Uber Hits 2 Billion Rides As Growth in China Soars—For Now
The milestone shows just how quickly Uber is growing around the world. But it also reveals the company’s dependence on…
YouTube Is Becoming Many YouTubes to Keep Its Video Crown
To lock in the broadest possible audience, YouTube is going narrow. The post YouTube Is Becoming Many YouTubes to Keep…
Line Is the Biggest Tech IPO of the Year. It Sells Stickers
Line’s hardly the only messaging company. But it seems to have figured something out: how to make money. The post…
Amazon’s Second Prime Day Was Pretty ¯_(ツ)_/¯
In spite of being Amazon’s biggest sales day ever, the second annual Prime Day deflated shareholders’ high expectations for the…
PC Sales Are Up in the US! But Don’t Expect a Great Comeback
Yes, the PC does still have its place in the hierarchy of tech. But it’s becoming increasingly niche. The post…
Prime Day Shows Amazon Is So Powerful It Can Make Up Its Own Holiday
Today is Amazon’s second annual Prime Day, the made-up shopping holiday. Chances are it will go even better for Amazon…
The Democratic Convention Impersonates Nordstrom to #Engage Voters
With their convention fast approaching, Democrats are borrowing a social media tactic from retailers to convince voters to buy what…
The Amazon Echo Is Winning the Race to a Screenless Future
For a screen-less gadget, the Amazon Echo is a stunning success. But can it get smart enough fast enough to…
Mark Zuckerberg Has Secured Control of Facebook for Years to Come
Facebook shareholders today just ensured Mark Zuckerberg will control the company he founded for years to come. And they had…
Apple Wants to Move Past Hardware But Isn’t Ready to Commit
Apple has built its success on selling devices. Now, it’s showing signs of opening up to the idea that it…