How to Watch President Obama’s Farewell Address Tonight
A president looking to leave a tech-forward legacy has made it easy to watch his parting remarks online. The post…
The White House’s Techies Are Leaving Trump a Must-Do List
In a new exit memo, Obama’s geek squad takes a bow and lays out a plan for the next administration.…
2016: The Mainstream Media Melted Down as Fake News Festered
A lack of trust formed the perfect petri dish in which a plague of misinformation could bloom. The post 2016:…
Don’t Let Trump’s Win Fool You—America’s Getting More Liberal
The United States is becoming more liberal, despite what the election itself might suggest. Just look at the data. The…
Trump Taps IBM and GM Chiefs in First-Ever Sign He Gets Tech Matters
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty and General Motors CEO Mary Barra will advise the president-elect on job creation in an economy…
Obama’s Criminal Justice Legacy Is Now In Local Hands
Obama has made reforming the country’s criminal justice system a priority. The next president’s goals aren’t likely to be the…
The Carrier Deal Is Great—But Trump Hasn’t Saved Manufacturing Yet
Don’t read too much into the President-elect’s much-hyped deal with Carrier air conditioning to keep manufacturing jobs in the US.…
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Could Spark a Tech Brain Drain
The tech industry’s vast ranks of immigrant employees—and employers—fear what will happen if president-elect Trump keeps his promises. The post…
Here’s How Facebook Actually Won Trump the Presidency
Because Trump wasn’t spending as much on TV ads, it seemed like his team wasn’t investing in changing minds. But…
Facebook Alone Didn’t Create Trump—The Click Economy Did
We may not know exactly how rich our soon-to-be president actually is. But in an economy where clicks are currency,…