NYC’s New Tech to Track Every Homeless Person in the City
Think Salesforce, but for homelessness. The post NYC’s New Tech to Track Every Homeless Person in the City appeared first…
The House Health Plan Makes Your Genes a Preexisting Condition
When does “preexisting” turn to “existing?” More sophisticated and readily available genetic tests make that area greyer and greyer. The…
Apple’s Billion-Dollar Investment Provides a Blueprint for US Manufacturing
By focusing on advanced manufacturing, Apple’s putting a billion dollars into the future of manufacturing, not the past. The post…
US Sanctions Didn’t Stop Russia’s Election Hacking—Or Even Slow It Down
The Fancy Bear group’s continued attacks on electoral campaigns shows how easily the Kremlin brushed off Obama’s sanctions. The post…
Handmaid’s Tale: Revolutions Start With Graffiti and Food
There’s surprising strength in appearing to play along. Remember: Nolite te bastardes carborundorum. The post Handmaid’s Tale: Revolutions Start With…
Silicon Valley’s Mission to Save California Ag From Dying of Thirst
As climate change continues tightening the state’s water supply, farmers will have to become more calculating. The post Silicon Valley’s…
Blame the Fyre Festival Fiasco on the Plague of Celebrity Influencers
The Fyre Festival fiasco is a good reminder why celebrities should make it clear when they’re paid to endorse products…
How to Bring Satellite Data Back Down to Earth
Companies are deploying tons of tiny satellites to collect terabytes of data. But they have to bring all that data…
Luke, the Jedi Shouldn’t End. They Just Need Workers’ Comp
And other policy recommendations so that the order can evolve instead of just dying out. The post Luke, the Jedi…
America’s Obscene Wealth, in Pictures
Lauren Greenfield has dedicated her career to documenting what she calls “the influence of affluence.” The post America’s Obscene Wealth,…