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Liz Gannes

Liz Gannes

Contributing Writer

    Latest articles by Liz Gannes

    Technology
    Sidecar Is First Ride-Sharing App to Get Permit From SFOSidecar Is First Ride-Sharing App to Get Permit From SFO
    Technology
    Hailo Lays Off 40 as It Pulls Out of North America, Citing CompetitionHailo Lays Off 40 as It Pulls Out of North America, Citing Competition
    Technology
    Swipe, Smoothie and the Great Photo-Sharing Startup FrontierSwipe, Smoothie and the Great Photo-Sharing Startup Frontier
    Technology

    Two new photo and GIF apps come to market from different directions.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Elon Musk: Yes on Tunnels, Meh on Flying CarsElon Musk: Yes on Tunnels, Meh on Flying Cars
    Technology

    Because “there would be a greater probably of something falling on your head.”

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Google X Leader Astro Teller Says “Wearables Is Tough”Google X Leader Astro Teller Says “Wearables Is Tough”
    Technology

    How is Google Glass doing today? It’s “an iterative question,” said Teller.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Jimmy Buffett Asks Spotify’s Daniel Ek for a RaiseJimmy Buffett Asks Spotify’s Daniel Ek for a Raise
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    The answer was no.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    San Francisco Legalizes AirbnbSan Francisco Legalizes Airbnb
    Technology
    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Highfive Wants to Do for Video Conferencing What Nest Did for ThermostatsHighfive Wants to Do for Video Conferencing What Nest Did for Thermostats
    Technology

    It’s not an exaggeration to say that all conference calls are lame. But maybe ... it’s the hardware?

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Curbside Powers Same-Day Pickup at Target, Raises $8 MillionCurbside Powers Same-Day Pickup at Target, Raises $8 Million
    Technology

    Curbside is betting that people will want free same-day drive-by and in-store pickups.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Thrive Capital Gets $400 Million MoreThrive Capital Gets $400 Million More
    Technology
    By Liz Gannes