Twitter’s Turnaround in 4 Easy Steps … Sort of
Finally, Twitter acknowledged what the rest of us have known for years: that for the vast majority of us, it’s a lousy product.
Why the ‘Gig’ Economy is a Recipe for Disaster
The growing trend toward 'on-demand' services and part-time self-employment is bad for workers and bad for the economy.
Why GoPro Sizzled and Twitter Fizzled, Post-IPO
Hundreds of tech companies are sitting on the IPO fence. These contrasting stories will help them decide which way to go.
What the Heck Happened at Twitter?
Everyone’s wondering why Twitter’s CEO transition makes no sense at all. Let’s not complicate things; it’s sort of obvious what went down.
What Will a Market Correction Look Like?
A growing list of CEOs and VCs agree on the tech industry’s private equity bubble and that a correction is not a question of if but when.
Ka Ching! Jingles For Apps: Missy Modell
Songwriter Missy Modell Wants a Piece of the $77 Billion App Industry.
Apple Takes on Spotify with New Music Service
Apple executives took the stage at the company’s annual developer’s conference on Monday, introducing new operating systems and its Spotify competitor, Apple Music.
Should Twitter Follow Chris Sacca’s Advice?
Billionaire Super Angel Chris Sacca wants to transform Twitter. Should the struggling social media company do his bidding?
The Cost of the Google Glass Disaster
The head of Google X has been on an apology tour over the company’s chronic premature product hype, but does that mean anything’s going to change?
Why Can’t Silicon Valley Use Plain English?
Since it seems physically impossible for the tech elite to actually say what they mean, here’s a guide to help you interpret the code.
What the Heck Happened to Google?
When Eric Schmidt turned over the company to Larry Page, he said, “adult supervision” was no longer needed at Google. Maybe he was wrong.
Are You 'Over-Exposed' Online? Lessons From IRS Hack
According to the IRS, the cyber thieves who stole tax return information from 100,000 Americans may have used social media to get in the door. Are you 'over-exposed' online?
Early Twitter Investor To Air Grievances
Noted Silicon Valley venture capitalist and early Twitter investor, Chris Sacca, issued a warning letter, saying that he has concerns about the direction of the company and is going to begin to air those grievances publicly.
Growth Hacking Is So Old School
Growth hackers think they’ve invented the future of marketing, but the methods they use have been around forever.
NYSE’s Farley Talks Battle for Tech IPOs
Home to Google, Amazon, and Apple, Nasdaq has held the reputation as the tech exchange, but the New York Stock Exchange has been encroaching on its territory.
How to Make Big Bucks in Tech
Nobody is born into tech riches. We all had to find our way here somehow and there are lots of ways to make it happen.
Can Periscope Save Twitter?
Live video streaming app Periscope may very well be the answer to Twitter’s chronic user growth and engagement woes.
Foursquare’s Still Alive and “Doing Really Well”
Foursquare, the app which popularized location-based “check-ins,” is not dead, CEO Dennis Crowley emphasized at TechCrunch Disrupt in New York on Tuesday.
Silicon Valley’s Worst-Kept Secret: Ageism
The median age of tech employees is 10 years younger than the national average. What does that mean? What do you think it means?
NASCAR Puts Comcast in the Driver’s Seat
Comcast’s Xfinity & NASCAR want to reward loyal fans while also bringing in new ones.



















