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Liz Gannes

Liz Gannes

Contributing Writer

    Latest articles by Liz Gannes

    Technology
    It Takes a New Kind of Worker to Make “Instant” HappenIt Takes a New Kind of Worker to Make “Instant” Happen
    Technology

    Part two in Re/code’s special series on the instant gratification economy.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Along for the Ride With the Instant Gratification Economy (Video)Along for the Ride With the Instant Gratification Economy (Video)
    Technology

    Come ride along with DoorDash, Instacart, Munchery and Deliv.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    I Want It, and I Want It Now -- It’s Time for Instant GratificationI Want It, and I Want It Now -- It’s Time for Instant Gratification
    Technology

    Part one of a Re/code special series about the new instant gratification economy.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Dan Ariely’s Timeful App Helps You Better Apply Your TimeDan Ariely’s Timeful App Helps You Better Apply Your Time
    Technology

    “It’s a non-zero sum game,” says Ariely. “We think you can use time better.”

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Lyft Hires Virgin America Creative Director Jesse McMillinLyft Hires Virgin America Creative Director Jesse McMillin
    Technology
    Two VCs Known for Finding Hit Consumer Apps Step Out to Form Binary CapitalTwo VCs Known for Finding Hit Consumer Apps Step Out to Form Binary Capital
    Technology

    The pre-portfolio is Snapchat, Tinder, Instagram, Stitchfix, StyleSeat, Tinder and Whisper.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Backed With $10 Million, Eat Club Has Delivered 1.5 Million MealsBacked With $10 Million, Eat Club Has Delivered 1.5 Million Meals
    Technology

    Eat Club’s big appeal is that employees can choose from 15 different options per day using its website or mobile app.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Apple to Buy Radio App Swell for $30 MillionApple to Buy Radio App Swell for $30 Million
    Technology

    As part of the deal, the Swell app is to be shut down this week.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Lyft Works Out Deal to Operate in New York CityLyft Works Out Deal to Operate in New York City
    Technology

    Lyft will launch in New York City, after reaching an agreement with the state and the taxi commission.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Timehop Raises $10 Million for Daily Doses of NostalgiaTimehop Raises $10 Million for Daily Doses of Nostalgia