in the The New Republic, investigating CEO Tony Hsieh’s radical decision to eliminate management and fully embrace the concept of Holacracy at the online shoe retailer.

Nonfiction, Quotes

Cashing In On Tech’s Spiritual Awakening

by juliawick July 16, 2015October 19, 2022

Maybe it’s no surprise, then, that many tech workers in San Francisco turn to psychics for a glimpse of the future. Or that psychics, in turn, are rebranding themselves as spiritual therapists, executive coaches, and corporate counselors. The trend is common enough to be spoofed on HBO’s Silicon Valley, where the show’s fictional tech CEO confers […]