Tech’s Biggest Names Are Giving Millions to Crisis Text Line
You’ll now be able to reach counselors with the text-based crisis counseling service via Facebook and Facebook Messenger. The post…
Facebook Messenger Has a New Home Screen to Lure You Away from Apps
Facebook wants Messenger to be your home away from your homescreen. The post Facebook Messenger Has a New Home Screen…
Bozoma Saint John Was Badass Long Before Apple
It was, by and large, just another WWDC keynote by Apple. Until Bozoma Saint John came onstage. The post Bozoma…
Gawker Writers Say It’s a ‘Dark Day’ for Editorial Freedom
“The biggest thing is losing the financial independence that let us write whatever we want without any fear of corporate…
Gawker Files for Bankruptcy as Thiel’s Legal War Rages
As it appeals the $140 million Hulk Hogan verdict, Gawker has filed for bankruptcy and will sell itself. The post…
Airbnb Is None Too Pleased About San Francisco’s New Crackdown
City lawmakers just passed veto-proof rules that would inflict big fines on short-term rental sites like Airbnb for listing unregistered…
Uber Is Now Letting Passengers Schedule Rides in Advance
In Silicon Valley-speak, “on demand” means requesting a service—laundry, a ride, a massage—right now. Now it could mean “whenever you…
Etsy Must Grow to Survive. But Can It Stay True to Itself?
Etsy needs to evolve without alienating its loyal sellers, meeting the demands of shareholders while remaining true to its ideals.…
Tony Fadell Has Left Nest. But Google Isn’t Done with Hardware
Tony Fadell says he is leaving his position as head of the company. But Google is far from done with…
The Most Serious Threat Facing the Auto Industry? Carpooling
Automakers are right to worry: people don’t want to own cars. They just want a ride. The post The Most…